Recreation / 45
Vision
- We make a difference locally, nationally, and internationally.
- We graduate students who are prepared and qualified to design, manage, and lead traditional recreation programs that are accessible to all peoples in both urban and rural areas.
- We prepare passionate students for the profession who can think critically, solve problems, communicate effectively, lead with assurance, and contribute to the continuation of the field and their communities.
- We are a model of pedagogy for the college and University.
- We believe in the philosophy of holistic health through the provision of recreation and our students who will be prepared to design, implement, manage, and evaluate programs and services in all recognized areas of the profession (i.e., cultural, aquatic, athletic, outdoor, commercial, public and private sector events and/or resource management, wellness, and therapeutic, with each age and/or need-based appropriate levels for groups or individuals throughout the lifespan--children, youth, adults, seniors).
Mission
The mission of the Recreation Program is the preparation of future Parks, Recreation and Leisure Service professionals. Professionals, who possess the knowledge, technical and human relations’ skills needed to facilitate lifelong learning in a world of change; to confront the challenges of tomorrow; and the ability to help others in the development and pursuit of productive and healthy leisure lifestyles.
Values
- TOLERANCE for diverse peoples and situations.
- QUALITY OF LIFE by taking responsibility for our own health and promoting positive healthy behaviors to others.
- EXCELLENCE through our efforts to do the best quality work at all times.
- STEWARDSHIP through responsible social and environmental actions.
- ADVOCACY for access to services for everyone who wishes to participate.
- CARING for each other; both personally and professionally.
- HONESTY with each other to work together for the betterment of the program and success of our students.
- RESPECT for the historic foundations of the profession.
- EXPERIENCE for our students and selves through hands-on applications, coursework, and projects.
Advanced Standing Requirement: Recreation
A student may apply for advanced standing after completing 40 semester hours. The 40 semester hours must be completed with a grade point average of 2.25. The student must also complete the following courses with a grade of “C” or better: REC 45240 Foundations of Recreation, 3 hours and REC 45245 Leisure Services and Special Populations, 3 hours.
To be in good standing (advanced standing), students must maintain a minimum GPA of 2.25 or higher within all major courses (recreation core and emphasis area) and must have a grade of “C” or better in all recreation (core) courses. Students must petition the department chair to gain permission to retake any recreation core class a third time.