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ASPSS in Recreation Services Credit Distribution

Subject Category Credits
I. General Education Requirements 30
A. English Composition 6
B. Humanities 6
C. Social Sciences 6
  • Introduction to Sociology
(3)
  • Introduction to Psychology
(3)
D. Natural Sciences and Mathematics 6
One college-level mathematics courses required (3)
Other natural sciences/mathematics (3)
E. General Education Electives 6

Intercultural Communications OR Race and Ethnic Relations

(3)
Other general education electives (3)
II. Individualized Option: Recreation Services 21
A. Overview of Human Services or the Option 3
  • Introduction to Human Services
  • Social Welfare/Social Work
  • Introduction to Social Work
  • Introduction to Recreation
  • Introduction to Social Welfare
  • Leisureand Recreation/Society
  • Introduction to Social Services
  • Introduction to Leisure Studies
  • Social Welfare: Programs, Practices
B. Basic Philosophy, Theory and Concepts of the Option 9
  • Recreationand Leisure
  • Community Recreation Programming
  • Admin. of Recreation/Parks
  • The Process of Recreation
  • History Sports/Recreation in US
  • Sociology of Leisure
  • Manage. Leisure Service Org.
  • Introduction to Community Recreation
C. Applied Areas 6
  • Aging and Leisure
  • National Forest Recreation Management
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Dynamics of Camp Leadership
  • Special Recreational Services
  • Tourism/Commercial Recreation
  • Introduction Armed Forces Recreation
  • Recreational Sports Programs
  • Recreational Activitiesand Leadership Methods
  • Health Promotion in Corporate, Hospitaland Private Settings
  • Operation Therapeutic Recreation
D. Associate Level Practicum 3
III. Free Electives 9
A. Computer Science OR Data Processing (3)
B. Other free electives (3)
Total 60

Note: Course approvals will be individualized to reflect the approved practicum setting and job responsibilities. This list of courses is offered as a guide. Other courses may be considered appropriate for the option.


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