Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation Management:
Parks Management Track
Program Leader: Dr. Robert Wolff E-mail: wolffr@fiu.edu Phone: 305-348-2114
Brief Description of the Program:
The Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation Management: Parks Management Track undergraduate curriculum offers professional preparation programs designed to prepare students for employment in the leisure service delivery and parks systems. The program is oriented towards direct services, supervisory, and management employment opportunities.
Admission Requirements:
A minimum lower-division GPA of 2.5 or better on a 4.0 scale;
Either 60 credit hours of lower division coursework or an AA degree from an accredited institution;
A passing score on all sections of the CLAST exam;
Must meet the following lower division requirements:
University Core/General Education;
Foreign language;
Program prerequisites.
Program Requirements:
Total credits: 120
Lower division credits: 60
Upper division credits: 60
Program of Study:
Course:
Credit Hours:
Professional Education:
LEI 3001
Leisure & Recreation in America
3
LEI 3707
Inclusive Recreation Services
3
LEI 3542
Principles of Parks Recreation Management
3
LEI 3800
Liability and Law in Leisure, Recreation and Sports
3
PAD 4223
ACG 3024
Public Sector Budgeting or
Financial Accounting for Managers
3
3
LEI 4940
Internship I
9
LEI 4941
Internship II
9
Leisure Services Management Track:
LEI 3402
Program Development in Recreation and Sports
3
LEI 3630
Care, Maintenance, and Design
3
XXX XXXX
Environmental Science w/ lab*
6-8
XXX XXXX
Environmental Social Science*
6
XXX XXXX
Environmental Electives*
6
XXX XXXX
Electives – selected in consultation with advisor
1-3
Notes: Courses marked with an asterisk (*) qualify a student for the Environmental Studies Certificate.
