Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Sport Management

Program Leader: Dr. Robert Wolff
E-mail: wolffr@fiu.edu
Phone: 305-348-2114

Brief Description of the Program:

The Recreation and Sport Management undergraduate curriculum offers professional preparation programs designed to prepare students for employment throughout the leisure service delivery system. The program is oriented towards direct services, supervisory, and management employment opportunities.
A student may elect to gain competencies in Parks Management, Recreation and Sport Management or Recreational Therapy.

Admission Requirements:

To qualify for admission into the program, students must meet all published admission requirements which include: program prerequisites, General Education/Gordon Rule, GPA, and CLAST. Students who do not meet the College admission requirements may request a formal review by: (a) writing an admission appeal letter to the Department requesting a review of the applicant’s records and indicating the reason(s) special consideration should be granted to the applicant; (b) forwarding three letters of recommendation; and (c) participating in a formal interview with departmental/program faculty or representatives.

 
Degree Program Hours: (120)

Required Core Courses : (33)

Course:

 

Credit Hours:

LEI 3001
Leisure and Recreation in America
3

LEI 3707

Inclusive Recreation Services

3

LEI 3542
Principles of Parks, Recreation and
Sport Management
3

LEI 3800

Liability and Law in Leisure, Recreation
and Sports

3

ACG 3024

PAD 4223

Financial Accounting for Managers 
OR  
Public Sector Budgeting 
3

3
LEI 4940
Internship
9

LEI 4941

Internship II

9



Parks Management Track : (27)

LEI 3402

Program Development in Recreation
and Sport

3
LEI 3630
Care, Maintenance and Design
3
 
Two Environmental Science Courses and Lab1
6-8

 

Two Environmental Social Science Courses1

6

 
Two Environmental Electives 1
6

 

Advisor approved electives

1-3

Required Prerequisites:

DEP 2000

Human Growth and Development:
Introductory Developmental Psychology

3

1the above six courses qualify you for an Environmental Studies Certificate.






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Updated 11/25/08