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
Recreation and Sport Management Track: (27)
LEI 3402
Program Development in Recreation and Sports
3
LEI 3524
Human Resource Management in Parks and Recreation
3
LEI 3630
Care Maintenance and Design
3
LEI 4560
Leisure Services Marketing
3
LEI 4590
Seminar in Parks, Recreation and Sport
Management
3
MAR 3023
Marketing Management
3
PET 4251
Sociology of Sport
3
Advisor approved electives
6
Required Prerequisites:
DEP 2000
Human Growth and Development:
Introductory Developmental Psychology
3
(Students are encouraged to use electives toward a Minor in Business, Communication, Entrepreneurship, Journalism, Marketing, Public Administration, Public Relations or Tourism Management).
