General Catalog 2007-2009

Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation and Leisure Administration

The Bachelor of Science Degree in Recreation is accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association-American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation.

Recreation and Leisure Administration Mission Statement:

The Recreation and Leisure Administration Program at York College of Pennsylvania is designed to provide students with the necessary background to pursue a variety of professional careers within and related to the field. Core and area requirements have been designed to provide the integral background for further educational and professional growth. Electives, both within and outside the Recreation and Leisure program, allow the students to concentrate on their individual career goals and needs.

Recreation and Leisure Administration Program Goals

The faculty of the Recreation and Leisure Administration Program intends that graduates of the program will:

Two areas of emphasis are available. The Community Recreation emphasis is geared toward professional preparation for careers in federal, state, and local public recreation and park agencies, private and voluntary agencies, armed forces, industrial recreation, commercial recreation, church recreation, and travel and tourism. Flexibility within this option will permit students to focus on a specific type of agency or setting. The Therapeutic Recreation emphasis prepares students for careers in health care and human service programs which serve individuals with disabilities. Examples include hospitals, treatment centers, specialized schools/camps, and long-term care facilities.

Upon successful completion of all college and certification requirements, graduates with a therapeutic recreation emphasis are eligible to apply to take the examination for certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist from the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. Graduates with either emphasis are eligible to apply to take the examination as a Certified Park and Recreation Professional through the National Certification Board.

The selection and sequencing of courses should be done through advisement by the Recreation and Leisure Administration faculty. Majors should see their advisor each semester.

Requirements for Graduation:

To be eligible for graduation, students majoring in Recreation must complete a minimum of 124 credits, achieve a cumulative grade point average of 2.0, satisfy the College’s residency requirements, and complete the General Education requirements of the College. Courses used to complete General Education requirements may not be taken on a pass/fail basis, and credits earned in WRT100 may not be applied to degree requirements.

In addition, students majoring in Recreation must maintain a 2.0 average in all major requirements, and may be required to complete a standardized outcomes assessment test.

The required courses for all Recreation and Leisure Administration students are:

Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis

Recreation Electives (three courses from the following list):

Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis majors may also select from Community Recreation Emphasis requirements listed above.

Community Recreation Emphasis majors may also select from Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis requirements listed above.

Therapeutic Recreation Certification eligibility requires in addition to the above:

One of the following Biology/Laboratory courses:

Recreation and Leisure Administration Major (suggested course sequence)

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