Associate in Applied Science Degree
(Application Curriculum Code - 0649)
The greatly increased amount of free time now available as a result of technological advances has produced a leisure-oriented society and a rapidly expanding recreational industry. The Recreation and Sports Area Management curriculum prepares students to manage recreational facilities in both the private and public sectors. Professional opportunities in this diverse field include careers supervising and maintaining ski areas, parks, private campsites, nature centers, golf courses, athletic complexes, public grounds and similar facilities. The campus recreational facilities which include ski slopes, athletic fields, swimming pool, tennis courts, golf greens and recreation lodge are available for study and laboratory use. In addition, many public recreational facilities in the area provide a laboratory for students pursuing careers in Recreation and Sports Area Management.
Employment Opportunities
Employment opportunities in Recreation and Sports Area Management include: golf course superintendents; athletic field supervisors; park, grounds or ski area managers; lawn maintenance specialists; nature center directors; campground managers; and recreational facility caretakers.
Degree Requirements
To fulfill requirements for the Associate in Applied Science degree, the candidate in the major field of Recreation and Sports Area Management must complete a minimum of 66 credit hours of academic work with a GPA of not less than 2.00. These include 37-38 credits of major field requirements, 22 credits in prescribed areas of liberal arts and sciences, and 6-7 credits of general electives.
Major Field Requirements (37-38 credits)
| Code | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGEN 122 | Outdoor Power Equipment | 3 |
| AGEN 121 | Horticultural Machinery | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ORHT 122 | Environmental Design I | 3 |
| AGRN 121 | Soil and Water Conservation | 3 |
| AGRN 313 | Soil Fertility | 3 |
| OR | ||
| RECM 223 | Turfgrass Management II | 2 |
| AGRN 232 | Plant Ecology | 3 |
| AGSC 111 | Introduction to Soil Science | 3 |
| AGSC 186 | Entomology | 3 |
| AGSC 281 | Plant Pathology | 3 |
| ORHT 121 | Woody Plant Materials | 3 |
| ORHT 282 | Arboriculture | 3 |
| RECM 115 | Introduction to Recreational Service | 2 |
| RECM 222 | Turfgrass Management I | 3 |
| RECM 225 | Recreational Land Management | 3 |
Students should check with their advisors to make sure courses are taken in proper sequence and any prerequisites have been met. Some flexibility is available as to when courses must be taken. Students should consult with their advisors during the scheduling process.
Liberal Arts and Sciences Requirements
ENGL 101 – 3 credits, additional ENGL course (not including ENGL 099 ); 1 credit in Physical Education (PHED); 6 credits of Science/Mathematics (any BIOL, CHEM, PHYS, PSCI; BIOL 111 or BIOL 116 , MATH 111 , and CHEM 111 or CHEM 121 recommended); 6 credits Social Science (any AAMS, ANTH, ECON, GOVT, HIST, NAMS, PSYC, SOSC); and additional Liberal Arts and Sciences courses totaling 3 credits (AAMS, AGSC, ANTH, ARTS, BIOL, CHEM, ECON, ENGL, FREN, GOVT, HIST, HUMS, MATH, MUSC, NAMS, PHED, PHIL, PHYS, PSCI, PSYC, SOSC, SPAN).
General Electives
6-7 credits.
Suggested Course Sequence
First Semester
| Code | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGEN 122 | Outdoor Power Equipment | 3 |
| AGSC 111 | Introduction to Soil Sciencce | 3 |
| RECM 115 | Introduction to Recreational Services | 2 |
| ENGL 101 | Composition I | 3 |
| PHED | Physical Education | 1 |
| Science/Mathematics | 3 |
Second Semester
| Code | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRN 121 | Soil and Water Conservation | 3 |
| AGEN 121 | Horticultural Machinery | 3 |
| OR | ||
| ORHT 122 | Environmental Design | 3 |
| ENGL | English | 3 |
| Science/Mathematics | 3 | |
| General Electives | 4 |
Third Semester
| Code | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRN 232 | Plant Ecology | 3 |
| ORHT 121 | Woody Plant Materials | 3 |
| RECM 222 | Turfgrass Management I | 3 |
| AGSC 281 | Plant Pathology | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Elective | 3 |
Fourth Semester
| Code | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| AGRN 313 | Soil Fertility | 3 |
| OR | ||
| RECM 223 | Turfgrass Management II | 2 |
| AGSC 186 | Entomology | 3 |
| ORHT 282 | Arboriculture | 3 |
| RECM 225 | Recreational Land Management | 3 |
| Social Science | 3 | |
| General Electives | 2-3 |