1991-1993 Catalog - Catalogs - West Virginia University

,field work is required of students who have completed the junior year of the recreationcurriculum. The summer experiences acquaint students with management of park andrecreation enterprises.Bachelor of Science in RecreationRecreation and Parks Management CurriculumThe recreation and parks management curriculum is designed to prepare you fora career providing recreation opportunities in the public sector, with private or commercialagencies, or in a therapeutic setting. Whichever option you choose, we require 136hours to complete the program. A large core of recreation classes insures employabilrtybeyond the limits of each option.An information booklet and option advising sheets are available from the Recreationand Parks Management Office, Division of Forestry, 329 Percival Hall, P.O. Box6125, West Virginia University, Morgantown, WV 26506-6125. These will help youprepare appropriate course schedules.In the freshman year, you may enroll in Re. & Pk. 43 Leisure and Human Behaviorand Re. & Pk. 44 Introduction to Recreation and Park Services. At the end of thejunior year, you must complete an approved, full-time internship of not less than eightweeks with a recreation agency. Therapeutic recreation internships last at least tenweeks, and must be supervised by a certified recreation specialist. They may beundertaken at any time during the year.RequirementsHoursEnglish 1 and 2 Composition and Rhetoric 6Mathematics 3 (and one of Math. 4, C.S. 5, or Stat. 1 01depending upon option chosen) 6Psychology 1 Introducthn to Psychology 3Sociology 1 Introduction to Sociology 3Economics 54 and 55 6Natural Science (including LSP requirement) 12Recreation and Parks courses:Re. & Pk. 43, 44, 202, 203, 216, 233, 235, 241, 251, 263, 265 34Restricted electives 54Free electives 12Additional LSP requirements as explained elsewhere in this catalog.Total 136Options or Areas of EmphasisThe program of study provides for three areas of emphasis (options): administrationand planning, therapeutic recreation, and wildlands recreation management. Eachoption is developed from a core of recreation classes which establishes a basicprofessional proficiency. Additional competencies may be developed through thecareful selection of electives.Administration and Planning. This option provides preparation for general entryinto the parks and recreation career field. Course work enables you to qualify forpositions of increasing operational, supervisory, planning, and managerial responsibility.Course work emphasizes the planning, organizing, and delivery of recreation andparks services in a variety of settings. This preparation is strengthened by the inclusionof classes in political science, economics, accounting, management, forestry, landscapearchitecture, and the behavioral sciences.Therapeutic Recreation. This option prepares you to plan and provide comprehensivetherapeutic recreation services. These services include: treatment, which usesactivities to improve functional abilities; leisure education, which uses activities toacquire skills, knowledge and attitudes that facilitate an independent leisure life-style;and participation, which provides recreation activities for leisure enjoyment. Theseservices are provided for persons who are mentally or physically disabled, substanceDivision of Forestry 75