Associate of Science - Recreation & Tourism Management

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OVERVIEW OF DEGREE REQUIREMENTS

Minimum number of credits required to graduate: 60

Minimum Cumulative GPA required to graduate: 2.0

Recreation & Tourism Management emphasizes a study of recreational services integrated with business management. The general objective of this program is preparation for program leadership positions in the field of leisure services.

The program of study emphasizes environmental liberal arts as well as professional studies. In addition, the curriculum facilitates transition to UMM’s Environmental Recreation & Tourism Management baccalaureate program for those students who decide to further their studies or seek higher credentials.

General Requirements

To graduate, students must earn a minimum of 60 credits and achieve a cumulative GPA of at least 2.00.

Communication - 6 credits

ENG 101 - Composition Credits: 3
SPE 104 - Public Speaking Credits: 3

Aesthetic Perspectives - 4 credits

Complete 4 credits from at least two of the following areas:

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Creative Writing.

At least one credit must be in studio or performing arts.

Scientific Inquiry - 4 credits

Complete one of the following:
BIO 117 - This is Life! Credits: 4
CHY 101 - General Chemistry I Credits: 4
ELA 113 - Natural Environments Credits: 4
ENV 103 - Oceanography Credits: 4
MTR 101 - Meteorology Credits: 4
PHY 111 - Physics I Credits: 4

Math Requirements - 0-3 credits

MAT 12 - Beginning Algebra competency* Credits: 0-3
MAT course at or above the 100-level** Credits: 3

Ways to establish equivalence to MAT 102:

Score at least 530 on the new SAT math exam (MSS) or at least 21 on ACT math exam.
Score 50 or better on CLEP College Mathematics or College Algebra exam taken after 7/1/2001 or 500 or better on same exam taken before that date.
Place beyond Intermediate Algebra on Accuplacer placement exam.

Note: Credit will not be awarded for choices 1 and 3 above.

* Achieving equivalence for MAT 102 automatically demonstrates competence in MAT 12 Beginning Algebra.

** This course may be MAT 102 Intermediate Algebra or its equivalent (see above).

Business - 9 credits

BUS 221 - Business Law I Credits: 3
MAR 101 - Marketing & Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
Complete 3 Credits from Marketing (MAR), Management (MAN), Accounting (ACC) or Business (BUS) at or above the 200 level

Recreation - 30 credits

Complete all of the following:
REM 110 - Intro to Recreation & Tourism Management Credits: 3
REM 121 - Outdoor Recreation I Credits: 3
REM 201 - Leisure Activities Credits: 3
REM 202 - Approaches to Sports & Camps Credits: 3
REM 219 - Introduction to Tourism Credits: 3
REM 226 - Recreation Program Planning Credits: 3
Recreation Management electives Credits: 6
Complete one of the following:
REM 205 - Recreation Safety and First Aid Credits: 3
REM 212 - Wilderness First Responder Credits: 3
REM 224 - Athletic & Recreational Injury Management Credits: 3
Complete one of the following:
REM 230 - Outdoor Leadership Credits: 3
REM 213 - Principles of Coaching Credits: 3

Cooperative Education - 3 credits

COE 201 - Cooperative Education I Credits: 3

Wellness & Physical Activity - 3 credits

ELA 101 - Recreation & Wellness Seminar Credits: 3

General Electives - 0-1 credits

Complete General elective(s) to bring total degree hours to 60 credits