Recreation and Tourism (BS)

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This program prepares students for professional leadership, graduate studies, and a future impacting well-being in recreation, sports, fitness, tourism, and related fields. Students in this program gain a practical and theoretical foundation in the business, ethics, human behavior, and management strategies pertinent to the provision of services and experiences in recreation and tourism. Coupled with a strong core in biblical studies, the program provides students with an integrated opportunity to develop their professional competence, character, and wisdom. Upon successful completion of the program, the student earns a Bachelor of Science degree.

Total Credits: 128

University Core - Credits: 61

Mathematics Elective Credits: 3

BIB 100 - Introduction to the Bible Credits: 3
BIB 101 - The Pentateuch Credits: 3
BIB 201 - The Old Testament Credits: 3
BIB 211 - The Gospels Credits: 3
BIB 311 - The New Testament Credits: 3
BIB 411 - Romans Credits: 3
COM 101 - Speech Credits: 3
ENG 101 - English Composition Credits: 3
HIS 212 - World History since 1600 Credits: 3
HIS 301 - Church History Credits: 3
HUM 211 - Literature and Arts of the Western World I Credits: 3
HUM 212 - Literature and Arts of the Western World II Credits: 3
INT 101 - The Integrated Life Credits: 1
PHI 301 - Philosophy Credits: 3
SCI 131 - The Physical Environment Credits: 3
or SCI 335 - Environmental Science Credits: 3
SOC 202 - Sociocultural Studies Credits: 3
THE 100 - Introduction to Christian Theology Credits: 3
THE 311 - The Triune God Credits: 3
THE 312 - The Narrative of Redemption Credits: 3
THE 401 - Apologetics Credits: 3

Program Requirements - Credits: 61

Recreation and Tourism Elective Credits: 3
(see below for list)
Technical Skills Elective Credits: 3
(see below for list)

ACC 211 - Principles of Accounting I Credits: 3
ACC 212 - Principles of Accounting II Credits: 3
ACC 303 - Business Law Credits: 3
ACC 312 - Organizational Finance Credits: 3
BUS 111 - Computers and Information Concepts Credits: 3
BUS 201 - Introduction to Marketing Credits: 3
BUS 202 - Business Communications Credits: 3
BUS 301 - Principles of Management and Leadership Credits: 3
BUS 362 - Project Management Credits: 3
BUS 498 - Internship Credits: 3
BUS 499 - Internship Credits: 3
RCT 141 - Foundations of Recreation and Tourism Credits: 3
RCT 142 - Programming and Leadership in Recreation Credits: 3
RCT 241 - Leisure Behavior and Diverse Populations in Recreation and Tourism Credits: 3
RCT 242 - Travel and Tourism Credits: 3
RCT 291 - Practicum Credits: 1
RCT 441 - Assessment and Evaluation in Recreation and Tourism Credits: 3
RCT 442 - Safety and Risk Management Credits: 3
RCT 491 - Strategic Decision Making Credits: 3

Recreation and Tourism Electives

BUS 461 - Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management Credits: 3
BUS 471 - Sport Management Credits: 3
BUS 472 - Social Entrepreneurship Credits: 3
BUS 474 - Creativity, Innovation, and Business Credits: 3
HPE 332 - Physical Education Activities and Sports Credits: 3
HPE 441 - Adapted Physical Education Credits: 3
PSY 322 - Educational Psychology Credits: 3
RCT 261 - Adventure and Experiential Education Credits: 3
RCT 262 - Outdoor Leadership Credits: 3
RCT 369 - Special Topics in Recreation and Tourism Credits: 3

Technical Skills Electives

HPE 224 - Athletic Training Credits: 2
HPE 225 - First Aid Credits: 1
HPE 232 - Team Sports Credits: 3
HPE 233 - Motor Learning Credits: 3
RCT 251 - Outdoor Recreation Skills I Credits: 3
RCT 252 - Outdoor Recreation Skills II Credits: 3
RCT 253 - Leave No Trace Master Educator Credits: 3
RCT 254 - Wilderness First Responder Credits: 3

Electives - Credits: 6

Electives Credits: 6

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