Recreation, Sport & Tourism Minor
for the Undergraduate Minor in Recreation, Sport & Tourism
This minor is directed towards students who have an interest in working in the sports, recreation and/or tourism industries, or students who feel knowledge in these areas will help them succeed in their careers.
The course requirements for the minor are 19-21 hours. This includes three foundational courses (9 hours) that all students are required to take followed by 10-12 credit hours from a list of approved electives. The foundational courses will enable students to acquire knowledge about the broad range of the field and introduce them to the different areas of the industry. At least 6 hours will be advanced (300 or 400 level course), meeting the requirement for all minors. The elective courses will allow students to gain expertise in a particular area of the field, or develop a deeper knowledge base of the field and industry.
Minimum required course work: Students must complete 9 hours of foundational courses and 10-12 hours from approved electives, including at least six hours of advanced (300-level or 400-level courses) and six hours of coursework must be distinct from credit earned for the student’s major or another minor.
Minimum hours required for completion: 19 hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Foundational Courses | 9 | |
| RST 100 | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism in Modern Society | 3 |
| RST 210 | Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 |
| One of the following: | 3 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Environments | ||
| Foundations of Sport Mgt | ||
| Foundations of Tourism | ||
| RST Electives | 4 to 6 | |
| Parks, Recreation, and Environments | ||
| Foundations of Sport Mgt | ||
| Foundations of Tourism | ||
| Professional Applications | ||
| Professional Field Experiences | ||
| Leadership in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | ||
| Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics: The Big Ten Conference | ||
| Technology in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | ||
| Diversity in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | ||
| Financial Resource Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | ||
| Nature and American Culture | ||
| Ethical Issues in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | ||
| Disability in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | ||
| Six (6) hours from the following: | 6 | |
| Sport Brand Management | ||
| Human Development and Recreation, Sport and Tourism | ||
| Designing Parks and Recreation Experiences | ||
| Marketing in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | ||
| Leisure and Consumer Culture | ||
| Facility Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | ||
| Tourism and Culture | ||
| Legal Aspects of Sport | ||
| Communication in Recreation, Sport & Tourism | ||
| Research Methods & Analysis | ||
| Sport Analytics: Data-Driven Decision Making | ||
| HR Management in RST | ||
| Total Hours: | 19 | |
for the Undergraduate Minor in Recreation, Sport & Tourism