Recreation, Sport & Tourism, BS-MS
for the degrees of Bachelor of Science and Master of Science, in Recreation, Sport & Tourism
The Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism (RST) offers an integrated and accelerated program for outstanding students that combines a bachelor’s and master’s degree, referred to as the 5-year BS/MS option. This option can be completed in less time than is required for the two degrees separately. The 5-year BS/MS option is designed to provide students with the academic and professional skills needed to succeed in the recreation, sport and tourism industry.
RST majors with a GPA of 3.5 are eligible to apply at the beginning of their junior year. Accepted students will then work on both degrees simultaneously and will receive both degrees at the same time, once all requirements for each have been completed. Although their degrees will not officially be awarded, students may participate in the bachelor’s graduation ceremonies once they have completed the 120 credit-hour requirement for that degree.
for the degrees of Bachelor of Science and Master of Science, in Recreation, Sport & Tourism
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Coursework | ||
| General Education | 39 | |
| RST Core | 30 | |
| Electives (12 of which are restricted) | 32 | |
| Concentration Requirements | 9 | |
| Internship | 12 | |
| Graduate Coursework | ||
| RST 501 | Foundations and Current Issues in Recreation, Sport & Tourism | 4 |
| RST 512 | Managing Recreation, Sport & Tourism Organizations | 4 |
| RST 515 | Marketing in RST | 4 |
| RST 516 | Financial Management and Budgeting in Recreation, Sport & Tourism | 4 |
| RST 519 | Strategic Management in RST | 4 |
| Select one Option Area Course from: | 4 | |
| Critical Issues Recreation Mgt | ||
| Critical Issues & Trends in Sport Management | ||
| Critical Issues & Trends in Tourism Management | ||
| Restricted Electives | 12 | |
| Total Hours | 158 | |
for the degrees of Bachelor of Science and Master of Science, in Recreation, Sport & Tourism
Sample Sequence
This sample sequence is intended to be used only as a guide for degree completion. All students should work individually with their academic advisors to decide the actual course selection and sequence that works best for them based on their academic preparation and goals. Enrichment programming such as study abroad, minors, internships, and so on may impact the structure of this four-year plan. Course availability is not guaranteed during the semester indicated in the sample sequence.
Students must fulfill their Language Other Than English requirement by successfully completing a third level of a language other than English. See the corresponding section on the Degree and General Education Requirements.
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| RHET 105 - Writing and Research or CMN 101 - Public Speaking | 4 |
| RST 100 - Recreation, Sport, and Tourism in Modern Society | 3 |
| RST 101 - Orientation to Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 1 |
| RST 200 - Leadership in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 2 |
| RST 210 - Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 16 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| RST 340 - Facility Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 |
| RST Elective | 3 |
| RST Elective | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Language Other than English (3rd level) | 4 |
| Free Elective course | 1 |
| Semester Hours | 17 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| RST 440 - HR Management in RST | 3 |
| Concentration specific course #2 | 3 |
| RST 460 - Event Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 2 |
| Semester Hours | 17 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| RST 512 - Managing the Workforce in RST: Staff, Volunteers, & Leadership Boards | 4 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| RST 429 - Contemporary Issues in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 4 |
| Semester Hours | 11 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| RST 501 - Foundations and Current Issues in Recreation, Sport & Tourism | 4 |
| RST 519 - Strategic Management in RST | 4 |
| Option Area Critical Issues course | 4 |
| Semester Hours | 12 |
Total Hours: 158
for the degrees of Bachelor of Science and Master of Science, in Recreation, Sport & Tourism
Recreation, Sport & Tourism
Recreation, Sport & Tourism Department website
Recreation, Sport, & Tourism Faculty
219 Huff Hall, 1206 South Fourth Street, Champaign, IL 61821
(217) 333-4410
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