Recreation, Sport & Tourism: Recreation Management, BS
Overview
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Sport & Tourism, Recreation Management Concentration
The Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism (RST) originated at Illinois in 1940. Today, this program continues to rank nationally among the top three in the field, and takes pride in producing a large number of exceptional professionals. The Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism offers a bachelor of science degree with three areas of concentration: recreation management, sport management, and tourism management. The curriculum prepares students to design, manage, and deliver RST services to a variety of populations in diverse settings and provides a firm foundation from which students may pursue graduate studies. A broad general education is emphasized and complemented with a core of professional courses. Beyond a strong core integrating theory, management, and research, the program allows students to focus on a major market segment within the RST field by choosing an area of concentration. A total of 128 hours is needed for graduation. For further information, contact the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism, 219 Huff Hall, 1206 S. Fourth Street, Champaign, IL 61820, (217) 333-4410.
Degree Requirements
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Sport & Tourism, Recreation Management Concentration
Graduation Requirements
Minimum hours required for graduation: 128 hours.
University Requirements
Minimum of 40 hours of upper-division coursework, generally at the 300- or 400-level. These hours can be drawn from all elements of the degree. Students should consult their academic advisor for additional guidance in fulfilling this requirement.
The university and residency requirements can be found in the Student Code (§ 3-801) and in the Academic Catalog.
General Education Requirements
Follows the campus General Education (Gen Ed) requirements. Some Gen Ed requirements may be met by courses required and/or electives in the program.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Composition I | 4-6 | |
| Advanced Composition | 3 | |
fulfilled by RST 410 | ||
| Humanities & the Arts (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Natural Sciences & Technology (6 hours) | 6 | |
| Social & Behavioral Sciences (6 hours) | 6 | |
fulfilled by RST 100 and any other course approved as Social & Behavioral Sciences | ||
| Cultural Studies: Non-Western Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies: US Minority Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Cultural Studies: Western/Comparative Cultures (1 course) | 3 | |
| Quantitative Reasoning (2 courses, at least one course must be Quantitative Reasoning I) | 6-10 | |
fulfilled by RST 370 and any other course approved as Quantitative Reasoning I | ||
| Language Requirement (Completion of the third semester or equivalent of a language other than English is required) | 0-15 | |
Major Requirements:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Requirement | 3-6 | |
| CMN 101 | Public Speaking | 3-6 |
| or CMN 111 & CMN 112 | Oral & Written Comm I and Oral & Written Comm II | |
| Core Courses | 39 | |
| 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 |
| RST 240 | Financial Resource Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 |
| RST 255 | Ethical Issues in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 2 |
| RST 325 | Marketing in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 |
| RST 340 | Facility Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 |
| RST 370 | Research Methods & Analysis | 3 |
| RST 410 | Strategic Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 |
| RST 429 | Contemporary Issues in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 4 |
| RST 440 | HR Management in RST | 3 |
| RST 460 | Event Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 |
| RST 465 | Event Implementation and Evaluation in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 |
| Electives | 28-32 | |
Restricted Electives (12 hours): Departmental courses (RST) not required in the core or counted toward concentration requirement. | ||
Free Electives (16-20 hours): Any courses not counted toward core requirements, concentration requirements, or restricted electives. | ||
| Experiential Education | 13 | |
| RST 480 | Orientation to Internship | 1 |
| RST 485 | Internship | 12 |
| Concentration required | 9 | |
| Total Hours | 128 | |
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
Recreation Management Concentration | ||
| RST 120 | Parks, Recreation, and Environments | 3 |
| RST 317 | Designing Parks and Recreation Experiences | 3 |
| RST 441 | Community Planning and Engagement | 3 |
| Total Concentration Hours | 9 | |
Sample Sequence
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Sport & Tourism, Recreation Management Concentration
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.
First Year
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Composition I or CMN 101 | 4 |
| Semester Hours | 16 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| CMN 101 - Public Speaking (or Composition I) | 3 |
| RST 255 - Ethical Issues in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 2 |
| RST 120 - Parks, Recreation, and Environments | 3 |
| RST Elective course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 17 |
Second Year
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| RST 340 - Facility Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 |
| RST Elective course | 3 |
| RST Elective course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Language Other Than English (3rd level) | 4 |
| Free Elective course | 1 |
| Semester Hours | 17 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| RST 240 - Financial Resource Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 |
| RST 325 - Marketing in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 2 |
| Semester Hours | 17 |
Third Year
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| RST 440 - HR Management in RST | 3 |
| RST 370 - Research Methods & Analysis | 3 |
| RST 317 - Designing Parks and Recreation Experiences | 3 |
| RST 460 - Event Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 2 |
| Semester Hours | 17 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| RST 410 - Strategic Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 |
| RST 441 - Community Planning and Engagement | 3 |
| RST 465 - Event Implementation and Evaluation in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 |
| RST 480 - Orientation to Internship | 1 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 16 |
Fourth Year
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| RST 429 - Contemporary Issues in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 4 |
| RST Elective course | 3 |
| General Education course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| Free Elective course | 3 |
| Semester Hours | 16 |
| Requirements | Hours |
|---|---|
| RST 485 - Internship | 12 |
| Semester Hours | 12 |
Total Hours
Total hours for all requirements: 128
Learning Outcomes
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Sport & Tourism, Recreation Management Concentration
- Communicate effectively in writing and in oral presentations about issues in recreation, sport, and tourism.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the historical and theoretical underpinnings of recreation, sport, and tourism in modern society.
- Demonstrate basic knowledge about various dimensions of diversity, equity, and inclusion and their implications for recreation, sport, and tourism organizations.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the essential management functions necessary to deliver and manage services in recreation, sport, and tourism organizations.
- Apply knowledge of basic management principles to professional practice.
- Design, implement, and evaluate services in recreation, sport and tourism venues.
- Identify and apply basic research methodologies at a level sufficient to collect, analyze, and critique applied research data.
Contact Information
for the degree of Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Sport & Tourism, Recreation Management Concentration
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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