RECREATION LEADERSHIP

PARK MANAGEMENT OPTION

Program List

Associate in Science Degree

Employment opportunities in the Park Management field are found mostly in the public sector in municipal, county, state and national parks and forests. Some positions are also available in private, commercial and other areas. Graduates of this career program pursue positions as park maintenance supervisors, groundskeepers, park rangers, golf course superintendents, forest service workers and park managers. Students learn valuable competencies through experiential learning opportunities such as class projects and field work.

Advisor: H. Clark Schroeder, hcschroeder@nwcc.commnet.edu , 860-738-6427

Note: A minimum grade of "C" is required in all recreation courses.

General Education Requirements
  ENG*101 Composition 3

Literature or Communication

 ENG*102 Literature & Composition 3
Behavioral Science PSY*111 General Psychology I 3
Humanities/ Arts   Humanities or Arts Elective 3
Mathematics MAT* Mathematics Elective1 3
Natural/ Physical Science BIO*121 General Biology I 4
Social Science   Social Science Elective 3
Liberal Arts Com*173 Public Speaking 3
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Program Requirements
   RLS*101 Intro to Recreation & leisure Service 3
   RLS*201 First Aid & Emergency Care 3
   RLS*215 Rec Leadership & Supervision 3
   RLS*219 Field Work in Recreation Leadership 3
   SOC*101 Principles of Sociology 3
   HPE* Physical Activities 1
   HPE* Physical Activities 1
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Specialized Program Requirements
   BIO*170 Ecology OR
Science Elective		 3
   RLS*145 Park Management 2
      Business Elective 3
      Lab Science Elective 1 4
      Elective 3
      elective 3
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    Total 62
1. Selected in consultation with advisor.

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of all program requirements, graduates should be able to:

  1. Discuss the history of the recreation movement in the United States and the importance of play to all children and adults.
  2. Demonstrate effective problem solving abilities in park maintenance settings.
  3. Schedule league and tournament activities.
  4. Design and lay out athletic fields and indoor competition areas as well as child play areas.
  5. Manage a community recreation department maintenance crew.
  6. Manage the growth of turf grass, ornamentals and trees.
  7. Administer emergency first aid.
  8. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
  9. Deliver effective public presentations regarding recreation in modern society.
  10. Design and lay out athletic fields and indoor competition areas as well as child play areas.