James R. Morrow Jr., Chair
1. Hours for the Degree: Completion of a minimum of 124 semester hours; 42 hours must be advanced. Students seeking teacher certification must complete a minimum of 137 semester hours; 42 hours must be advanced.
2. General University Requirements: See "General Degree Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog.
3. University Core Curriculum: 55 hours
See "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog for additional information.
** Offered in spring
42 hours must be advanced;
24 of the last 30 hours must be completed at UNT.
6 hours minimum of minor must be advanced.
Total number of minimum hours may be reduced if student follows recommendations for courses listed in university core. See degree requirements for this major.
Students are encouraged to see their adviser each semester for help with program
Advising should be sought in the departmental office. The student, with advisement, makes decisions relating to the program of study. The degree plan is subsequently prepared in the College of Education Office of Student Services in Matthews Hall, Room 105. Students should have their degree plans updated the semester before graduation in Room 105, Matthews Hall.
Physical Education Building, 209
(817) 565-2651
1. Hours for the Degree: Completion of a minimum of 139 semester hours; 42 hours must be advanced.
7. Other Course Requirements:
24 of the last 30 hours must be completed at UNT.
6 hours minimum of minor must be advanced.
Total number of minimum hours may be reduced if student follows recommendations for courses listed in university core. See degree requirements for this major.
Students are encouraged to see their adviser each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment.
Students are required to complete the University Core Curriculum.
Students are required to complete the University Core Curriculum.
Enrollment in driver and traffic safety courses is limited to those students desiring certification to teach driver and traffic safety. The state of Texas permits three levels of certification.
Any student may enroll in 6 hours of course work selected from DRED 4400, 4410, 4420 or 4430 to be certified as a teaching assistant. This level of certification permits one to do behind-the-wheel instruction and driver simulation instruction.
Students enrolled in a teacher certification program may add driver and traffic safety as an additional area of specialization. Completion of
Completion of DRED 4400, 4410, 4420 and 4430 endorses the student as a supervising teacher of driver and traffic safety which permits one to conduct all forms of instruction and to supervise the activities of teaching assistants.
The latter two levels of certification are restricted to those individuals who hold teaching certificates.
The use of DRED courses toward satisfying degree requirements is determined by individual curricula. Students must check with their individual degree coordinator to determine the applicability of DRED courses toward their degree.
The undergraduate program emphasizes the study of leisure and the preparation of students for management and leadership positions in a variety of agency settings.
Career opportunities for program graduates include public park and recreation agencies; federal, state and local government park and recreation agencies; commercial recreation agencies; corporate employee, campus and military recreation operations; hospital and other health care settings; and community-based therapeutic recreation operations.
1. Hours for the Degree: Completion of minimum of 128-133 total semester hours; 42 hours must be advanced.
2. General University Requirements: See "General Degree Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog.
3. University Core Curriculum: 53-55 hours
See "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog for additional information.
5. Minor: 18 hours, of which 6 must be advanced, in a field outside of Recreation and Leisure Studies in consultation with an adviser.
6. Electives: None specified.
7. Other Course Requirements:
1 Required for Therapeutic Recreation Interest Area.
2 Required for Leisure Services Programming and Administration Interest Area.
3 Choose from University Core Curriculum, Understanding of Ideas and Values - Group III. See "University Core Curriculum Requirements" in the Academics section of this catalog.
42 hours must be advanced; 24 of which must be taken at UNT.
24 of the last 30 hours must be completed at UNT.
6 hours minimum of minor must be advanced.
Students are encouraged to see their adviser each semester for help with program decisions and enrollment.
Students who wish to complete their internship in a therapeutic recreation setting must complete the 480 hours during 15 consecutive weeks, necessitating doing the on-site internship during a fall or spring semester. Program Management internships occur during the summer.
All students must complete 400 clock hours of experience in a recreation, park or leisure agency prior to enrolling in RECR 4100. These hours may be either paid or voluntary and must be verified before credit is given.
RECR 4100, Internship in Recreation, Parks and Leisure Agencies (3-15 hours) is required of all majors in an approved setting appropriate for their career interest area. The student must meet several requirements prior to enrollment in this course, including:
1. completion of the required recreation core courses;
2. a minimum of 2.25 overall GPA; minimum of 2.50 GPA in all recreation courses, with a C or better in each recreation course;
3. verification of 400 hours of paid or voluntary experience in a recreation, park or leisure service agency within the past 24 months;
4. competency demonstrated through current certification in Standard First Aid and Lifeguarding; and
5. departmental permission to enroll in the course.
The internship is a full-time (i.e., 40 hours per week) affiliation with an approved agency. It is usually taken during the senior year.