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AAS in Recreation Management

by fischer last modified Nov 28, 2008 09:58 AM

An Associate in Applied Science (AAS) Degree in Recreation Management is a two-year degree which allows the student to either begin working in the field immediately or to transfer on to a four-year institution, such as ASU, NAU or U of A, for an Undergraduate Degree in Recreation.  Students must take 38-42 credits in Recreation Management and 22-24 credits in the General Education Core.



RECREATION MANAGEMENT

ASSOCIATE IN APPLIED SCIENCE (AAS Degree)

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REQUIRED COURSES
REC 120 orLeisure & Quality of Life 3
REC 160Leisure & Society 
REC 210Leisure Delivery Systems3
REC 250Recreation Leadership3
REC 230Programming Recreation Services3
REC 150ABOutdoor Adventure Skills3
REC 282 A-CVolunteerism: A Service Learning Experience1-3
HES 154 First Aid/CPR3
BPC 110 orComputer Usage and Applications 3
CIS 105 Survey of Computer Information Systems 
COM 100 orIntro to Human Communications 3
COM 110Interpersonal Communication 
MGT 101 orTechniques of Supervision/Customer Service 
3
MGT 126Skills and Strategies 
Any four (4) 
Outdoor Activities  
Mountain Biking, Camping, Cycling, Cross Country Skiing,
White Water Rafting, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Caving,
Canyoneering, Rowing, Backpacking 
4
Subtotal: 33-37 credits  
   
RESTRICTIVE ELECTIVES  
HES 100 Healthful Living3
COM 263Elements of Intercultural Communication3
COM 281Communication Activities1
GBS 120Workplace Communication Skills3
GCU 221AZ Geography3
HIS 105AZ History3
HIS 106Southwest History3
CPD 102ASConflict Resolution1
CPD103BL orDynamics of Leadership 2
LDR 101Emerging Leaders I 
ARH 145History of American Indian Art3
AIS 113 orProposal Writing3
MGT 113  
PED 265Theory of Coaching3
Sub-total: 6 credits  
   
REQUIREDGENERAL EDUCATION CORE 
First-Year Composition Any approved G.E. course in the First Year Composition area6
Oral CommunicationCOM100 or COM110 in the Above Required Area3
Social Behavior SciencesAny approved G.E. course in the Social/Behavior Sciences area3
Critical ReadingCRE101 or Exempt through Placement Test3
MathematicsAny approved G.E. course in Mathematics area3-5
Humanities/Fine ArtsAny approved G.E. course in Humanities/Fine Arts area3
Natural SciencesAny approved G.E. course in Natural Sciences area4
Sub-total: 22-24 credits  

*Grade of C or better required for all courses in this AAS program.

**Must have 60-64 or more credit hours for this AAS program.

 

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