Recreation Administration Minor

Program Coordinator/Contact

Bryan Romsa, Assistant Professor
School of Health and Consumer Sciences
Wagner Hall 411, Box 2275A
605-688-6389

Program Information

A Recreation Administration minor is an interdisciplinary minor offered to any student and is strongly suggested for individuals pursuing studies in related areas of physical education or health.  This minor may also be of particular interest to those pursuing summer/seasonal opportunities with municipal park and recreation agencies, state and national park agencies, Boys and Girls Clubs, and YMCA or YWCA’s. Contact the Recreation Administration Coordinator for details and to plan for this minor.

Student Learning Outcomes

Students with a minor in Recreation Administration will be able to:

• demonstrate an entry-level knowledge and understanding of the recreation profession,
• understand and apply entry-level knowledge of recreation principles, programming, and management of leisure services.

Course Delivery Format

The program coursework is delivered through lecture, laboratory, and field-based learning experiences.