2009 CCBC College Catalog
Recreation and Parks Management
Therapeutic Recreation
Statewide Program
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S)
Bachelor of Science (B.S)
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General Education Requirements:
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Credits
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____SPCM 101
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Fundamentals of Speech Communication
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3
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____ENGL 101
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College Composition I
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3
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____BIOL 110
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Biology I: Molecular and Cells
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4
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____SOCL 101
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Introduction to Sociology
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3
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____HLTH 101
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Health and Wellness
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3 or
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____PEFT 101
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Lifetime Fitness and Wellness
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3
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____SSCI/RECR 101
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Leisure in Society (Diversity Course)
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3
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General Education Electives:
(Choose courses in each category from the list of approved General Education courses.)
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____Mathematics
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3
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Total General Education
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22
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Program Requirements
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____RECR 106
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Leadership: Theory and Practice
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3
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____RECR 146
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Leisure Services for Persons with Disabilities
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3
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____RECR 171
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Professional Job Search Skills and Techniques
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1
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____RECR 206
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Program Planning for Leisure Services
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3
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____RECR 231
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Professional Foundations of Leisure Services
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3
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____RECR 236
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Therapeutic Recreation Services or one FSU therapeutic recreation course
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3
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For those students who plan to transfer and have been accepted to the Frostburg State University Therapeutic Recreation (FSUTR) B.S. Degree take FSU’s RECR 321, RECR 421, or RECR 422 (see below)
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____RECR 273
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Directed Field Experience
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6
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____BIOL 220
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Human Anatomy and Physiology
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4
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____CINS
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(course at ability level)
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3
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____PSYC 101
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Introduction to Psychology
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3
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Directed Program Electives (see Speciality and Activity Electives)
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10
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Total Credits Required for Degree:
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64
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Specialty Electives:
(Select a minimum of 5 credits from the following courses:)
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____POLS 105
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State and Local Government and Politics
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3
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____PSYC 201
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Abnormal Psychology
Recommended for students who plan to transfer to the FSUTR B.S. therapeutic recreation degree program.
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3
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____RECR 151
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Financial Management of Leisure Resources
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2
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____RECR 241
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Leisure and Aging
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3
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____WMST/RECR 242
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Women and Leisure
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2
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____RECR 251
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Resource-Based Recreation: Issues and Concepts
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3
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The following three courses are offered by FSU and are intended for students who plan to transfer and have been accepted into the FSU B.S. degree program.
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____RECR 321
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Theories and Concepts of Therapeutic Recreation
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____RECR 421
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Program Design and Evaluation in Therapeutic Recreation
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____RECR 422
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Principles and Practices in Therapeutic Recreation
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____RECR 381
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Facilitation Techniques in Recreation and Parks
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3
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____RECR 388
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Research Methods in Recreation and Parks
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3
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____RECR 440
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Organization and Administration
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3
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____RECR 443
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Issues and Legal Liability
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3
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Activity Electives:
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(Select 5-6 credits from the following courses:)
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____RECR 111
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Music and Drama Workshop in Recreation
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3
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____RECR 116
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Recreational Sports Management
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3
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____RECR 121
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Social Activities
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2
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____RECR 126
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Recreational Crafts
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3
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____RECR 141
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Outdoor Leadership I
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3
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____RECR 142
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Outdoor Leadership II
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3 or
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____RECR 390 (FSU)
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Outdoor Adventures
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____RECR 155
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American Recreational Dance:Ballroom, Country, Folk and Square
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2
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____RECR 156
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Fitness Programs, Concepts and Facilities
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3
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____PEAQ
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Course of choice
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2
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____PEAQ
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Swimming Course of choice
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2
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____RECR/PEAQ 260
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Aquatic Programs Overview
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3
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____RECR/PEAQ 261
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Aquatic Facility Management
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3
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____RECR 384 (FSU)
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Special Events Management
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3
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Program Description:
Graduates of this program should expect to find employment as program leaders or specialists, supervisors or directors, activity therapists, recreation therapists, outdoor coordinators, park rangers and conservation aides in the field of parks, public recreation, commercial and private recreation, military recreation, therapeutic recreation, outdoor recreation, camping, correctional recreation, voluntary recreation, employee recreation and the tourism industry.
Students planning to transfer to the Frostburg State University Bachelor of Science degree should meet every semester with both the CCBC and FSU program coordinators before registering.
Except for RECR 101 and RECR 242, most RECR courses are offered in alternate semesters only. Students should consult with the program coordinator for exact course offerings.
On-campus Partnership with Frostburg State University Both program coordinators are located in L-206-A on the CCBC-Catonsville Campus.
Note: Students who already possess an existing degree (2 or 4 year) and would like to complete a B.S. in Recreation and Parks Management should see Dr. Dougherty.
Students who successfully complete the Recreation and Parks Management, Therapeutic Recreation A.A.S. Degree will be able to:
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Apply positive leisure knowledge, skills, and abilities to balance life and career experiences;
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Apply group dynamics and processes and the ability to synthesize various leadership techniques and strategies to enhance the individual's recreative experiences;
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Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate leisure activities in three or more programmatic areas;
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Utilize the tools of effective oral and written communication, including public speaking skills, professional and scholarly report preparation, and computer literacy, e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, slide show presentations, and specialized computerized programs related to leisure services; and
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Promote, advocate, interpret, and articulate the concerns of leisure service systems for diverse populations and services.
Program Coordinator:
A.A.S. Degree
CCBC Catonsville
Dr. Willa J. Brooks
410-455-4174 or wbrooks@ccbcmd.edu
