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Advising information for all RHT students

The Academic Advisor for all undergraduate students in the School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism is:

  • Dr. Cindy Waddell
  • 207 Bull Run Hall
  • Prince William Campus
  • 703-993-4160
  • cwaddell@gmu.edu

Students should meet with Dr. Waddell regularly to plan and adjust academic schedules to ensure timely progression towards their degree in the School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism. Students also can monitor their academic progress on Patriot Web. This self service website offers Mason students the opportunity to monitor their academic status through a degree evaluation, which shows what courses need to be satisfied in the general education requirements, professional concentration requirements, and electives.  

Students also have available to them faculty members in their concentration areas who schedule weekly office hours to answer questions regarding internship ideas, retention issues, course substitutions, and overall advice on activities that will help them get the most from the Mason experience and to prepare for a successful career in their field.

RHT Undergraduate Degree Programs

The School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism offers three undergraduate degrees:

1. B.S. in Athletic Training (Athletic Training Home)

2. B.S. Ed. in Health and Physical Education (PHED Home)

3. B.S. in Health, Fitness, and Recreation Resources with 6 concentration areas of:

Each academic degree and or concentration has a specific set of course requirements. These requirements are separated into the following three categories, which vary by degree:

  • General Education Requirements – (37-38 credits) – Gen Ed website
  • Professional Concentration – (67 – 82 credits)
  • Electives – (0 – 16)

Current year's advising checksheets

The following is a list of the current course requirements for each degree and concentration in the School of Recreation, Health and Tourism.

See also: Complete listing of checksheets for all RHT programs; including past calendar years.

These checksheets also show the pre-requisites and co-requisites for all of the required courses in each major and concentration. It is very important for students to meet with an academic advisor to map out a four year plan to complete the required courses in a timely manner.

Undeclared RHT Major

The School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism also offers an opportunity for students who are uncertain of their specific area of interest, but feel sure they belong in our school to declare as a undeclared RHT major. It is very important for students to declare a major and get specific advising in RHT as soon as possible. Undeclared students or students interested in changing their major should fill out a change / declaration of academic program form and see an academic advisor as soon as possible.

Orientation Sessions

For prospective Mason students with an interest in programs offered by the School of Recreation, Health, and Tourism, we also offer monthly orientation sessions. This is an opportunity to get pre-advised before entering an RHT program at Mason. This is available to prospective freshman, transfers, or returning students. Please contact Ms. Lisa Reeves at 703.993.2098 for more information.

The right time, the right place, the RHT School!