Recreation Management, Undergraduate Minor

Program Summary

Program: Recreation Management

Program Option: Recreation Management Minor

Credential(s): Minor

Credits: 18

100% Online Option: No
On-campus/Blended Option: Yes

Cost per Credit:
$575.50 in state
$1582.50 out of state

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A minor in recreation management is an excellent option for students in any bachelor's degree program who are interested in promoting a healthy lifestyle and environment.

In this minor, students are required to complete 18 credits in parks, recreation, and leisure studies courses, including a practicum field experience.

Is This Program Certified?

Although the major is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT), the minor is not.

What Are Some Benefits of the Mason Program?

In addition to our innovative faculty, this minor will complement such majors as Environmental Science, Forensic Science, Geography, Sociology and Tourism and Events Management by providing added value to the degree. For example, Elementary Education majors often supplement their salaries by working in parks and recreation during the summer. This minor will provide best practices.

What Are Some Potential Careers for Program Graduates?

community director
visitor services supervisor
military recreation programmer
public recreation director
meeting and special events coordinator
camp administrator
recreation director
public policy analyst
ecotourism guide
facility manager
corporate director
community, park or environmental planner
research specialist

RMGT 210: Introduction to Recreation and Leisure (3 credits)
RMGT 241: Practicum (3 credits)
RMGT 220: Experiential Education Theory and Application (3 credits) OR RMGT 310: Program Planning and Evaluation (3 credits)
RMGT 316: Leadership and Outdoor Education (3 credits)
RMGT 327: Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation (3 credits)
RMGT 410: Administration of SRT Organizations I (3 credits)

Note: Students must complete RMGT 210: Introduction to Recreation and Leisure (3 credits), RMGT 220: Experiential Education Theory and Application (3 credits) or RMGT 310: Program Planning and Evaluation (3 credits), RMGT 316: Leadership and Outdoor Education (3 credits), and RMGT 327: Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation (3 credits), before taking RMGT 241: Practicum (3 credits). RMGT 241: Practicum (3 credits) and RMGT 410: Administration of SRT Organizations I (3 credits) may be taken concurrently.

Total: 18 credits

Current Mason undergraduate students should contact their advisor about adding a minor. Students may need to fill out the Minor Declaration form from the Registrar's Office website.

TUITION CLASSIFICATION	COST PER CREDIT
Virginia Resident	$575.50 (includes MSF*)
Non-Virginia Resident	$1,582.50 (includes MSF*)
CEHD Course Fee ($25/credit with higher per credit or flat course fees for internship and select ATEP, RECR, and RMGT courses)	$25.00 - $257.00
Total Cost for Virginia Residents per Credit	$600.50 - $832.50
Total Cost for Non-Virginia Residents per Credit	$1,607.50 - $1,839.50
Undergraduate New Student Fee (non-refundable, one-time fee)	$360 \| $285 for transfer students

Please Note: Refer to the Students Accounts Office website for more information on tuition and fees. Various course and lab fees may be assessed depending on the course(s) in which the student is enrolled.

*Mandatory Student Fee (MSF): $155.00

For information on loans and scholarships, visit the Office of Student Financial Aid. For information regarding grants, tuition waivers, and other merit aid, please inquire with your graduate department. Also, many school districts offer tuition reimbursement options. Speak to your employer for more information.

Academic Advisor

Ms. Michelle Séki
Email: mgnoleba@gmu.edu
Phone: 703-993-5200
Fairfax Campus: Krug Hall, Suite 213

To schedule an appointment: https://gmu.campus.eab.com/pal/6Kh5DLqsxM

Click to view the 2021-22 Recreation Management Minor Advising Sheet

Forms

Current students should visit MyMason for important forms and documents.

Program Summary

Program: Recreation Management

Program Option: Recreation Management Minor

Credential(s): Minor

Credits: 18

100% Online Option: No
On-campus/Blended Option: Yes

Cost per Credit:
$575.50 in state
$1582.50 out of state

Request Information

Apply Now!

Recreation Management Minor

Program Summary

Is This Program Certified?

What Are Some Benefits of the Mason Program?

What Are Some Potential Careers for Program Graduates?

Application Requirements

Admissions Requirements

Tuition (2023-24)

Financial Aid

Advising

Academic Advisor

Resources

Forms

Recreation Management

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