Each student must elect a minimum of 18 semester hours to develop an area of specific professional career emphasis. These courses must be electives approved by the major academic adviser. They may be selected from among major electives or from other departments offering courses appropriate to the emphasis. Examines the purpose and function of leisure services delivered by governmental and private agencies. Introduction to department curriculum and student professional involvement.
Course is prerequisite to all upper division courses.
Designed to help students develop creative leadership methods and techniques that can be applied to all leisure settings with a variety of groups. Consideration of basic camp management and administrative structure. Special emphasis given to interpretive nature programs and church camping structures plus a variety of practical experiences. Examines the purpose of church recreation and its contribution to Christian mission. The wide spectrum of recreational tools employed in church settings will be surveyed and appraised for their potential utilization in ministry.