Patti A. Freeman, Chair
273C RB, (801) 422-4369
College of Health and Human Performance Advisement Center
203 RB, (801) 422-3638
Admission to Degree Program
All degree programs in the Department of Recreation
Management and Youth Leadership are open enrollment.
The Discipline
Students in the Department of Recreation Management and Youth
Leadership may choose an undergraduate emphasis from the
following areas: leisure services management, therapeutic
recreation, or Scouting education. Though the three areas
represent diverse and unique approaches, they share the
commitment to a service-oriented profession.
Depending upon the particular emphasis, courses prepare
students in the areas of leadership skills, systems management,
budgeting and finance, program development, facilities
management, and current issues in the field. Because of the nature
of the profession, course work may not be limited to the
Recreation Management and Youth Leadership Department.
Course work in the related disciplines of business, behavioral
sciences, health sciences, exercise sciences, family sciences, and life
sciences may be required.
Career Opportunities
The curriculum will prepare students to provide professional
services designed to meet the recreation, leisure, and youth
leadership needs of communities, families, and individuals.
Employment may be found in community
(municipal/government) recreation agencies; private, commercial,
industrial or military recreation programs; youth agencies and
Scouting; clinical treatment settings (hospitals) or adaptive
programs for people with disabilities; state and national parks;
and/or educational settings.
Graduation Requirements
To receive a BYU bachelor's degree a student must complete, in
addition to all requirements for a specific major, the following
university requirements:
- The university core, consisting of requirements in general and
religious education. (See the University Core section of this
catalog for details. For a complete listing of courses that meet
university core requirements, see the current class schedule.)
- A minimum of 30 credit hours in residence
- A minimum of 120 credit hours
- A cumulative GPA of at least 2.0
Undergraduate Programs and Degrees
| BS |
Recreation Management and Youth Leadership
Emphases:
Leisure Services Management
Therapeutic Recreation |
| Minor |
Scouting Administration |
Students should see their college advisement center for help or
information concerning the undergraduate programs.
Graduate Programs and Degrees
| MS |
Youth and Family Recreation |
For more information see the BYU 2007–2008
Graduate Catalog.
