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    Mar 28, 2024  
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Recreation, Event and Sport Management, BS (Program Management track)


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A Bachelor of Science with a major in recreation, event and sport management and a focus on program management can prepare you for entry-level positions in practically all aspects of the sports and recreation services industry.


Degree requirements

The following requirements must be satisfied for a Bachelor of Science with a major in recreation, event and sport management (program management track).

Hours required and general/college requirements


A minimum of 120 semester hours, of which 42 must be advanced, and fulfillment of degree requirements for the Bachelor of Science degree as specified in the “General university requirements ” in the Academics section of this catalog and the College of Education  requirements.

Other course requirements


Minor requirements


Program management interest area


18 hours (6 advanced) in a field outside of recreation, event and sport management, chosen in consultation with an advisor.

Electives


0–2 hours chosen in consultation with an advisor.

Other requirements


  • A minimum grade of C is required in each RESM course, and a 2.5 GPA is required on courses in the major.
  • A minimum UNT GPA of 2.0 and an overall GPA of 2.0 are required for graduation. Overall GPA includes all course work transferred plus that taken at UNT.

Internship


  1. Each recreation, event and sport management student is required to complete a total of 12 credit hours of internship and professional development [12 credit hours on-site experience (RESM 4100).
  2. Program management and sport management students must complete a minimum of 480 clock hours to meet this requirement.
  3. RESM 4100 - Internship in Recreation, Event or Sport Management  (12 hours) is required of all majors in an approved setting appropriate for their career interest area. The student must meet several requirements prior to enrollment in this course, including:
    • Completion of the required recreation major courses;
    • A minimum of 2.25 overall GPA; a minimum of 2.50 GPA in all RESM courses with a C or better in each RESM course;
    • Verification of 400 service hours (paid or voluntary) experience in the recreation or sport industry within the past 48 months prior to your internship; and
    • Departmental permission to enroll in the course.
  4. The internship is typically a 30- to 40-hours per week affiliation with an approved agency. 

Note


Students are encouraged to see their academic or faculty advisor and the department degree audit advisor each term/semester for help with program decisions and enrollment.

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