Recreation & Leisure Major

Requirements for the Major in Recreation and Leisure Studies
Students majoring in recreation and leisure studies are required to complete:

Outdoor Education Concentration
Recreation and Leisure Studies majors may elect this concentration by participating in the Gordon College Outdoor Education Immersion Semester and completing an outdoor education experience for their internship (LS425). To apply for admission into the outdoor education concentration, see the director of outdoor education. Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder required for completion of concentration.

Recreation and Leisure Studies Gordon Outdoor Education Immersion Semester
The Recreation and Leisure Studies Outdoor Education Immersion Semester exposes students to the historical, cultural, spiritual, moral and environmental dimensions of the wilderness and encourages critical thought about issues important to outdoor educators. Through a living and learning community, experiential opportunities, extensive outdoor travel and fieldwork, students will obtain valuable outdoor skills, leadership experience and crucial outdoor certifications. The Outdoor Education Immersion Semester will fulfill requirements for either a recreation and leisure studies concentration in outdoor education or a minor in outdoor education. Sixteen credits and an internship placement. Contact Rich Obenschain, director of the Center for Outdoor Education and Leadership, or the Global Education Office. (Alternate years. Offered 2009-10.)

Minor in Recreation and Leisure Studies
Minors may be arranged to complement a student's major or area of interest. The minor requires 20 credits, including two of the following: REC115, 330, 492.

Minor in Outdoor Education
Nonmajors may minor in outdoor education by participating in the Gordon College Outdoor Education Immersion Semester after completing the application and obtaining approval from the department chair. Immersion Semester courses are:

Wilderness First Aid or Wilderness First Responder required for completion of concentration.