RECREATION LEADERSHIP / A.S. DEGREE

The design of this program allows students to work with various special needs populations or with recreation services, programs and facilities available to the community. The curriculum complies with professional standards and graduates are eligible to obtain certification from the New York State Recreation and Parks Society. Course work emphasises leadership and activity skills, facility planning and administration, and the role of recreation programs in the community.

This curriculum prepares students either to transfer to a Baccalaurete degree program and pursue further study of Recreation or Therapeutic Recreation, or to obtainan entry-level position

Enrollment in RA30 and RA40 is limited to students officially admitted to the Recreation Leadership program. Students must maintain at least a "C" average in all RA courses and have completed a minimum of 30 credits in the curriculum in order to be eligible for RA30. This program is available for full- or part-time enrollment.

Admission Procedures and Requirements

Students are admitted on a rolling basis, fall and spring. Strong communication skills are important. Entering students must have a minimum high school average of 75.