Program checklist · B.S.

Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, B.S. (Abington)

Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Erie-Behrend College · Erie, PA

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Program

Award: B.S.
Credential class: ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP: 52.1401
Credits (computed from items): 240-250
Catalog edition: 2026
Checklist type: degree-program

Identifiers

IPEDS UNITID: 214591
CourseShelf checklist: CK_214591_f2a7e002
CollegeTransfer.Net: Institution Transfer Profile
Source: CourseShelf publish 59

Requirements to complete

Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.

Common Requirements for the Major (All Options)

major core · 0 items

Prescribed Courses

0 items

Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better

8 items

RPTM 120
3 General Education Course
As published: “Leisure and Human Behavior”
3
RPTM 220
Sustainability, Society, and Well-being
3
RPTM 236
Leadership and Group Dynamics in Recreation Services
3
RPTM 277
Inclusive Leisure Services
3
RPTM 390
Political and Legal Aspects of Recreation Services
3
RPTM 410
Marketing of Recreation Services
3
RPTM 433W
Program Evaluation and Research in Recreation Services
3
RPTM 456
Programming in Recreation Services
3

Requirements for the Option

1 item

Select an option
Not resolved to a course
40-47

Requirements for the Option

0 items

Prescribed Courses

0 items

Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better

6 items

Additional Courses

19 items

CAS 283
Communication and Information Technology I
or: CMPSC 203 Introduction to Spreadsheets and Databases
3-4
RPTM 370
Introduction to Arena Management
or: RPTM 435 Recreation Facilities Planning and Management
3
Select 6 credits from the following:
Not resolved to a course
6
ACCTG 211
Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making
4
BA 100
Introduction to Business
3
BA 242
Social and Ethical Environment of Business
2
BA 250
Small Business Management
3
BA 301
Finance
3
BA 303
Marketing
3
BA 304
Management and Organization
3
FIN 100
Introduction to Finance
3
HM 201
Introduction to Management in the Hospitality Industry
3
LHR 100
Exploring Work and Employment
3
LHR/AFAM/WMNST 136
Race, Gender, and Employment
Not resolved to a course
MGMT 100
Survey of Management
3
MGMT 301
(Recommended 3 General Education Course
As published: “Basic Management Concepts”
3
MKTG 221
Not resolved to a course
MKTG 301
Principles of Marketing
3
RPTM 336
Accounting in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management
3

Supporting Courses and Related Areas

1 item

Consult with an adviser to review course recommendations, Minors, and Certificate Programs.
Not resolved to a course
9

Prescribed Courses

0 items

Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better

5 items

RPTM 101
Introduction to Recreation Services
3
RPTM 201
Introduction to Community Recreation
3
RPTM 334
Non-proﬁt Recreation Agency Operations
As published: “Non-profit Recreation Agency Operations”
3
RPTM 394
Orientation to Internship
1
RPTM 495A
Internship in Recreation Services
12

Additional Courses

2 items

CAS 283
Communication and Information Technology I
or: CMPSC 203 Introduction to Spreadsheets and Databases
3-4
RPTM 370
Introduction to Arena Management
or: RPTM 435 Recreation Facilities Planning and Management
3

Supporting Courses and Related Areas

1 item

Consult with an adviser to review course recommendations, Minors, and Certificate Programs.
Not resolved to a course
15

Prescribed Courses

0 items

Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better

5 items

Additional Courses

1 item

CAS 283
Communication and Information Technology I
or: CMPSC 203 Introduction to Spreadsheets and Databases
3-4

Supporting Courses and Related Areas

1 item

Select 15 credits in an Outdoor Recreation Management Pathway. Consult with an adviser to review course recommendations, Minors and Certificate Programs.
Not resolved to a course
15

Prescribed Courses

8 items

RPTM 100S
Introduction to Golf Management
2
RPTM 250
PGA Facility Management
As published: “PGA Facility Management 1”
2
RPTM 254
PGA Teaching and Coaching
As published: “PGA Teaching and Coaching 2”
2
RPTM 295A
Introduction to Golf Management
3
RPTM 350
PGA Facility Management Level
As published: “PGA Facility Management Level 3”
2
RPTM 360
Golf Operations Management
3
RPTM 395B
Participation in Golf Management
3
RPTM 495B
Internship in Golf Management
3

Additional Courses

6 items

Select 12 credits from the following:
Not resolved to a course
12
BA 303
Marketing
3
BA 304
Management and Organization
3
HM 466
Human Resource Management in the Hospitality
As published: “Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry”
RPTM 336
Accounting in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management
3
RPTM 415
Commercial Recreation Management
3

Supporting Courses and Related Areas

1 item

Please consult with your academic adviser to review course recommendation, Minors and Certificate Programs.
Not resolved to a course
15

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