Completion of the Recreation concentration prepares graduates to work in positions of leadership in a variety of recreational service agencies in the community and outdoors. Prospective employers include parks and recreation departments at the city, county, district, and state levels as well as voluntary youth agencies such as the YWCA/YMCA, boys’ and girls’ clubs and scouting. Other areas of employment include recreation programs in the military, hospital, commercial, and worksite settings as well as hospital and therapeutic settings. Students completing the Recreation Management area are eligible to sit for the Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP). Students who participate in the Outdoor Leadership and Wilderness Education area have the opportunity to be certified through the Wilderness Education Association as an outdoor leader. This process requires the student to take specific outdoor adventure education courses at CSU Pueblo, go on at least five extended trips, be a Wilderness First Responder, and lead at least two trips as a student leader.

Student Learning Outcomes

1. Possess content knowledge and skills necessary for their perspective fields of study.
2. Exhibit the ability to read and interpret scientific research with application of the scientific methods, statistics, study design, and reporting.
3. Evaluate and integrate critical concepts and skills acquired in the EXPER program to common professional problems in the fields of interest.
4. Exhibit effective oral and written communication regarding subjects related to EXPER in individual and group setting.
5. Apply and demonstrate knowledge, skills and critical problem solving in a field-based setting.

Outcomes Assessment Activities

• End of program exam
• Portfolio
• Paper
• Internship supervisor evaluation

Specific Program Requirements 

Program Overview

Specific General Education Requirements

Specific Major Requirements 

Specific Concentration Requirements

Specific Graduation Requirements

All HSHM Majors are required to:

• Complete a concentration of study with a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher.
• Earn a 2.0 overall GPA to enroll in 300 or 400-level courses in the department;
• Earn a minimum grade of a “C” in all prerequisite and major courses;
• Repeat prerequisite and major courses with a grade of “D” or lower until a grade of “C” or higher is achieved; and
• Earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or higher in required English and Speech Communication courses.
• Successfully complete an internship or field experience course.

Planning Sheet

Disclaimer: The Planning Sheet is designed as a guide for students planning their course selections. The information on this page provides only a suggested schedule. Actual course selections should be made with the advice and consent of an academic advisor. While accurately portraying the information contained in the college catalog, this form is not considered a legal substitute for that document. Students should become familiar with the catalog in effect at the time in which they entered the institution.