Field
Experience

Background: As part of the Recreation curriculum, students must complete 2 professional field experiences.

210 Field Participation- The first field work is usually completed following sophomore year. The field work is worth 3 credits, and it includes a minimum of a 120 hours. Students must complete papers throughout the field experience. This summer field work is a wonderful opportunity for professional exploration, it helps expand horizons and refinement of thinking, and it is a great opportunity for resume building. Students must complete 25 volunteer hours before participating in the 210 Field Participation.

425 Field Experience- The Internship of Professional Field Experience is worth 10-12 credits, and it is the senior capstone experience. This field experience includes a minimum of 400 hours. The final internship is completed following completion of the Professional Semester. This internship serves as a stepping stone to a professional position. It consists of 10 to 12 credits and is the senior capstone experience. A minimum of 400 hours must be completed following the Professional Semester.