Department of Recreation & Leisure Studies
Degrees Offered
Scholarships & Awards
Student Organizations
Chair: Dr. Sharon Carter
Department of Recreation/Leisure Studies
Tel: (919) 658- 7878 or 1-800-653-0854 ext. 1175
E-mail: scarter@moc.edu
Assistant Chair: Dr. Burt Lewis
Department of Recreation/Leisure Studies
Tel: (919) 658- 7804 or 1-800-653-0854 ext. 1245
E-mail: blewis@moc.edu
Degrees Offered
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Recreation & Leisure Studies
The Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science in Recreation & Leisure Studies allows students to specialize in either Leisure Service Management , Recreational Therapy , Sport Management , Exercise Science , or Physical Education.
The Generalist/Transfer customizes programs for students interested in a variety of careers (i.e., tourism, employee recreation, church recreation, outdoor recreation, etc.) by combining Recreation/Leisure Studies courses with appropriate courses across the Mount Olive College curriculum and community college credits.
The Bachelor of Arts and Bachelor of Science degrees in Recreation/Leisure Studies are designed to provide a student with a broad knowledge in the field of Recreation and Leisure Services, as well as specific skills in a professional work area. The curriculum includes courses emphasizing philosophy, history, effective use of leisure, program planning and leadership, skill development, organization and administration, management, field experiences, outdoor education, and related course work tailored to meet a student's professional goals in the recreation, parks, and leisure service profession.
B.A. or B.S. Degree in Recreation/Leisure Studies
- Minimum degree requirements of 126 semester hours (sh) of credit as follows:
- A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 (2.5 for Physical Education) on all studies at Mount Olive College with no grade lower than C in the major. Students must complete 32 sh in residence, at least 18 of which must be in the major.
- General Education Requirements: 43-44 sh*
- Required Courses in Recreation/Leisure Studies: 66 sh**
- Leisure Service Management prepares students for leadership and supervisory positions in public, voluntary, and private recreation and leisure service agencies.
Core: RLS 110, 210, 230, 231, 232, 300, 310, 320, 420, 430-24 sh
Professional Emphasis: RLS 250, 300, 400, 410, 415, 499; PED 310,
370; HLH 220 33 sh
Related Studies: ENG 241; PSY 370, Directed elective 9 sh
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Recreational Therapy prepares students for practitioner and supervisory positions in health care agencies and community-based recreation for special populations programs. Upon completion of the program graduates are eligible for North Carolina licensure and national certification.
Core: RLS 110, 210, 230, 231, 232, 300, 310, 320, 420, 430-24 sh
Professional Emphasis: RLS 313, 314, 315, 318, 400, 425, 499;
HLH 220, 330 36 sh
Related Studies: PSY 330, 420; BIO 251, 251L, 252, 252L*;
PSY 330, 420;
Human Service elective 9 sh
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Sport Management prepares students for coaching and athletic management careers in schools and leisure service delivery agencies.
Core:RLS 110, 210, 230, 231, 232, 300, 310, 320, 420, 430-24 sh
Professional Emphasis: RLS 415, 499; PED 310, 370, 372, 373,
374, 400; HLH 220, 330 39 sh
Related Studies: BIO 251, 251L, 252, 252L*; ENG 241 3 sh
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Exercise Science prepares students for careers in fitness centers and wellness programs.
Core: RLS 110, 210, 230, 231, 232, 300, 310, 320, 420, 430-24 sh
Professional Emphasis: RLS 371, 499; PED 310, 340, 341, 342, 343,
374, 375, 400; HLH 220, 330 45 sh
Related Studies: BIO 251, 251L, 252, 252L*
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Physical Education prepares students to apply for teaching positions and seek licensure through the North Carolina lateral entry program; it also prepares students for graduate studies in teacher licensure programs. The degree does not include a teaching license.
Core:RLS 110, 210, 230, 231, 232, 300, 310, 320, 420, 430-24 sh
Professional Emphasis: RLS 250, 499; PED 222, 223, 340, 341, 360,
361, 374, 400, 402 HLH 300 45 sh
Related Studies: BIO 251, 251L, 252, 252L*; EDU 210 3sh
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Generalist /Transfer BA or BS is designed to fit a student's particular area of career interest, and to facilitate the transfer of community college credits into the 4-year curriculum.
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Core: RLS 110, 210, 230, 231, 232, 300, 310, 320, 420,
430 24 sh
Professional Emphasis: Determined in consultation with the
advisor and Department Chair
Related Studies: Determined in consultation with the
advisor and Department Chair
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- General electives: 16-17 sh (B.A. in Recreation/Leisure Studies requires 6-12 sh in a foreign language, with at least 6 sh at the 200-level. )
- *A maximum of 18 sh of GER courses may be duplicated in electives/related studies.
- ** A student may only repeat a RLS/HLH/PED core or professional emphasis course twice in order to achieve a grade of C or above. When a student fails to achieve a C or above after two attempts in a course, the instructor, the student's advisor and the department chair will meet with the student to determine appropriate remedial action.
Bachelor of Applied Science in Recreation & Leisure Studies
The Bachelor of Applied Science is for the student with an Associate of Applied Science who completes a cognate in Recreation & Leisure Studies .
B.A.S. Degree: Cognate in Recreation/Leisure Studies
- A minimum degree requirement of 126 semester hours of credit (sh) as follows:
- Completion of at least 126 sh with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on all studies at Mount Olive College with no grade lower than C in the cognate. Students must complete 32 sh in residence, at least 18 of which must be in the cognate.
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General Education Requirements: 43 sh*
- Cognate: 27-36 sh**
- General Electives/Related Studies: 12-15 sh
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Credits for Associate in Applied Science Degree: Up to 64 sh, some of which may be applied to items 2-4 above, as approved by the department chair.
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*A maximum of 18 sh of GER courses may be duplicated in electives/related studies.
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** A student may only repeat a RLS/HLH/PED core or professional emphasis course twice in order to achieve a grade of C or above. When a student fails to achieve a C or above after two attempts in a course, the instructor, the student's advisor and the department chair will meet with the student to determine appropriate remedial action.
Minors
A minor in Recreation & Leisure Studies requires a minimum of 18 sh not including the GER, with no grade below C in the minor. Courses must include RLS 110, 250 or 311, 300, and 9 sh from 300/400-level RLS/HLH/PED courses. Consult a curriculum advisor or the Department Chair for emphasis area guidance sheets.
Associate of Science Degree in Health Science
Through an articulation agreement between Mount Olive College and Watts School of Nursing, a student can graduate with an associate of science degree from Mount Olive College and complete the nursing requirements at Watts School of Nursing to apply for the NCLEX exam for licensure as a registered nurse. To qualify for the associate of science degree, a student must make application to and be accepted for admission into the Watts School of Nursing. Admission information is available on the Watts School of Nursing website at wattsschoolofnursing.org .
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General Education Requirements: 31 sh
- General Education at MOC: ENG 111; REL 200; BIO 251; MAT 120 or higher; HIS 222; PSY 100; SOC 210 (22 sh)
- General Education at Watts School of Nursing: ENG 112; HLH 110; Humanities (9 sh are met through the nursing concentration)
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Concentration Requirement: 48 sh
- Concentration at MOC: PSY 330 (3 sh)
- Concentration at Watts School of Nursing: N-1000; N-1550;
N-2000; N-3000; N-4000; N-4550 (45 sh)
Links
Course Catalog - Click on link and scroll down to RLS for degrees. Click the link descriptions below and scroll down to RLS, HLH or PED to view course descriptions .
Scholarships & Awards
Alumnus of the Year Award
A plaque given to a person selected by the Department of Recreation/Leisure Studies for contributions to the profession and to the College.
Most Outstanding Major Award
A plaque and scholarship given to a person selected by the Alumni Executive Committee for scholarship and service.
Most Promising Underclassman Award
A plaque and scholarship given to a person selected by the Alumni Executive Committee for academic excellence.
Distinguished Service Award
A plaque given to a person selected by the Majors Club Award Committee for leadership in service activities.
Outstanding Achievement Award
A plaque given to a person selected by the Majors Club Award Committee for academic excellence.
Student Organizations
Recreation Majors Club
The purpose of the Mount Olive College Society of Recreation Majors is twofold:
- to promote an understanding of the need for positive leisure in one's life
- and to enhance the development of future practitioners in the fields of recreation/leisure/park services.
The club focuses on personal and professional growth through service to the College and community, involvement in professional organizations, and networking with professionals in the field.
Faculty
Sharon Carter, Ed.D., LRT/CTRS
Professor & Chair
Tel: (919) 658- 7878
E-mail: scarter@moc.edu
Allen "Mac" Cassell, Ph.D.
Professor
Tel: (919) 658-1177
E-mail: mcassell@moc.edu
Bill Clingan, M.Ed.
Associate Professor
Trojan Club Executive Director
wclingan@moc.edu
919-658-7803
Jaime Kylis-Higginbotham, M.S.
Assistant Professor
Softball Coach
jkylis@moc.edu
919-658-7808
Carl Lancaster, M.A.
Assistant Professor
Baseball Coach
clancaster@moc.edu
919-658-7806
Wendy Lee , M.A.
Instructor
Women's Basketball Coach
wlawrence@moc.edu
919-658-7805
Burt Lewis, Ph.D.
Associate Professor & Assistant Chair
Tennis Coach
blewis@moc.edu
919-658-7804
Jill Mills, Re.D.
Professor
Tel: (919) 658-7879
E-mail: jmills@moc.edu
Robert Watt, M.S,
Instructor
Tel: (919)658-7806
E-mail: rwatt@moc.edu
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