The best time for a Recreation Management and Physical Education major to go abroad will be a combination of their concentration, credits they have transferred in, whether they have a dual major or a minor, whether they plan on taking any summer classes, and obviously their personal situation. Listed below are some suggested time frames for each concentration. Students looking to go abroad during a different period are encouraged to work closely with their department advisor and the Education Abroad Office.
For all concentrations short-term study abroad opportunities are normally fairly easy to fit into a student’s degree plan. Students are able to start participating on short-term programs (winter break, spring break, and summer) as early as their first year. Students participating on short-term faculty-led programs often fulfill General Education, Major Free Electives, Major Concentration courses, Language requirements, or 2nd Major/Minor requirements. Students participating on partner summer programs may be able to fulfill Recreation Management and Physical Education requirements in addition to the above options. Some students will also engage in research or complete an international internship.
RMPE majors often participate in a department faculty-led program as these courses are directly integrated into the major. Students are also encouraged to consider a semester program.
RMPE: Health and Physical Education
Due to certification requirements the best time for an HPE major to spend a semester abroad is during the first semester of their Sophomore Year. Students will need to plan to take HPE 2130 while abroad to stay on track. Students should also plan to take CI 2300 during the summer before their study abroad semester.
RMPE: Commercial Recreation and Tourism Management
Students looking to spend a semester abroad should look to complete RM _____, before going abroad. The Junior Year is often the best time to go abroad. Students should save 1-2 General Education requirements as well as their RM Concentration coursework. This is also an ideal time to satisfy some of your minor requirements. It may also be possible to complete the required internship abroad.
RMPE: Outdoor Experiential Education
Students normally organize their semester abroad so that they are fulfill OEE requirements as well as some minor coursework. This is often completed during the Junior Year. Students should be sure to take RM ____ prior to going abroad.
RMPE: Recreation and Park Management
Recreation and Park Management majors can study abroad for a semester during their Junior Year. Students will fulfill Minor and Concentration requirements, as well as a General Education course or two. Students should plan to take RM _____ before going abroad as it may not be offered on a semester program.
