Department of Applied Human Sciences
Specialization in Leisure Sciences
2011-2012
NOTE: THIS IS A WORKING CHECKLIST. PLEASE REFER TO THE 2011-2012 UNDERGRADUATE
CALENDAR FOR THE OFFICIAL PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.
It is recommended that students meet with an AHSC academic advisor at least once a year.
Required Courses (48 Credits)
21 credits
------ AHSC 215
History of Recreation & Leisure in Canada. Students who have completed AHSC 298G or HIST
215 may not take this course for credit.
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AHSC 220
AHSC 230
AHSC 241
AHSC 260
AHSC 285
Life Span Growth and Development for Practitioners
Interpersonal Communication and Relationships
Recreation & Leisure in Contemporary Society
Program Planning, Design and Evaluation
Social Psychology of Leisure (pre-req. AHSC 241 previously or concurrently) Students
who have taken AHSC 298F or PSYC 286 may not take this course for credit.
OR
SOCI 244 Sociology of Leisure. Students who have taken SOCI 344 may not take this course for
credit.
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PHIL 255
15 credits
-----AHSC 350
-----AHSC 361
-----AHSC 371
-----AHSC 380
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AHSC 382
12 credits
-----AHSC 427
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AHSC 431
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AHSC 437*
Philosophy of Leisure (pre-req. 30 University credits)
Leisure Education (pre-req. AHSC 241, 260)
Leisure Services Leadership (pre-req. AHSC 230, 241)
Community Recreation Planning (pre-req. AHSC 241, 260)
Quantitative Research Methods for Practitioners (pre-req. 30 University credits including
AHSC 260)
Qualitative Research Methods for Practitioners (pre-req. 30 University credits including
AHSC 260)
Administration of Leisure Services (pre-req. 60 University credits including AHSC 361;
AHSC 371 or 381)
Leisure Science Seminar (pre-req. 60 University credits including AHSC 215 or
AHSC298G or HIST 215, AHSC 361, 371; and PHIL 255 previously or concurrently)
Internship in Leisure Science (pre-req. 60 University credits including AHSC 361, 371
and permission of the Department).
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Program Electives (12 credits)
Nine (9) elective credits chosen from either Recreation Programming or Recreation Administration.
Three (3) credits chosen from AHSC 421, 422, 444, 450, 460*, 490 or 491.
(Recommended to be chosen in consultation with an AHSC academic advisor.)
Recreation Programming
-----AHSC 281
Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
-----AHSC 310
Tourism in Canada
-----AHSC 311
Respecting Diversity in Human Relations (pre-req. 30 University credits including AHSC
230) Students who have taken AHSC 245 may not take this course for credit.
-----AHSC 323
Gender and Leisure (pre-req. 30 University credits including AHSC 241 or AHSC 242)
-----AHSC 333
Leisure and the Environment (pre-req. 30 University credits including AHSC 241 or AHSC
242)
-----AHSC 340
Employee Recreation Services (pre-req. 30 University credits including AHSC 241 or AHSC 242)
-----AHSC 360
Play, Adult Learning and Development (pre-req. 30 University credits including AHSC 220)
-----AHSC 421
Political and Legal Aspects of Leisure Services (pre-req. 30 University credits including
AHSC 241)
-----AHSC 422
Youth and Leisure (pre-req. 30 University credits including AHSC 220, 241, 260)
-----AHSC 444
The Older Adult and Leisure (pre-req. 30 University credits including AHSC 220, 241, 260)
-----AHSC 450
Leisure Assessment and Counselling (30 University credits including AHSC 281 and 350)
-----AHSC 460* Health Promotion (pre-req. 30 University credits including AHSC 230)
-----AHSC 490
Independent Study I (pre-req. 30 University credits and Permission of the Department)
-----AHSC 491
Independent Study II (pre-req. 30 University credits and Permission of the Department)
Recreation Administration
(Recommended to be chosen in consultation with an AHSC academic advisor.)
It is mandatory that courses be chosen from at least 3 areas.
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ACCO 230
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ACCO 240
Introduction to Financial Accounting. Students who have taken ACCO 220 may not take this course
for credit.
Introduction to Managerial Accounting. (Pre-req. ACCO 230) Students who have taken ACCO
220 may not take this course for credit.
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ADMI 201
ADMI 202
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ECON 201
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ECON 203
Introduction to Administration
Perspectives on Canadian Business. Students who receive credit for this course may not take
MANA 369 for credit.
Introduction to Microeconomics. Students who have taken ECON 200 may not take this course for
credit.
Introduction to Macroeconomics. Students who have taken ECON 200 may not take this course for
credit.
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INTE 290
Introduction to Computer Usage & Document Design
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MANA 211*
Business Law. Students who have taken MANA 298 may not take this course for credit.
Foundations of Modern Management. Students who have taken MANA 201 or COMM 210 may not
MANA 266
take this course for credit.
----MARK 201 Introduction to Marketing
General Electives (30 credits)
A minimum of 24 credits must be taken outside of AHSC.
General Education Requirements
Students are required to take 6 credits of General Education courses. These 6 credits are part of the 24 general
elective credits that must be taken outside of AHSC.
It is recommended that at least 3 credits be completed in the first year.
Since AHSC falls under the Social Sciences disciplinary sector, General Education requirements will be satisfied by the
completion of:
3 credits in Humanities_________________________
3 credits in Sciences___________________________
For more information about General Education, please refer to Section 31.0004 of the Concordia Undergraduate Calendar.
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(All courses are 3 credits except where * indicates 6-credit courses.)
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