RPL - Recr, Parks, & Leisure Serv Admin
Budgetary and fund development procedures for leisure service agencies. Quantitative Reasoning. Prerequisite: One of the following: RPL 204, 216, 222, 261, graduate status. Pre/Co-requisite: One of the following:
RPL 358, 430, 431.
Credits
3(3-0)
Situational analysis of the legal systems impacting the delivery of recreation and leisure services. Emphasis on applied legal understanding and loss control strategies. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: 6 credits in RPL or signed Event Management Minor; or Graduate Status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Exploration of the philosophical and social foundations, benefits, and application of recreation and leisure services. Develops skills for research and evaluation in leisure service settings. Prerequisites: 14 credits in RPL or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Processes and applied skills for fund development and grant writing for public and nonprofit organizations. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Pre/Co-requisites: RPL 405 or 508 or senior or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Provides the foundation and basis for applying marketing principles and techniques to the provision of leisure service experiences. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: 6 Credits of RPL or Event Management Minor.
Credits
3(3-0)
Advanced concepts and skills for cultural and natural heritage interpretation in parks, natural resource areas, non-profit agencies, zoos, camps, and nature centers. Prerequisites:
RPL 358 or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Exploration of wilderness as a unique natural resource context. Examines legislative origins, policy decisions, and management philosophies in relation to current issues and trends. Prerequisites:
RPL 216 or graduate status.
Credits
3(3-0)
Credits
3(3-0)
Current issues in the administration of therapeutic recreation services including: credentialing, accreditation, coverage, budgeting, quality assurance, risk management, marketing, human resource management, and professional advancement. Prerequisites:
RPL 118, 210; two of the following
RPL 340, 341, 342, 345. Pre/Co-requisites:
RPL 349, 351, 580.
Credits
3(3-0)
Advanced concentration study of a current recreation or park administration problem or issue. Prerequisite: Admission to MA or MSA in Recreation & Park Administration program.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Exploration of one or more aspects of the recreation, parks, and leisure services profession through individual study. Prerequisite: Admission to MA or MSA in Recreation & Park Administration program.
Credits
1(Spec)
The administrative aspects of operating recreation, parks, and leisure services systems. Emphasis on advanced administrative principles, practices, methods, and issues. Prerequisite: Admission to MA or MSA in Recreation & Park Administration program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Introduction to leisure research methodology. Prerequisite: Admission to MA or MSA in Recreation & Park Administration program.
Credits
1(1-0)
A study of evaluation and its application to the field of recreation and leisure services. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSA program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Supervised and practical experience in some facet of recreation or park administration or supervision. Not applicable for RPL Master's candidates, except to fulfill requirement deficiencies. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Theories of leisure behavior and current issues and trends in leisure. Topics discussed are dependent upon interests of students enrolled in class. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSA program.
Credits
3(3-0)
A non-credit course intended for students who have completed all program credits but still need to use university resources to complete their degree requirements. Prerequisite: Admission to MA or MSA in Recreation & Park Administration program.
Credits
1(1-0)
Principles and procedures in the planning, development, and maintenance of park and recreation areas and facilities. Prerequisite: Admission to MA or MSA in Recreation & Park Administration program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Administrative practices for the management and operations of areas and facilities for recreation and leisure services. This course may be offered in an online or hybrid format.
Credits
3(3-0)
Principles and procedures in the conceptualization, planning, administration, operations, and evaluation of recreation programs and special events. This course may be offered in a hybrid or online format. Prerequisite: Admission to the MSA program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Focus on state, national, and international agencies involved in the provision of programs and services for outdoor recreation. Prerequisite: Admission to MA or MSA in Recreation & Park Administration program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Advanced internship experience, performed under a certified or trained professional in a recreation/leisure setting for a 15-week period. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Student proposes, implements, and evaluates an advanced, in-depth administrative or supervisory level applied project. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Independent research in a topic of interest. Topic must be approved prior to enrollment. Not open to students taking
RPL 798. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor. Recommended:
PES 670 or HEV 597.
Credits
2(Spec)
A written thesis and oral defense of research conducted in the leisure services field. The thesis must be approved by the candidate's graduate committee and advisor. Not open to students enrolled in
RPL 791. CR/NC only. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)