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RPL 307 Management Skills in Leisure Services

The development of conceptual and human relations skills necessary to the successful management of a leisure service agency. Prerequisites: RPL 118; One of the following: RPL 204, 216, 222, 261.

Credits
3(3-0)

RPL 310 Pre-Internship in Leisure Services

Preparation for participation in the internship experience. Should be taken two semesters prior to internship. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: RPL 216 or 222.

Credits
1(1-0)

RPL 311 Pre-Internship in Therapeutic Recreation

Preparation for participation in a therapeutic recreation internship experience. Should be taken two semesters prior to internship. Prerequisites: Two of the following: RPL 340, 341, 342, 345; admission to the Therapeutic Recreation program.

Credits
1(1-0)

RPL 318 Field Course in Recreation Specialization

Supervised practical, field work experience within a leisure services organization.

Credits
1-15(Spec)

RPL 320 Professional Internship in Recreation

In-depth, capstone internship experience in commercial, community, therapeutic, or outdoor recreation. Prerequisite: RPL 310.

Credits
1-30(Spec)

RPL 321 International Practicum in Leisure Services

In-depth, practical field experience for international students with a leisure or recreation agency.

Credits
1-30(Spec)

RPL 333 Production of Festivals and Events

The production and management of events and festivals through student application and fieldwork. Required attendance at course-identified event for service learning component. Prerequisites: RPL 430; signed Event Management Minor or Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services Administration major.

Credits
2(1-2)

RPL 340 Therapeutic Recreation: Developmental Disabilities

Assessment, planning, and therapeutic recreation programming for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Prerequisite: RPL 210; Admission to the therapeutic recreation program.

Credits
3(3-0)

RPL 341 Therapeutic Recreation: Physical Disabilities

Assessment, planning, and therapeutic recreation programming for individuals with physical disabilities. Prerequisite: RPL 210; Admission to the therapeutic recreation program.

Credits
3(3-0)

RPL 342 Therapeutic Recreation: Behavioral Health

Assessment, planning, and therapeutic recreation programming for clients with behavioral health impairments. Prerequisite: RPL 210; admission to the therapeutic recreation program.

Credits
3(3-0)

RPL 343 Tourism

An examination of where and why the hospitality services industry client travels domestically and abroad, and the economic impact of tourism expenditures. Identical to HSA 343. Credit may not be earned in more than one of these courses.

Credits
3(3-0)

Cross Listed Courses

HSA 343

RPL 345 Therapeutic Recreation: Gerontology

Assessment, planning, and therapeutic recreation programming for individuals with age related disabilities. Prerequisite: RPL 210; Admission to the therapeutic recreation program.

Credits
3(3-0)

RPL 348 Aquatic Therapy Seminar

Explore the benefits and techniques of aquatic therapy when servicing individuals with neurological, neuromuscular, and orthopedic disorders. All students will practice techniques in the water. Pre/Co-Requisite: RPL 341, HSC 214. Prerequisite: RPL 210, the ability to swim.

Credits
1(1-0)

RPL 349 Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation

An in-depth review of the unique facilitation techniques, interventions, or modalities implemented by the recreational therapist. Prerequisites: RPL 118, 210 and two of the following: RPL 340, 341, 342, 345.

Credits
3(3-0)

RPL 351 Pharmacology for Therapeutic Recreation

Essentials of pharmacology for therapeutic recreation and other allied health professions. Prerequisites: Two of the following: RPL 340, 341, 342, 345.

Credits
1(1-0)

RPL 358 Foundations of Outdoor and Environmental Education

Introduction to the foundational concepts, principles, and teaching methods of outdoor and environmental education for non-formal and formal education settings. May by offered as Writing Intensive.

Credits
3(3-0)

RPL 360 Advanced Wilderness Adventure Trip Facilitation

Development of wilderness adventure facilitation skills including group management, group goal setting, environmental ethics, advanced camping, and wilderness navigation skills. Prerequisite: RLA 180. Recommended: Prior backpacking and camping experience.

Credits
3(Spec)

RPL 365 Wilderness First Responder

In-depth emergency medical training for wilderness settings. Prerequisite: RPL 216.

Credits
3(3-0)

RPL 370 Leave No Trace Ethics

Examines the seven principles of Leave No Trace. Instruction in effective Leave No Trace teaching techniques and certification as professional Leave No Trace Trainers. Prerequisite: RPL signed major/minor.

Credits
1(1-0)