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RPL 430 Planning Recreation Programs and Events

Development and implementation of recreation programs and events for diverse populations in a variety of leisure service settings. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: One of the following: RPL 204, 216, 261, 222.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

One of the following: RPL 204, RPL 216, RPL 261, RPL 222

Corequisites

None.

RPL 435 Leadership in Adventure Education Programming

Leadership in trip-planning, risk management, and outdoor etiquette in adventure education. In-depth content in facilitation, processing, campcraft skills, and environmental ethics. Weekend trips required. Prerequisites: RPL 205.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

RPL 205

Corequisites

None.

RPL 436 Facility Operations and Maintenance

Operation and maintenance of areas and facilities for parks, recreation, and leisure services including specialized facilities, e.g. aquatics, ice arenas, sport fields, and natural areas. Prerequisites: RPL 204 or 216 or 261 or 222; signed Recreation Major. Recommended: RPL 307 or 405.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

RPL 204 or RPL 216 or RPL 261 or RPL 222; signed Recreation Major

Corequisites

None.

RPL 438 Meeting and Exposition Planning

The development of skills and knowledge necessary for successful planning and management of conventions, meetings, and expositions in a recreation and event management setting. Prerequisite: RPL 430.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

RPL 430

Corequisites

None.

RPL 470 Park and Natural Resource Management

Management of federal, state, and local park systems, and natural resource areas. Focuses on environmental issues, administration, planning, and visitor management. May be offered as Writing Intensive. Prerequisites: RPL 118; one of the following: RPL 204, 216, 261.

Credits
3(3-0)

Prerequisites

RPL 118; one of the following: RPL 204, RPL 216, RPL 261

Corequisites

None.

RPL 497 Seminar in Recreation Professional Development

Advanced level capstone course focusing on recreation and event management trends and issues, continuing professional development, and resources for continuing education. Prerequisites/Co-requisites: Students must be in their last semester of on campus enrollment prior to the Internship with a minimum of 24 RPL credits and have a signed RPL: Recreation and Event Management major.

Credits
1(1-0)

Prerequisites

None.

Corequisites

None.

RPL 498 Independent Study

Student-initiated project or study of a topic related to recreation, parks, or leisure services guided by a faculty member. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.

Credits
1-6(Spec)

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor

Corequisites

None.

RPL 499 Independent Research in Leisure Services

Research on a topic of interest to the student. Topic, outcomes, and hours must be approved prior to enrollment. CR/NC only. Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.

Credits
1-3(Spec)

Prerequisites

Permission of instructor

Corequisites

None.