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)
Prerequisites
One of the following: RPL 204, RPL 216, RPL 222, RPL 261, graduate status
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
6 credits in RPL or signed Event Management Minor; or Graduate Status
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
14 credits in RPL or graduate status
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
6 Credits of RPL or Event Management Minor
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
RPL 358 or graduate status
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
RPL 216 or graduate status
Corequisites
None.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
RPL 210 and any two of the following: RPL 340, RPL 341, RPL 342, or RPL 345
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
RPL 118, RPL 210; two of the following RPL 340, RPL 341, RPL 342, RPL 346
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to MA or MSA in Recreation & Park Administration program
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to MA or MSA in Recreation & Park Administration program
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to MA or MSA in Recreation & Park Administration program
Corequisites
None.
Introduction to leisure research methodology. Prerequisite: Admission to MA or MSA in Recreation & Park Administration program.
Credits
1(1-0)
Prerequisites
Admission to MA or MSA in Recreation & Park Administration program
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MSA program
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
This course focuses on the creation and testing of evidence-based practices for the inclusion of people with disabilities in the community. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Disability Studies & Communication Graduate Certificate program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Acceptance into the Disability Studies & Communication Graduate Certificate Program
Corequisites
None.
This course provides an overview of the social functioning of people with disabilities through the lens of the Social Model of Disability. This course may be offered in an online format. Prerequisite: Acceptance into Disability Studies & Community Inclusion Graduate Certificate Program.
Credits
3(3-0)
Prerequisites
Acceptance into Disability Studies & Community Inclusion Graduate Certificate Program
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MSA program
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to MA or MSA in Recreation & Park Administration program
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to MA or MSA in Recreation & Park Administration program
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
None.
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to the MSA program
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Admission to MA or MSA in Recreation & Park Administration program
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
Student proposes, implements, and evaluates an advanced, in-depth administrative or supervisory level applied project. Prerequisite: Permission of instructor.
Credits
1-6(Spec)
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.
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)
Prerequisites
Permission of instructor
Corequisites
None.