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199 Fieldwork in Leisure Services. (1, repeatable to 2)

A minimum of 50 clock hours of professional experience in daily operation, supervision, financial management, and/or evaluation at an instructor-approved leisure, nonprofit, therapeutic, or youth service agency (based on students’ career goals, option, and/or chosen minor). Graded S/U only.

235 Programming Principles & Applications in Leisure Services.

Explores the purpose and functions of programs, planning principles, objectives, organizational behavior, and evaluation. Translation of a program plan into practical situations. Writing Instruction in the Disciplines (WID) course. Field observations required. A one-time charge for online instruction materials applies to this course.

322 Administration of Leisure Services

Provides basis for understanding administrative processes related to delivery of leisure services. Explores legal/legislative issues, organizational structure, planning, and human resource management. Writing Instruction in the Disciplines (WID) course. Prerequisites: RPTA 230 and 235; junior status or consent of instructor.

370 Administration of Nonprofit Organizations

The course will introduce the history, mission, programs, and staffing of nonprofit organizations in the U.S. and focus on the role they have in meeting the needs of youth and adults, including those of under-represented groups, in society. Prerequisite: junior status or consent of instructor.

398 Internship Seminar. (1)

Assists students to determine personal goals and objectives, conduct survey and apply to various agencies before making final selection for location of internship. Prerequisites: RPTA majors of junior status; RPTA minors by petition.

424 Fund Raising and Volunteerism in Leisure Services

A study of the principles and practices associated with fundraising and utilization of volunteers in public as well as private nonprofit leisure service organizations. Prerequisite: junior status or consent of the instructor.

428 Youth and Leisure Services

A study of the theories, principles, and practices related to youth and leisure including social trends and issues, youth development, youth services agencies, program planning and evaluation, behavior management, leadership, and public relations. Fieldwork observations required. Prerequisites: junior status or consent of the instructor.

430 Principles of Recreational Sports

The role of sport as a developmental tool by organizations such as local government, youth, and family nonprofit organizations, universities, corporations, military bases, and specialized amateur athletic organizations. Emphasis is placed on various instructional and competitive program delivery models. Prerequisite: junior status or consent of the instructor.

476 Special Topics. (3, repeatable to 9 for different topics)

This course explores a topic of current interest in recreation, park, and tourism administration. Prerequisites: RPTA 111 or permission of instructor.