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RMP 800 - Concepts of Recreation and Leisure
Credits:
3.00
An overview of historical and philosophical perspectives
of the play, recreation, therapeutic recreation, and park
and natural resource conservation movements. Students
examine recreation leisure and recreation resources in
contemporary society, particularly in the context of the
development of social capital. Includes leisure values and
ideals, the emergence and evolution of "free time"
diversity, and public policy implications. Prereq:
permission.
RMP 805 - Management and Policy in Therapeutic Recreation
Credits:
3.00
Students acquire knowledge of current principles and
procedures for assuming an administrative role in the
therapeutic recreation profession. Includes issues and
practices related to supervision, reimbursement, quality
improvement programs, consultation, marketing, and more.
Prereq: permission.
RMP 806 - Recreation Administration and Organizational Behavior
Credits:
3.00
The organization and administration of public, private,
and not-for-profit recreation agencies. The primary unit
of analysis in this class is the recreation organization
and the environment in which it operates. Emphasis is
placed on organization, management, marketing, and
financing applications, theories, and research. Prereq: RMP
800, permission.
RMP 811 - Recreation Resource Management
Credits:
3.00
An examination of the supply and demand of natural
resources for outdoor recreation uses, with emphasis on
relationships between public and private roles and
responsibilities. Historical, social, and environmental
impacts of outdoor recreation use are discussed. Current
principles and techniques of recreation resource planning
and management are outlined. Prereq: permission.
RMP #830 - Camp Administration and Leadership
Credits:
3.00
Provides students with an understanding of administrative
and organizational practices in structured camp settings.
The theory, practice, and challenges of program planning
for youth and adult development within the recreation
context of camping. Explores current sociological,
environmental, economical and legislative trends
influencing contemporary camp management. Prereq: permission
RMP 843 - Cultural Environmental Interpretation
Credits:
3.00
This course focuses on the communication processes and
practices used by parks and recreation professionals to
explain and interpret the special characteristics of
cultural and environmental resource sites for visitors.
Conceptual principles for planning, interpretive programs
as well as techniques for analyzing and disseminating
information and entertainment through various media
(personal interactions, verbal presentations, exhibits,
publications, and other programs) will be discussed.
Delivery of interpretive messages across a variety of
audiences, strategies for programming interpretative
services, and the administration and evaluation of
interpretive services in recreation settings will be
examined.
RMP 860 - Community Sport Organizations: Administration and Development
Credits:
3.00
The administration and development of participant-based
community sport organizations and resources. Emphasizes
the administrative and programming competencies necessary
to effectively manage these resources. A focus on problems
and the development of research-oriented solutions related
to the management of community sport organizations is
emphasized. Prereq: RMP 800, 805 or 806 or permission.
RMP 870 - Management and Design of Recreation and Park Facilities
Credits:
3.00
Provides students with an orientation to the theories,
design, operation, and functions of recreational
facilities. Topics include facility development,
operational considerations, and auxiliary functions that
impact the manager's role. Students gain insight into key
areas of facility management through visitations to actual
facilities. Prereq: RMP 800, 805 or 806; permission.
Special fee.
RMP 872 - Law and Public Policy in Leisure Services
Credits:
3.00
Topics including an overview of the nature of law and U.S.
legal systems; the law of torts, contracts, civil
liberties and rights; risk management and legal research
are addressed in the context of recreation services and
resources. Public policy and professional advocacy
implications are examined as related to legislative and
decisional systems. Prereq: RMP 800 and permission.
RMP #875 - Entrepreneurial and Commercial Recreation
Credits:
3.00
Principles of business planning and development as applied
to the private sector leisure services industry.
Emphasizes knowledge of key commercial leisure services
profiles and their intersection with allied professions
such as hospitality and tourism. Course topics include
entrepreneurship, business planning, needs assessment,
product development, selling, financing, legal
designations, and business operations leading to the
development of a business plan for a new entrepreneurial
recreation enterprise.
RMP 897 - Master's Project
Credits:
3.00
Prereq: RMP 800, 805 or 806. Permission required.
RMP 899 - Master's Thesis
Credits:
3.00
Prereq: RMP 800, 805 or 806, A graduate level statistics
and graduate level methods course. Permission required.
May be repeated for a maximum of 6 credits. Cr/F.
RMP #910 - Conceptual Issues and Trends in Therapeutic Recreation
Credits:
3.00
An analysis and exploration of contemporary professional
issues in the field of therapeutic recreation, including:
philosophical foundations, credentialing, legislation,
professional development, reimbursement, performance
improvement, and documentation. Historical and cultural
contexts of each issue are discussed and translated into
practical applications for therapeutic recreation
professionals. Prereq: RMP 800, permission.
RMP 912 - Non-Profit Administration and Leadership
Credits:
3.00
An overview of the creation, management, and
administration of non-profit organizations and businesses.
Examines legal requirements for charter and incorporation
by state law and Federal guidelines from the Internal
Revenue Service. Current trends and issues in non-profit
sector business are explored and a survey of the wide
diversity of non-profit sector organizations is included.
Since a high percentage of recreation agencies are
incorporated as non-profit organizations, specific
applications are made to the field of leisure and
recreation. Prereq: RMP 800, 805 or 806 or permission.
RMP 924 - Grantwriting and Fund Development
Credits:
3.00
Students develop an understanding of the meaning of
philanthropy, its importance in society, and its integral
relationship to the fund development process. The social
context for philanthropy, development, and fund raising and
the changing practices for non-profit leadership are
addressed. Presents and evaluates strategies and
communication tools used to support fund development goals.
Students develop abilities in grantwriting, requesting
major donor support, structuring annual giving campaigns,
and establishing special events. Prereq: RMP 800 or
permission.
RMP 964 - Graduate Internship
Credits:
3.00
Supervised, professional administrative work experience in
an approved recreation, park, tourism, or health care
agency. Students participate in a 14-week 560-hour
internship experience after receiving approval from their
academic adviser and the internship coordinator. Prereq:
RMP 800, 805 or 806, permission. Cr/F.
RMP 970 - Teaching Practicum
Credits:
3.00
Students work with a faculty mentor to investigate,
observe, and practice teaching methods and learning
theory. Includes the various instructional technologies as
tools to enhance the teaching/learning process. The
Teaching Practicum is designed for students who wish to
assume part-time or adjunct University teaching positions
upon completion of the Master's degree or who see
themselves pursuing a future doctoral degree with higher
education as a career goal. Prereq: RMP 800 and permission.
Cr/F.
RMP 980 - Independent Study
Credits:
1.00 to 3.00
Prereq: RMP 800 and 805 or 806, permission. May be
repeated for a maximum of 6 credits.
RMP 995 - Colloquium Seminar
Credits:
3.00
As a capstone course for the M.S. Degree in Recreation
Management and Policy, this course is designed to invite
students to bring content and ideas formed in previous
coursework and experience to the consideration of
opportunities and challenges in future professional
practice. Central themes include ethical problem solving
and issues and trends within the profession. Approaches to
ethical inquiry, analysis of evidence and advocacy
methodologies are addressed in the context of forming and
articulating professional positions. The course is
conducted as a colloquium with all participants
contributing to the learning process. Prereq: RMP 800, 805
or 806, and permission.
RMP 998 - Special Topics
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00