RECR 10. Introduction to Leisure Services (3). An introduction to the field of leisure services and its various elements, developed from a historical perspective. The course surveys the park and recreation movement, the leisure service delivery system, and the theoretical and conceptual basis of that system.

RECR 40. Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Issues (3). A survey course taught from a psychosocial perspective addressing the roles of public and private agencies in meeting increased demand for outdoor recreation. Emphasizes the implications of environmental awareness on outdoor recreation.

RECR 70. Special Recreation Services (3). An analysis of the problems confronting disadvantaged individuals and groups including the aging, economically disadvantaged, mentally retarded, physically disabled, and youth. Special attention is given to meeting their leisure needs in community settings.

RECR 96. Independent Studies in RECR (Variable credit). Individual readings, research, and/or field study of a recreation issue, problem, service system, or activity pattern. The course may take the form of an independent study or seminar depending upon student interests and enrollment.

RECR 101. Women, Work, and Leisure (3). Implications of the relationship between women and leisure from a lifestyle perspective, and an analysis of the changing role of women and changing leisure concepts from a feminist perspective.

RECR 111. Play in America (3). A study of play as a personal and cultural phenomenon. Consideration is given to the impact that religion, philosophy, social structure, economics, technology, and education have had on the valuing of play in America.

RECR 112. Leisure in a Diverse Society (3). An analysis of diverse populations and the meaning and impact of leisure on the lives of these individuals. Race, class, gender, culture, age, disability, employment, and sexual orientation will be addressed related to implications for leisure.

RECR 120. Program Planning for Recreation Services (3). A study of the principles of planning recreation programs and the factors which affect its implementation and functioning.

RECR 130. Introduction to Group Dynamics and Community Leadership (3). An analysis of the techniques, methods, and motives of group and community leaders. Special attention is focused upon the roles of organizational structure, personnel policies, and inservice training programs.

RECR 140. Recreation Spaces: Their Design and Use (3). Principles of planning recreation areas and facilities and the relationship of human needs to environmental resources.

RECR 150. Evaluation of Recreation Services (3). Techniques and application of various methods for evaluating organized recreation services and programs.

RECR 160. Administration of Recreation Services (3). Analysis of recreation systems from the standpoint of organization, administration, finances, training, legislation, public relations, and coordination of community resources.

RECR 175. Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation Services (3). History and philosophy of therapeutic recreation. A survey of basic counseling/interactional styles, clinical and administrative skills, and interdisciplinary approaches in a variety of clinical settings.

RECR 176. Clinical Skills in Therapeutic Recreation (3). Development of helping skills for the practice of therapeutic recreation emphasizing rationale, techniques, and the role responsibilities of therapeutic recreation in the area of leisure education. A 20 hour practicum is required.

RECR 177. Disabling Conditions and the Practice of Therapeutic Recreation (3). Prerequisites, RECR 175 and
RECR 176. A study of the relationship between various disabling conditions and the practice of therapeutic recreation. A 24 hour practicum is required.

RECR 180/181. Supervised Field Training in Recreation (3,3). Prerequisites, three or more courses in recreation; students will have an opportunity to receive varied practical on-the-job experience in one of many agency types.

RECR 199. Selected Issues Seminar (Variable credit). Current issues, techniques, and research of a topical short-term nature are the focus of these seminars.

RECR 210. Work, Leisure, and Organized Recreation in the United States (3). A description and analysis of the scope of organized recreation systems, the evolution of work and leisure attitudes, and the trends of individual recreation behavior.

RECR 230. Managing Organizational Behavior in Recreation Services (3). A study of organizational behavior and theory to promote insight into micro and macro issues confronting professionals in organized recreation services.

RECR 250. Research Design and Methods I (3). An appraisal of current recreation research. Introduction to statistical techniques and analysis; application of quantitative methods to research problems.

RECR 251. Research Design and Methods II (3). Prerequisite, RECR 250 and a course in statistics. Students review qualitative research methods and apply them to recreation issues. Design and preparation of a research proposal and completion of a mini-research project.

RECR 260. Human Resource Management in Recreation Services (3). Analysis of recreation services from the standpoint of human resource planning, job analysis, recruitment, training, performance appraisal and compensation of paid staff. Human resources management issues related to volunteers are also discussed.

RECR 265. Strategic Management of Recreation Services (3). A focus on the strategic processes important to recreation organizations: management, marketing, and finance. Strategic management, the major emphasis of the course, is the spine onto which marketing and finance will be integrated.

RECR 270. Administration of Therapeutic Recreation Services (3). Emphasis on information specific to the administration of therapeutic recreation such as fiscal management, quality assurance, evaluation, marketing of therapeutic recreation, and other general administrative topics.

RECR 275. Principles and Procedures in Therapeutic Recreation (3). A study of the existing practices and principles of therapeutic recreation. An in-depth treatment of assessment/evaluation, goal setting and individualized planning, documentation, leisure counseling, and clinical skills.

RECR 280, 281. Internship in Recreation Administration

RECR 290. Independent Field Study

RECR 310. Seminar in Leisure Studies (3). A survey of contemporary views of society and their structures, as they relate to concepts of leisure and recreation behaviors.

RECR 365. Recreation Management Seminar: Selected Topic, Problems and Issues. (3). The purpose of this seminar is to involve graduate recreation management students in an in-depth consideration of selected topics relevant to the recreation administrator/manager in commercial, non-profit, and public leisure agencies.

RECR 376. Issues and Problems in Therapeutic Recreation (3). An in-depth treatment of various issues, problems, and concerns such a professionalism, credentialing, accessibility, mainstreaming, recent legislation, and others as they relate to the provision of therapeutic recreation services.

RECR 393. Thesis

RECR 400. General Registration