2014-2015 Undergraduate Catalog

College of Natural and Health Sciences

School of Human Sciences

RTH 203 Introduction to Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality

Conceptual foundations of play, recreation, leisure, tourism, hospitality. Historical and cultural perspectives, economic and political significance, leisure behavior, the environment, relationship of leisure service agencies, professionalism, issues and trends.

3

RTH 206 Commercial Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality

Organization of commercial recreation, tourism, and hospitality. Supply and demand components, historical and cultural perspectives, marketing, public relations, promotional techniques, roles of commercial leisure delivery systems, and programming strategies.

3

RTH 232 Leadership in Parks and Recreation

Prerequisite: RTH 203. Group management, ethical leadership, program execution/development/evaluation, and event management. Motivating for activity participation. Managing problematic participant behavior. Leading safely, according to age groups in parks and recreation settings.

3

RTH 233 Leadership in Tourism and Hospitality

Prerequisite: RTH 203. The course is designed to assist students in the five critical stages of successful event leadership: research, design, planning, coordination and evaluation. Professional opportunities in the event management industry discussed.

3

RTH 351 Facilities Design & Operations in Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Prerequisite: RTH 203 and RTH 206. Study planning, designing, and operating leisure services areas and facilities; environmental impact; relationship between leisure services, tourism and hospitality. Assessment, standards, regulations, maintenance, operations, construction, equipment. Contracting and RFP process.

3

RTH 368 Program Planning in Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality

Prerequisites: RTH 203 and RTH 206. Structure of recreation, tourism, and hospitality programs and services for all populations and cultures in diverse leisure settings; marketing, public relations, needs assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation of programs and services.

3

RTH 369 Event Programming and Management

Prerequisite: RTH 203 and RTH 206. Advanced study of the meetings, conventions, special events, and exposition industry. Topics covered include event planning, event development and implementation, marketing and public relations, risk management, and event management opportunities.

3

RTH 390 Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality Administration and Law

Prerequisite: RTH 203 and RTH 206. Study of law and administrative principles in recreation, tourism and hospitality. Exploration of statutes, tort, employment, federal and state cases, and contract concepts in the management of leisure services.

3

RTH 394 Practicum in Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality

Prerequisite: RTH 368 or RTH 369. CPR and First Aid, 50 clock hours of experience in recreation and/or tourism and hospitality settings. Consent of instructor. Supervised experience in an agency which provides recreation and/or tourism and hospitality services. Agency and student placement pre-approved. Repeatable, maximum of six credits.

3

RTH 408 Workshop

Workshops on topics in professional preparation taught by practitioners on site. Topics cover standards that require students to demonstrate didactic skills and use agency resources not available on campus. Repeatable, under different subtitles.

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RTH 422 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.) Repeatable, maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

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RTH 444 Experience Industry Issues and Trends

Prerequisites: RTH 368 or RTH 369. Majors Only. Discussion, research, and applications in contemporary issues of the experience industry (recreation, tourism and hospitality). Study of practices guiding professionals in financial management, competition, marketing, event planning, and sustainability.

3

RTH 451 Management of Parks and Recreation Services

Prerequisites: RTH 368 or RTH 369, and RTH 394. Majors only. Personnel, budgeting, financing, organizational practices, legal and legislative processes, regulatory standards, risk management and applications of computers and technology to the management of recreation, tourism & hospitality services.

3

RTH 452 Management of Tourism and Hospitality Services

Prerequisites: RTH 368 or RTH 369, and RTH 394. Majors only. This course focuses on the organizational structures, operations, and practices of management in tourism and hospitality. Topics include financing, planning and organizing, communication, business ethics, marketing, regulatory standards, and budgeting.

3

RTH 490 Evaluation and Research in Recreation,Tourism and Hospitality

Prerequisites: RTH 394, STAT 150, and either RTH 368 or RTH 369. Majors only. Apply research and evaluation procedures, techniques, and methods. Use communication tools, media and computers to analyze data and present evaluation or research findings in recreation, tourism, or hospitality services.

3

RTH 492 Internship in Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality

Prerequisites: All major course work completed. CPR and First Aid. 500 clock hours of approved experience in recreation, tourism, and hospitality settings. 2.5 GPA in major courses. Consent of instructor. A minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour. Course consists of minimum 12 weeks in an approved agency under qualified supervisor with tasks encompassed by professional competencies of accreditation and certification bodies.

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