Undergraduate Catalog 2021-2022

College of Natural and Health Sciences

Department of Human Services

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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

RTH 231 Leadership in RTH

Organization, group leadership, assessment, time management, evaluation of RTH programs, followership, special event management, programming strategies in RTH. Human development for all populations throughout the lifespan; techniques, strategies and resources for a variety of RTH settings.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

RTH 232 Leadership in Parks and Recreation

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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

RTH 233 Leadership in Tourism and Hospitality

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

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

RTH 321 Developing Agritourism Opportunities in the Experience Economy

Study of agritourism history, concepts, and opportunities. Inventory and assessment of agritourism products, creation of the agritourism visitor experience, and program planning and marketing.
3

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

RTH 322 Agritourism Hospitality Management and Administration

Study of hospitality strategic management and administration in an agritourism context. Students will learn situation analysis, creation of a business plan, budgeting and financial management, product development and marketing.
3

Prerequisites

RTH 321 with a minimum grade of D-

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

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

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

Prerequisites

(RTH 203 and RTH 206 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

RTH 368 Program Planning in Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality

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

Prerequisites

(RTH 203 and RTH 206 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

RTH 369 Event Programming and Management

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

Prerequisites

(RTH 203 and RTH 206 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

RTH 390 Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality Administration and Law

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

Prerequisites

(RTH 203 and RTH 206 with a minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

RTH 394 Practicum in Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality

Supervised experience in an agency, which provides recreation and/or tourism and hospitality services. Agency and student placement pre-approved.
3

Prerequisites

(RTH 368 or RTH 369 with a minimum grade of D-)

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

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.
1- 3

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

ST - Repeatable under different subtitles with no limits on the number of times it can be repeated

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

RTH 422 Directed Studies

Individualized investigation under the direct supervision of a faculty member. (Minimum of 37.5 clock hours required per credit hour.)
1- 3

Special Notes

Maximum concurrent enrollment is two times.

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

RTH 444 Experience Industry Issues and Trends

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

Prerequisites

(RTH 369 or RTH 368 with a minimum grade of D-)

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Recreation (and) Recreation and Tourism (and) Rec, Tourism, Hospitality Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required and Assessment Fee Required

RTH 451 Management of Parks and Recreation Services

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

Prerequisites

(RTH 394 with a minimum grade of D-) and (RTH 368 or RTH 369 with a minimum grade of D-)

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Recreation and Tourism (and) Rec, Tourism, Hospitality Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

RTH 452 Management of Tourism and Hospitality Services

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

Prerequisites

(RTH 368 or RTH 369 with a minimum grade of D-) and (RTH 394 with a minimum grade of D-)

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Recreation and Tourism (and) Rec, Tourism, Hospitality Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

RTH 453 Management of RTH Services

Management theory and practice, leadership, policy development, motivation, personnel, budgeting, financing, organizational practices, legal and legislative processes, management ethics, regulatory standards, risk management, grantsmanship, and applications of computers and technology to the management of RTH services.
3

Prerequisites

RTH 368 with a minimum grade of C

Program Restrictions

Include Rec, Tourism, Hospitality-BS

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

RTH 490 Evaluation and Research in Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality

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

Prerequisites

(RTH 368 or RTH 369 with a minimum grade of D-) and (RTH 394 and STAT 150 with a minimum grade of D-)

Major/Minor Restriction

Include Rec, Tourism, Hospitality (and) Recreation and Tourism Major(s)

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required

RTH 492 Internship in Recreation, Tourism and Hospitality

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.
3-12

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 12 credit hours

Course Fee

Differential Tuition Required