Undergraduate 2019-2020

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

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

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 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

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 minimum grade of D-

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: with minimum grade of D- and RTH 206: with minimum grade of D-

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: with minimum grade of D- and RTH 206: with minimum grade of D-

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: with minimum grade of D- and RTH 206: with minimum grade of D-

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: with minimum grade of D- and RTH 206: with minimum grade of D-

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: with minimum grade of D- or RTH 369: with minimum grade of D-)

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with a maximum of 6 credit hours

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

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

Course Attribute

Variable Title Course

Repeatable Status

Course is repeatable with no limitations

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 368: with minimum grade of D- or RTH 369: with minimum grade of D-)

Course Fee

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

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: with minimum grade of D- or RTH 369: with minimum grade of D-) and RTH 394: with minimum grade of D-

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: with minimum grade of D- or RTH 369: with minimum grade of D-) and RTH 394: with minimum grade of D- and STAT 150: with minimum grade of D-

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