Courses

The Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management – Commercial Recreation and Tourism Management option is a 120-credit program that offers a solid foundation in the management of private/commercial, non-profit, and public sectors of recreation/leisure services. To earn this degree, you must successfully complete:

67-74 credits in requirements for the major
- 24 prescribed major credits
- 25 prescribed option credits
- 6-7 additional credits
- 15-18 supporting courses and related areas credits
45 General Education credits
2-11 Elective credits

Prescribed Courses (24 credits)
Title	Abbreviation	Description	Credits
Leisure and Human Behavior	RPTM 120	Leisure from historical and contemporary perspectives, including forces shaping leisure behavior, and relationships among leisure, the environment, and social institutions.	3 credits
Sustainability, Society, and Well-being	RPTM 220	Provides students with strong foundational knowledge about sustainability and how it relates to their career in recreation, park, and tourism management.	3 credits
Leadership and Group Dynamics in Recreation Services	RPTM 236	Supervision in recreation services, including theories, strategies, group dynamics, applied leadership, and decision-making skills.	3 credits
Inclusive Leisure Services	RPTM 277	Provides a review of leisure services and programs designed to be inclusive of individuals from underrepresented groups and an overview of professional, legal, and ethical issues.	3 credits
Political and Legal Aspects of Recreation Services	RPTM 390	Examines the governmental systems that influence the delivery of recreational services. The formal structure of government is considered along with the day-to-day political processes that determine public policy. Prerequisite: RPTM 120	3 credits
Marketing of Recreation Services	RPTM 410	Theoretical/practical application of marketing/advertising strategies in the development/delivery of recreation services.	3 credits
Program Evaluation and Research in Recreation Services	RPTM 433	Systematic, structured problem-solving process for decision making in recreation and parks. Research techniques/evaluation procedures; quantitative, qualitative methodologies; deductive, inductive reasoning. Prerequisites: RPTM 356, 3 credits in statistics	3 credits
Programming in Recreation Services	RPTM 456	Provides information and practical experience required to successfully design, promote, implement, and evaluate programs and special events. Prerequisites: RPTM 120, RPTM 236	3 credits

Commercial Recreation and Tourism Management Option Prescribed Courses (25 credits)
Title	Abbreviation	Description	Credits
Introduction to Recreation Services	RPTM 101	Introduction to discipline and exploration of professional career models/paths, historical development of profession, expectations and opportunities in recreation services.	3 credits
Introduction to Commercial Recreation and Tourism	RPTM 210	Highlights the various roles that commercial recreation and tourism play locally, regionally, nationally, and globally. The course then shifts to focus on managerial considerations for practitioners in the field.	3 credits
Tourism and Leisure Behavior	RPTM 300	Examines the impact of recreational sociocultural, governmental, economic, and physical environment on the leisure traveler within the tourism industry.	3 credits
Orientation to Internship	RPTM 394	Plan and prepare for an internship in Recreation Services. Analyze career opportunities, internship process, and associated requirements.	1 credits
Commercial Recreation Management	RPTM 415	Planning, developing, and managing profit-oriented recreation opportunities. Prerequisites: RPTM 210 and RPTM 410	3 credits
Internship in Recreation Services	RPTM 495A	Meet educational objectives through participation in an organized practical experience. Prerequisite: RPTM 394	12 credits

Additional Courses (6 credits)
Title	Abbreviation	Description	Credits
Communication and Information Technology I	CAS 283	Introduction to communication technology and information management.	3 credits
Introduction to Arena Management or Recreation Facilities Planning and Management	RPTM 370 or RPTM 435	Introduction to arena and facilities management including operations, budgeting, marketing, and staffing. or Planning and management of selected facilities with emphasis upon maintenance, activity, and support provisions.	3 credits

Supporting Courses and Related Areas (15-18 credits)
Description	Credits
Consult with an adviser to review course recommendations, minors, and certificate programs. A minimum of 6 credits must be completed at the 400 level.	15–18 credits

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