Parks and Recreation Professional Courses
PRP 1000. Introduction to Parks and Recreation. Introductory course examining the conceptual foundations of play, recreation, and leisure. Examines the history and development of the profession, as well as current trends. Provides insight into the careers in the leisure service industry. (3 cr)(F,Sp)
PRP 1500. Social Recreation Leadership. Information and practical experience in the organization and management of social recreation activities. Planning, programming, and evaluation techniques given for a variety of age groups. (3 cr)(Sp)
PRP 2250. Introductory Cooperative Work Experience. An introductory-level educational work experience in a cooperative education or business position as approved by the department. Repeatable for up to 6 credits. (1-6 cr)(F,Sp,Su) ®
PRP 2500. Outdoor Recreation Management. Explores philosophy, meaning, and value of outdoor ecreation in society. Gives management agency overview. Emphasizes organizing and leading outdoor recreation pursuits. (3 cr)(F)
PRP 3000. Recreation Programming. Studies recreation programming, including methods, models, and classification. Also includes analysis of activities, organizational structures, and evaluation techniques. (3 cr)(Sp)
PRP 3100. Leisure and Aging. Examines relevance of leisure as a means of enhancing the quality of life for the aging person. Topics include retirement; physical, social, psychological, and emotional changes; and leisure programming considerations. (2 cr)(Sp)
PRP 3500 (CI). Community Recreation Administration. Examines community recreation organization with emphasis on administrative skills and functions, including budgeting, personnel management, and grantsmanship. Prerequisites: PRP 1000 and 3000. (3 cr)(F)
PRP 3750. Commercial Recreation and Tourism. Examines history, organization, and management of commercial recreation and tourism enterprises. Studies entrepreneurship, feasibility, marketing, and management of projects. (3 cr)(Sp)
PRP 3900. Introduction of Therapeutic Recreation for Diverse Populations. Explores characteristics, behaviors, and programming techniques used to meet recreational needs of varied population groups and all degrees of disabilities. (3 cr)(F)
PRP 4000. Therapeutic Recreation. Examines special population groups served by recreation, including institutional procedures, clinical application, and activity programming. Prerequisite: PRP 3900. (3 cr)(Sp)
PRP 4200. Advanced Therapeutic Recreation. Examines current trends and issues in therapeutic recreation and how they affect the therapeutic recreation profession. Instruction in licensing requirements for eligibility for TRT and TRS licensure and certification. Prerequisite: PRP 4000. (3 cr)(F)
PRP 4250. Advanced Cooperative Work Experience. Cooperative education work experience with increased levels of complexity, wherein students gain a more professional level of experience as they advance toward completion of the program. (1-12 cr)(F,Sp,Su) ®
PRP 4300. Legal Aspects of Recreation and Leisure. Focuses on legal aspects of recreation and park programs, management, and administration. Provides basic knowledge and understanding of risk management process, legal terms, and their application. Prerequisite: PRP 1000, 2250, 3000. (3 cr)(F)
PRP 4400. Recreation Park and Facility Management. Studies recreation park and facility management, including examination of supply, demand, population, maintenance, and safety in developing appropriate areas and facilities for parks. (3 cr)(F)
PRP 4700. Internship Seminar. In preparation for PRP 4750, students identify internships and prepare written materials and objectives for internship assignment. (1 cr)(F,Sp)
PRP 4750. Recreation Internship. Practical, off-campus management experience with cooperating parks and recreation agencies. Prerequisites: PRP 1000, 2250, 3000, 4300, 4700; and 200 hours of documented work experience. (9 cr)(F,Sp,Su)
PRP 4970H. Honors Senior Thesis. Culminating experience within the department for honors students. Student works closely with faculty mentor in an extensive project in the student's area of interest. (1-6 cr)(F,Sp,Su)
PRP 5000 (CI). Seminar in Recreation. Student analysis, papers, and presentations of current issues and problems in recreation. Includes discussions with professionals and development of resume. Prerequisites: PRP 1000, 2500, 3500, 3750, 3900, 4000, 4400. (3 cr)(F,Sp)
PRP 5900. Independent Study. Students work on special projects and research out of the classroom, with approval and guidance of instructor. (1-3 cr)(F,Sp,Su) ®
PRP 5910. Independent Research. (1-3 cr)(F,Sp,Su) ®
® Repeatable for credit. Check with major department for limitations on number of credits that can be counted for graduation.