Course promotes student participation and involvement in professional development by attending professional conferences. Fall, Spring, Summer. History, philosophy, scope, and value of park and recreation services, their organization and relationship to other social institutions. Fall, Spring, Summer. Course introduces students to program development processes and computer applications in leisure services.
Emphasis is on creating and implementing opportunities for positive leisure experiences.
Course will introduce students to the history, concepts, principles, marketing, planning and management of ecotourism activities and development. Practical application of classroom principles in a professional setting before the internship experience. Should be taken during the second year. The course introduces the students to special event planning processes and techniques. Emphasis is on creating, organizing, identifying sponsors, marketing and implementing large community events.