The history, delivery system, social and economic impacts, and management tools for outdoor recreation. Includes identification of contemporary issues, problems, and opportunities in recreation resource management. Recreation Management and Policy Practicum Designed to provide first and second year RMP majors the opportunity to observe and practice leadership skills in clinical and community-based settings. Students complete a 40-55 hour practicum at an approved site. Successful completion of a practicum is prerequisite to the professional internship, RMP 664.
Students are responsible for transportation and housing.
RMP 490, RMP 501. Community Systems Planning and Development Evaluation of principal theories of community systems and planning. Topics include problem analysis, methods of community research design, and decision-making skills. Multicultural Perspectives and Leisure Explores the multicultural issues within a pluralistic society both generally and as they are specifically evident through leisure, recreation and play behaviors, values, and possibilities. Specialized courses covering information not presented in regular course offerings.