Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Management with Concentration in Recreation Management

Kent State University

USA,Ohio

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 22,316/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 70

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USA, Ohio

Type: University

Location Type: Semi-Urban

Founded: 1910

Total Students: 36,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

800 E Summit St, Kent, OH 44240, United States

Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Management with Concentration in Recreation Management

Program Overview

The Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation, Park and Tourism Management provides students with an academic foundation and field experiences in preparation for the recreation, park and tourism professions. The program is comprised of three concentrations:

  • The Recreation Management concentration focuses on providing opportunities for individuals and community health and wellbeing through recreation and parks in public, nonprofit and commercial settings. Complementary minors include: Disability Studies and Community Inclusion, Nonprofit Studies, Event Planning,

Program Learning Outcomes

Graduates of this program will be able to:

  • Articulate the impact of inclusive policies and practices targeted toward underrepresented individuals and groups including, but not limited to disability, race and/or ethnicity, age, social class, gender, and sexual orientation.
  • Identify principles of inclusion, modification, and laws related to equal opportunity, and select strategies to mitigate barriers influencing recreation participation for people with disabilities.  
  • Outline the historical, scientific, and philosophical foundations of the field.
  • Differentiate the nature and scope of the industry; including critical aspects of program development, service development, management, and the components of leisure service delivery systems and various providers and levels of recreation.
  • Analyze and apply common management roles, responsibilities, and approaches applicable to the field and the leadership styles and practices related to personnel management.
  • Investigate public relations and marketing strategies, planning and development issues, and fiscal/budgetary management.
  • Illustrate site specific attributes in relation to the RPTM field and the components of professional practice for successful engagement with the site.
  • Model ethical, professional, appropriate behavior, and the ability to communicate effectively in oral, visual, and written forms.
  • Apply basic principles of the program development cycle for recreation services and modifications for inclusivity.
  • Engage in academic research, writing, and evaluation of literature and data for evidence-based improvement of services in leisure science.

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