48 monthsProgramme duration
Jan-2000Starting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Foundation (33 units) Course List Code RPT 200 Foundations of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Foundation (33 units) Course List Code RPT 200 Foundations of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism RPT 225 Information Technology in Recreation, Parks and Tourism RPT 300 Leadership in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism RPT 390 Leisure Travel and Tourism RPT 400 Programming in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism RPT 410 Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation RPT 440 Urban Recreation and Parks RPT 500 Organization and Administration of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism RPT 520 Parks and Outdoor Recreation Resources RPT 600GW Professionalism in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism - GWAR RPT 650 Facilitating Wellness Through Leisure Emphasis Area (3 units) Course List Code Select a minimum of one of the following based on interest and advisor approval: Commercial Recreation/Tourism and Events RPT 340 Conference, Event Planning, and Management RPT 460 Recreation Destination Resorts RPT 540 Start-Up and Sustainable Operations of Tourism, Event and Recreation Enterprises 3 RPT 670 Advanced Conference, Event Planning, and Management Community Recreation/Wellness RPT 210 Arts and Crafts for Leisure RPT 340 Conference, Event Planning, and Management RPT 445 Recreation Therapy and the Expressive Arts Outdoor Recreation/Natural Resources RPT 430 Ecology of Outdoor Recreation RPT 640 Recreational Use of National Parks and Protected Areas Nonprofit Recreation/Human Services RPT 210 Arts and Crafts for Leisure RPT 340 Conference, Event Planning, and Management RPT 470 Care Break: Alternative Spring Break Service RPT 570 Developing and Managing Resources in Nonprofit Agencies Course List Code RPT 210 Arts and Crafts for Leisure RPT 340 Conference, Event Planning, and Management RPT 430 Ecology of Outdoor Recreation 3 RPT 445 Recreation Therapy and the Expressive Arts RPT 460 Recreation Destination Resorts RPT 470 Care Break: Alternative Spring Break Service RPT 540 Start-Up and Sustainable Operations of Tourism, Event and Recreation Enterprises RPT 560 Current Practices in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services RPT 570 Developing and Managing Resources in Nonprofit Agencies RPT 640 Recreational Use of National Parks and Protected Areas RPT 670 Advanced Conference, Event Planning, and Management Program Scope The Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Department at SF State, in existence since 1946, has established a reputation for excellence. The faculty members are well-qualified instructors that represent a broad range of skills, interests, and expertise within the profession and discipline. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration, which is accredited by the national Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (COAPRT). Accreditation provides many benefits including credibility and broader recognition within the academic and professional community. Employers can be assured that graduates from our department are fully qualified to enter the profession. Graduates have the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to become managers, community leaders, advocates, and social change agents. In developing the above competencies, the program delivers academic content that centers on the latest management, programming, and event planning techniques; leadership, marketing, and administration strategies; assessment and evaluation methodologies; and sustainable/green practices. Students continue through the curriculum until fully qualified for placement as full-time interns in directed field placements during their last spring or summer semester. RPT 225 Information Technology in Recreation, Parks and Tourism RPT 300 Leadership in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism RPT 390 Leisure Travel and Tourism RPT 400 Programming in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism RPT 410 Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation RPT 440
Programme overview
Main Subject
Business and Management Studies
Degree
Other
Study Level
Undergraduate
Foundation (33 units) Course List Code RPT 200 Foundations of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Foundation (33 units) Course List Code RPT 200 Foundations of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism RPT 225 Information Technology in Recreation, Parks and Tourism RPT 300 Leadership in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism RPT 390 Leisure Travel and Tourism RPT 400 Programming in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism RPT 410 Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation RPT 440 Urban Recreation and Parks RPT 500 Organization and Administration of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism RPT 520 Parks and Outdoor Recreation Resources RPT 600GW Professionalism in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism - GWAR RPT 650 Facilitating Wellness Through Leisure Emphasis Area (3 units) Course List Code Select a minimum of one of the following based on interest and advisor approval: Commercial Recreation/Tourism and Events RPT 340 Conference, Event Planning, and Management RPT 460 Recreation Destination Resorts RPT 540 Start-Up and Sustainable Operations of Tourism, Event and Recreation Enterprises 3 RPT 670 Advanced Conference, Event Planning, and Management Community Recreation/Wellness RPT 210 Arts and Crafts for Leisure RPT 340 Conference, Event Planning, and Management RPT 445 Recreation Therapy and the Expressive Arts Outdoor Recreation/Natural Resources RPT 430 Ecology of Outdoor Recreation RPT 640 Recreational Use of National Parks and Protected Areas Nonprofit Recreation/Human Services RPT 210 Arts and Crafts for Leisure RPT 340 Conference, Event Planning, and Management RPT 470 Care Break: Alternative Spring Break Service RPT 570 Developing and Managing Resources in Nonprofit Agencies Course List Code RPT 210 Arts and Crafts for Leisure RPT 340 Conference, Event Planning, and Management RPT 430 Ecology of Outdoor Recreation 3 RPT 445 Recreation Therapy and the Expressive Arts RPT 460 Recreation Destination Resorts RPT 470 Care Break: Alternative Spring Break Service RPT 540 Start-Up and Sustainable Operations of Tourism, Event and Recreation Enterprises RPT 560 Current Practices in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services RPT 570 Developing and Managing Resources in Nonprofit Agencies RPT 640 Recreational Use of National Parks and Protected Areas RPT 670 Advanced Conference, Event Planning, and Management Program Scope The Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Department at SF State, in existence since 1946, has established a reputation for excellence. The faculty members are well-qualified instructors that represent a broad range of skills, interests, and expertise within the profession and discipline. The department offers a Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration, which is accredited by the national Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism (COAPRT). Accreditation provides many benefits including credibility and broader recognition within the academic and professional community. Employers can be assured that graduates from our department are fully qualified to enter the profession. Graduates have the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to become managers, community leaders, advocates, and social change agents. In developing the above competencies, the program delivers academic content that centers on the latest management, programming, and event planning techniques; leadership, marketing, and administration strategies; assessment and evaluation methodologies; and sustainable/green practices. Students continue through the curriculum until fully qualified for placement as full-time interns in directed field placements during their last spring or summer semester. RPT 225 Information Technology in Recreation, Parks and Tourism RPT 300 Leadership in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism RPT 390 Leisure Travel and Tourism RPT 400 Programming in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism RPT 410 Therapeutic and Inclusive Recreation RPT 440
Admission Requirements
6+
95+
61+
45+
Students need to have at least a minimum of 500 on paper based TOEFL.
48 Months
Jan-2000
Tuition fees
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International
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