Curriculum Requirements Change Request

College:                        College of Health and Human Services

Department:                  Recreation and Leisure Studies

Contact:                        Erik Rosegard

                                                405-0911 office

                                                338-0543 fax

                                                rosegard@sfsu.edu

Description:

The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies is requesting four changes to the undergraduate major and minor.  Several small changes (i.e., typos and incorrect term offerings) have been requested through separate course proposal changes.  

1.         The addition of REC 260 – Leisure Travel and Tourism (3 units) to the required core of the undergraduate major.  Currently, the course is a stipulated elective under the commercial recreation emphasis area.  The addition of REC 260 would increase the total number of units required from 45 to 48 units. 

2.         Add the following emphasis areas to the major (note that the grouping of each emphasis area does not represent an option or concentration):

                                    Commercial/Tourism

                                    Community/Nonprofit

                                    Outdoor/Natural Resources

                                    Therapeutic/Wellness               

3.         Change the following interest area names in the minor (note that the grouping of each interest area does not represent an option or concentration):

                                                existing                                                 revised

                                    General/Community                               Community/Nonprofit

                                    Parks and Resources Management         Outdoor/Natural Resources

                                    Outdoor Recreation                                           ----------

                                    Therapeutic Recreation                          Therapeutic/Wellness

                                    Commercial Recreation                         Commercial/Tourism

4.         The deletion of BIO 300, GEOL 250, GEOG 418, GEOG 652 from the outdoor recreation interest area electives of the minor.

Rationale:

1.         The faculty approved the addition of REC 260 to the core course requirements based on the following rationale:

The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies is excited about incorporating REC 260 into the major core because it raises the currency of our major since tourism represents one of the biggest growth areas of the leisure services industry.  In addition, REC 260 is proposed to be added to the core since it is the only content area of recreation not required of all majors (REC 410 – therapeutic/Wellness; REC 520 – outdoor/natural resources; REC 500 – community/nonprofit; REC 260 – commercial/tourism).  Thus, students will now receive an adequate overview of all the important career areas of professional interest in the parks, recreation and leisure service field.

Adding 3 units to the Recreation and Leisure Studies major and changing the total units from 45 units to 48 units will not disadvantage students.  Our department offers a B.A. degree.  By students having to fulfill 48 units of major requirements and 48 units of general education requirements for a total of 96, this leaves students with 24 units of university requirements and electives to complete their 120 unit graduation requirements.  In discussion with the College CHHS Student Resource Learning center staff we were appraised that one of the biggest dilemmas of students applying for graduation is they have too few units.  Thus, by adding an additional 3 units will not pose a problem.

We have consulted with Dr. Janet Sim, Professor and Chair of Hospitality Management, and she indicates that moving REC 260 to the Recreation and Leisure Studies major core does not affect the HM program (per e-mail message of 11/02/03 from Janet Sim, subsequently forwarded to the Curriculum Office).

      2.   The addition of emphasis area names to the major elective units is based on the following:

                  A.  Under the current bulletin copy, students are not directed to take the two required elective courses in an emphasis area which is critical to preparing students for their 400-hour internship in a specific area within the leisure service delivery system.  

                  B.  The actual names of each emphasis area reflect the current general division of recreation from both the profession and other recreation and leisure studies departments across the country.  For example, changing from General/Community to Community/Nonprofit reflects the American Humanics Certificate in Youth and Human Services Nonprofit Agency Administration administered through our Department and the connection between nonprofit and community recreation.

C.   The department will leave the Therapeutic Recreation emphasis as it’s currently structured.  After further review we have determined the best course of action is to include both Rec. 610 and Rec. 609 in the AY 2004-05 course schedule.  We will offer Rec. 610 Fall, 2004 and Rec. 609 Spring, 2005.  We will promote the classes vigorously to our undergraduate and graduate students who have selected this area of emphasis and with previously graduated undergraduate and Master’s students who have not taken these courses necessary to qualify for a Recreation Therapist Certificate with the California Board of Recreation and Park Certification.  The Department has the resources to offer each course one semester per academic year.

      3.   The request to change the interest area names is to keep consistent with the emphasis areas in the major.  In addition, area specific core courses from the major have been added to the appropriate interest area electives of the minor to increase course offerings.

      4.   The deletion of BIOL 300, GEOL 250, GEOG 418, GEOG 652 from the outdoor recreation interest area electives of the minor is the result of adding core courses to the minor electives increasing course offerings within our Department.  In addition, only one student minoring in Recreation and Leisure Studies (approximately 4 students minor in Recreation annually) in the last four years has enrolled in one of the above mentioned courses and declared outdoor recreation as their interest area.  Department Chairs have been notified and agreed to the requested deletion of courses from the minor interest area electives and informed of the negligible enrollment change as a result of the requested deletion.

Enrollment Changes:

The addition of REC 260 to the required core courses would provide majors the opportunity to explore career options within the commercial recreation, travel, and tourism industry.  The course will be moved from a stipulated elective to a required core class which will not significantly increase enrollment of major students.  This is due to the fact that the majority of our current majors are emphasizing in commercial recreation.  No significant enrollment change is predicted in the near future from students outside the Department.  Janet Sim, Chair of the Hospitality Management program was consulted and stated that there would be no significant enrollment change due to the addition of REC 260 to the Recreation major core.  Enrollment growth of 25 students annually over the course of two years is predicted based on previous and current enrollment data.  This potential increase in students will be accommodated by offering the course in our scheduled classroom (GYM 118) which has a seating capacity of 100+.

Resource and FTE Implications:

Resources are not expected to have a significant impact on the current status of our Department.  The addition of REC 260 from a stipulated commercial recreation elective in the major to a required major core class will not change the status of faculty allocation responsibility for teaching the course from its present status.

The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies expects that we would probably increase the demand of students for REC 260 by approximately 25 students annually.  We could easily accommodate the additional students in our existing course offering as we will hold the class in our own schedule controlled classroom (GYM 118) which has a student capacity of over 100 students.

Bulletin Copy:

See attached bulletin copy for existing program and revised program changes      

Existing Bulletin Copy

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RECREATION

On-line course descriptions are available.

Program

Units

REC 200

Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services

3

REC 300

Leisure Leadership

3

REC 380

Developmental Play Processes

3

REC 400

Theory of Program Planning

3

REC 410

Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation

3

REC 500

Organization of Recreation and Leisure Services

3

REC 520

Park and Outdoor Leisure Resources

3

REC 550

Planning and Evaluation of Recreation and Leisure Services

3

REC 660

Seminar in Current Professional Issues

3

Units from the following:

6

REC 230

Growth Through Adventure

REC 260

Leisure Travel and Tourism

REC 330

Arts and Crafts for Leisure

REC 340

Conference and Event Planning and Management

REC 430

Ecology of Outdoor Recreation

REC 440

Urban Recreation and Leisure Services

REC 445

Recreation Therapy and the Expressive Arts

REC 610

Therapeutic Recreation Principles and Procedures: Clinical and Community Applications

In the final semester, students complete a 12-unit Directed Field Experience in appropriate recreation or leisure services setting. A minimum of 800 hours of paid or volunteer work in recreation settings and completion of core courses are required prior to enrolling in the Directed Field Experience

12

REC 680

Directed Field Experience in Recreation and Leisure Services (6)

REC 690

Directed Management Experience in Recreation and Leisure Services (6)

Additional course work is required for students seeking internships in settings which require special skills; such course work is prescribed in consultation with an adviser.

Total for major

45

MINOR IN RECREATION

Required Core

Units

REC 200

Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services or

3

REC 420

Leisure and Contemporary Society

REC 400

Theory of Program Planning

3

REC 680

Directed Field Experience in Recreation and Leisure Studies

6

In consultation with an adviser, students should select from the following electives according to the area of interest:

8-10

General/Community

REC 330

Arts and Crafts for Leisure

REC 340

Conference and Event Planning and Management

REC 380

Developmental Play Processes

REC 440

Urban Recreation and Leisure Services

Parks and Resources Management

REC 430

Ecology of Outdoor Recreation

REC 520

Park and Outdoor Leisure Resources

One course selected from the following:

GEOG 418

Management of National Parks and Natural Areas (4)

GEOL 250

Geology of the National Parks

BIOL 300

Nature Study

GEOG 652

Environmental Impact Analysis

Outdoor Recreation

REC 230

Growth Through Adventure

REC 430

Ecology of Outdoor Recreation

REC 152

Aquatic Sports (2)

REC 184

Small Boat Maintenance (1)

Therapeutic Recreation

REC 380

Developmental Play Processes

REC 410

Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation

REC 445

Recreation Therapy and the Expressive Arts or

REC 610

Therapeutic Recreation Principles and Procedures: Clinical and Community Applications

Commercial Recreation

REC 260

Leisure Travel and Tourism

REC 340

Conference and Event Planning and Management

REC 460

Destination Recreation Resorts

REC 540

Administration of Private Recreation Enterprise

Minimum total for minor

20-22

Revised Bulletin Copy

(Items highlighted represent changes)

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RECREATION

On-line course descriptions are available.

Program

Units

REC 200

Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services

3

REC 260

Leisure Travel and Tourism

3

REC 300

Leisure Leadership

3

REC 380

Developmental Play Processes

3

REC 400

Theory of Program Planning

3

REC 410

Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation

3

REC 500

Organization of Recreation and Leisure Services

3

REC 520

Park and Outdoor Leisure Resources

3

REC 550

Planning and Evaluation of Recreation and Leisure Services

3

REC 660

Seminar in Current Professional Issues

3

Emphasis Area (select two courses from one emphasis area)

6

Commercial/Tourism

REC 340

Conference, Event Planning, and Management

REC 460

Recreation Destination Resorts

REC 540

Administration of Private Recreation Enterprises

REC 605

Eco-tourism Theories and Provision

Community/Nonprofit

REC 330

Arts and Crafts for Leisure

REC 340

Conference, Event Planning, and Management

REC 370

Principles of Nonprofit Administration

REC 440

Urban Recreation and Leisure Services

REC 470

CARE Break: Alternative Spring Break Service

REC 570

Developing & Managing Resources in Nonprofit Agencies

Outdoor/Natural Resources

REC 230

Growth through Adventure

REC 360

Outdoor Recreation Leadership (1)

REC 430

Ecology of Outdoor Recreation

REC 605

Eco-tourism Theories and Provision

Therapeutic/Wellness

REC 445

Recreation Therapy and the Expressive Arts

REC 609

Therapeutic Recreation: Professional Issues and Trends

REC 610

Therapeutic Recreation Principles and Procedures

In the final semester, students complete a 12-unit Directed Field Experience in appropriate recreation or leisure services setting. A minimum of 800 hours of paid or volunteer work in recreation settings and completion of core courses are required prior to enrolling in the Directed Field Experience

12

REC 680

Directed Field Experience in Recreation and Leisure Services (6)

REC 690

Directed Management Experience in Recreation and Leisure Services (6)

Additional course work is required for students seeking internships in settings which require special skills; such course work is prescribed in consultation with an adviser.

Total for major

48

MINOR IN RECREATION

Required Core

Units

REC 200

Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services or

3

REC 420

Leisure and Contemporary Society

REC 400

Theory of Program Planning

3

REC 680

Directed Field Experience in Recreation and Leisure Studies

6

In consultation with an adviser, students should select from the following electives according to the area of interest:

8-10

Commercial/Tourism

REC 260

Leisure Travel and Tourism

REC 340

Conference, Event Planning, Management

REC 460

Recreation Destination Resorts

REC 540

Administration of Private Recreation Enterprises

REC 605

Eco-tourism Theories and Provision

Community/Nonprofit

REC 330

Arts and Crafts for Leisure

REC 340

Conference, Event Planning, Management

REC 370

Principles of Nonprofit Administration

REC 380

Developmental Play Processes

REC 440

Urban Recreation and Leisure Services

REC 470

CARE Break: Alternative Spring Break Service

REC 570

Developing & Managing Resources in Nonprofit Agencies

Outdoor/Natural Resources

REC 230

Growth through Adventure

REC 360

Outdoor Recreation Leadership (1)

REC 430

Ecology of Outdoor Recreation

REC 520

Park and Outdoor Leisure Resources

REC 605

Eco-tourism Theories and Provision

Therapeutic/Wellness

REC 380

Developmental Play Processes

REC 410

Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation

REC 445

Recreation Therapy and the Expressive Arts

REC 609

Therapeutic Recreation: Professional Issues and Trends

REC 610

Therapeutic Recreation Principles and Procedures

Current Bulletin copy with proposed changes indicated for 2004-2005

Recreation

College of Health and Human Services
Dean: Donald P. Zingale

Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies
[EJR1] GYM 207 [EJR2]
415-338-2030
Chair: Ginny Jaquith
[EJR3]

Graduate Coordinator: Patrick Tierney

Faculty

Professors—Dahl, Jaquith, Michaelis, [EJR4] Taylor, Tierney

Assistant Professor—Rosegard

Lecturers—Flasher, Holland, Lowe, Murphy [EJR5] , Schwartz [EJR6]

Programs

B.A. in Recreation
Minor in Recreation
Certificate in Youth and Human Services Nonprofit Agency Administration
M.S. in Recreation


Program Scope

The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies in the College of Health and Human Services at San Francisco State University envisions a California where all residents are adequately prepared and situated to realize quality in all that comprises their life's pursuits. The department missions [EJR7] and goals are to:

The Bachelor of Arts prepares students for full-time, multi-optional public, nonprofit, and private sector careers in leisure services, one of America's largest industries. [EJR8] Students majoring in this program are expected to participate actively in appropriate professional organizations.

Students desiring to major or minor in recreation should consult with the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies where they will be directed to a faculty adviser related to their area of specific interest. Students interested in the nonprofit sector can obtain a certificate in nonprofit management and should see the American Humanics campus director for advising.

The Master of Science in Recreation is designed to qualify students for professional positions of greater responsibility in recreation and leisure services, parks, tourism, and therapeutic recreation in the public, nonprofit, and private sectors. Within the program, the student is able to choose from a wide range of career path options, ranging from conference and event planning to therapeutic recreation.

Students wishing to become certified as recreation therapists at either the state or national level will become eligible upon completion of the B.A. or M.S. in Recreation and specified course work, including an internship. [EJR9]

Students are expected to observe university requirements stated in this Bulletin and specific department requirements stated in the department student handbooks [EJR10] . [EJR11]

BACHELOR OF ARTS IN RECREATION

On-line course descriptions are available.

Program

Units

REC 200

Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services

3

[EJR12] REC 300

Leisure Leadership

3

REC 380

Developmental Play Processes

3

REC 400

Theory of Program Planning

3

REC 410

Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation

3

REC 500

Organization of Recreation and Leisure Services

3

REC 520

Park and Outdoor Leisure Resources

3

REC 550

Planning and Evaluation of Recreation and Leisure Services

3

REC 660

Seminar in Current Professional Issues

3 [EJR13]

[EJR14] Units from the following:

6

REC 230

Growth Through Adventure

REC 260

Leisure Travel and Tourism

REC 330

Arts and Crafts for Leisure

REC 340

Conference and Event Planning and Management

REC 430

Ecology of Outdoor Recreation

REC 440

Urban Recreation and Leisure Services

REC 445

Recreation Therapy and the Expressive Arts

REC 610

Therapeutic Recreation Principles and Procedures: Clinical and Community Applications [EJR15]

In the final semester, students complete a 12-unit Directed Field Experience in appropriate recreation or leisure services setting. A minimum of 800 hours of paid or volunteer work in recreation settings and completion of core courses are required prior to enrolling in the Directed Field Experience [EJR16]

12

[EJR17] REC 680

Directed Field Experience in Recreation and Leisure Services (6)

REC 690

Directed Management Experience in Recreation and Leisure Services (6)

Additional course work is required for students seeking internships in settings which require special skills; such course work is prescribed in consultation with an adviser.

Total for major

45

MINOR IN RECREATION

Required Core

Units

REC 200

Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services or [EJR18]

3

[EJR19] REC 420

Leisure and Contemporary Society

REC 400

Theory of Program Planning

3

REC 680

Directed Field Experience in Recreation and Leisure Studies

6

In consultation with an adviser, students should select from the following electives according to the area of interest:

8-10

General/Community [EJR20]

REC 330

Arts and Crafts for Leisure

REC 340

Conference and Event Planning and Management

REC 380

Developmental Play Processes

REC 440

Urban Recreation and Leisure Services

Parks and Resources Management

REC 430

Ecology of Outdoor Recreation

REC 520

Park and Outdoor Leisure Resources

One course selected from the following:

GEOG 418

Management of National Parks and Natural Areas (4)

GEOL 250

Geology of the National Parks

BIOL 300

Nature Study

GEOG 652

Environmental Impact Analysis

Outdoor Recreation

REC 230

Growth Through Adventure

REC 430

Ecology of Outdoor Recreation

REC 152

Aquatic Sports (2)

REC 184

Small Boat Maintenance (1)

Therapeutic Recreation

REC 380

Developmental Play Processes

REC 410

Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation

REC 445

Recreation Therapy and the Expressive Arts or

REC 610

Therapeutic Recreation Principles and Procedures: Clinical and Community Applications

Commercial Recreation

REC 260

Leisure Travel and Tourism

REC 340

Conference and Event Planning and Management

REC 460

Destination Recreation Resorts

REC 540

Administration of Private Recreation Enterprise [EJR21]

Minimum total for minor

20-22

Careers attachment

A few examples of careers within the leisure service delivery system include:


      Commercial/Tourism

Attractions management

Conference and exposition services

Destination management companies

            Event and meeting planning

            Resorts and cruise lines

            Sports management

            Travel and tour operators

      Community/Nonprofit

            After school programs/teen centers

            Aquatic facilities

            Childcare centers

            City parks & recreation departments

            Municipal recreation amenities

            University activity centers

            Youth service organizations

Outdoor/Natural Resources

Adventure guide services

Environmental education  

Federal land management agencies

National and state parks

Outdoor leadership programs

            Park planning agencies

            Summer/Day camps

      Therapeutic/Wellness

            Adventure therapy

            Aging services

            Clinical facilities

            Community rehabilitation centers

            Leisure education/lifestyle coaching

            Special Olympics

            Wellness centers


Emphasis Area attachment

Emphasis Area (select two courses from one emphasis area)

6

Commercial/Tourism

REC 340

Conference, Event Planning, and Management

REC 460

Recreation Destination Resorts

REC 540

Administration of Private Recreation Enterprises

REC 605

Eco-tourism Theories and Provision

Community/Nonprofit

REC 330

Arts and Crafts for Leisure

REC 340

Conference, Event Planning, and Management

REC 370

Principles of Nonprofit Administration

REC 440

Urban Recreation and Leisure Services

REC 470

CARE Break: Alternative Spring Break Service

REC 570

Developing & Managing Resources in Nonprofit Agencies

Outdoor/Natural Resources

REC 230

Growth through Adventure

REC 360

Outdoor Recreation Leadership (1)

REC 430

Ecology of Outdoor Recreation

REC 605

Eco-tourism Theories and Provision

Therapeutic/Wellness

REC 445

Recreation Therapy and the Expressive Arts

REC 609

Therapeutic Recreation: Professional Issues and Trends

REC 610

Therapeutic Recreation Principles and Procedures

Minor Electives attachment

Interest Area (select two courses from one interest area)

6

Commercial/Tourism

REC 260

Leisure Travel and Tourism

REC 340

Conference, Event Planning, Management

REC 460

Recreation Destination Resorts

REC 540

Administration of Private Recreation Enterprises

REC 605

Eco-tourism Theories and Provision

Community/Nonprofit

REC 330

Arts and Crafts for Leisure

REC 340

Conference, Event Planning, Management

REC 370

Principles of Nonprofit Administration

REC 380

Developmental Play Processes

REC 440

Urban Recreation and Leisure Services

REC 470

CARE Break: Alternative Spring Break Service

REC 570

Developing & Managing Resources in Nonprofit Agencies

Outdoor/Natural Resources

REC 230

Growth through Adventure

REC 360

Outdoor Recreation Leadership (1)

REC 430

Ecology of Outdoor Recreation

REC 520

Park and Outdoor Leisure Resources

REC 605

Eco-tourism Theories and Provision

Therapeutic/Wellness

REC 380

Developmental Play Processes

REC 410

Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation

REC 445

Recreation Therapy and the Expressive Arts

REC 609

Therapeutic Recreation: Professional Issues and Trends

REC 610

Therapeutic Recreation Principles and Procedures


[EJR1] Add following web site on separate line above GYM 207:  http://www.sfsu.edu/~recdept

[EJR2] Change to HSS 307

[EJR3] Change to James F. Murphy

[EJR4] Insert “Murphy”

[EJR5] Delete “Murphy”

[EJR6] Add “Mirviss, Neu, Rifkin, Schilling, Somers”

[EJR7] Change “missions” to “mission”

[EJR8] Insert “careers attachment”

[EJR9] Add “Mandatory advising is required for any student seeking certification”

[EJR10] Capitalize University and Department

[EJR11] Change “handbooks” to “handbook”

[EJR12] Add “REC 260 - Leisure Travel and Tourism (3 units)” below REC 200

[EJR13] Move REC 660 above REC 680 (see below)

[EJR14] Begin deletion.  Delete entire section from “Units from the following” to “REC 610 – Therapeutic Recreation Principles and Procedures: Clinical and Community Applications” and replace with “Specialization Area” attachment

[EJR15] End deletion

[EJR16] Insert “.  Students enroll in REC 660 concurrently with REC 680/690.”

[EJR17] Move REC 660 here (above REC 680)

[EJR18] Create a separate row for “or”

[EJR19] Fix spacing

[EJR20] Begin delete and replace with “Minor Electives” attachment

[EJR21] End deletion