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Table of Contents | Message from the Dean and a Note to Students | The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse | General Information about Graduate Studies | Graduate Programs | Graduate Courses | Appendix |This program is designed to provide students with individualized continuing education to develop competencies specifically related to job needs or to professional growth. The emphasis is on individualizing the student's program. Each student will select a generalized format for this program consisting of course work appropriate to the individual's needs. Programs leading to a master of science degree are available in two areas:
(1) Recreation Management
(2) Therapeutic Recreation.
RECREATION MANAGEMENT
The master of science in recreation management prepares students for positions in public, private, and commercial recreation agencies. The curriculum consists of learning experiences critical for assuming high level management positions in the leisure service profession.
Graduates are prepared to:
--plan, develop, and manage recreation programs in public and private agencies; commercial enterprises, and tourism business
--use diverse community, natural, institutional, and human service resources to enhance programs
--apply common and innovative management techniques for budgets, service pricing, cost analysis, business feasibility, market analysis, and promotions
--use leadership strategies to strengthen leisure experiences for all, including those with special needs
--apply evaluation, survey, and research methods to ensure continued improvement in leisure services
-- apply management techniques for recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of staff and volunteers Graduates are employed in:
Degree requirements: 30 credits with a minimum of 15 credits at the graduate-only level. Required courses include:
II. Thesis, Graduate Project, or Comprehensive Examination Options:
Students are allowed to choose from three options upon admission to the program.
Option A -- Thesis
Option B -- Graduate Project
Option C -- Comprehensive Examination
Course work includes all required courses plus additional elective courses selected from graduate program offerings to total 30 semester credits. A professional examination is written. The examination is developed and graded by the graduate faculty. This option requires completion of EFN 736 -- Interpretation of Current Research.
III. Elective Courses:
Recommended elective graduate courses in the department of recreation management and therapeutic recreation include:
REC 520 Commercial Recreation Management 3 credits
REC 700 Internship in Guided Learning 1-3 credits
REC 706 Public Education and Recreation 2 credits
REC 713 Recreation Planning and Facility Development 3 credits
REC 740 Outdoor Education 1-3 credits
REC 780 A Comparative Approach to Leisure and Society 3 credits
Admission Requirements
The minimum undergraduate prerequisite course requirements for admission to the master of science degree program in recreation management are:
Students accepted into this program come from a variety of backgrounds including:
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
The master of science in therapeutic recreation prepares students for certification as Therapeutic Recreation Specialists. Students learn to develop and implement treatment, leisure, education, and recreation programs for individuals with special needs.
Graduates are prepared to:
I. Admission Standards
Students without a previous background in therapeutic recreation as well as those who are certification eligible as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification will be admitted into the program after fulfilling university graduate study admission requirements. Deficiencies will be determined based on the student's educational background and work experience in therapeutic recreation. The minimum undergraduate prerequisite courses and competency requirements for admission to the master of science degree program in recreation with a therapeutic recreation concentration are:
Prerequisite Course Requirements (or equivalent knowledge)
Prerequisite Competency Requirement
Students must have knowledge of and experience with a disability group in a therapeutic recreation setting (minimum 50 documented hours of acceptable experience.) To become eligible to register for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) exam, students must complete supportive courses to include a minimum of 18 semester credits or 27 quarter credits from three of the following six areas: adapted physical education, related biological/physical sciences, human services, psychology, sociology, or special education. Students must meet current NCTRC standards to graduate.
II. Required Courses:
Upon admission, the student will be classified into one of two groups based upon previous academic background, therapeutic recreation certification status, and professional experience in the field of therapeutic recreation. The student will be classified either as a student without a previous background in therapeutic recreation or a student with a background (certification eligible) in therapeutic recreation.
A. Program of study for a student without a previous background in therapeutic recreation:
This program of study requires a minimum of 36 credits. A program of study includes the required courses, therapeutic recreation core courses, one of three research options, and electives. Additional credit(s) may be required to fulfill the requirements of the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). A program of study will be developed by the student and his/her adviser and approved by the recreation graduate program director.
Core courses for students without a previous background in therapeutic recreation --
In addition to the required courses, the following are required core courses for the student without a previous back-ground in therapeutic recreation:
At the discretion of the graduate program director, previously taken equivalent undergraduate courses (therapeutic recreation core courses) may not have to be repeated on the graduate level.
B. Program of Study for a student with a background (certification eligible) in therapeutic recreation:
The program of study requires a minimum of 30 credits. A program of study includes the required courses, therapeutic recreation core courses, one of three research options, and electives. The program of study will be developed by the student and his/her adviser and approved by the recreation graduate program director.
Core courses for students with a previous background in therapeutic recreation --
IV. Research Options:
Thesis, Graduate Project, or additional course work.
Students will select one of three research options to this graduate program. All three options require a minimum of 30 credits
(36 credits minimum for those students who entered the program without a previous background in therapeutic recreation.)
Option A -- Thesis
Option B -- Graduate Project
Option C -- Comprehensive Examination
Option C includes all required courses, plus additional elective courses from graduate program offerings to total 30 semester credits (36 credits for those entering the program without a background in therapeutic recreation.) The additional graduate courses beyond those required must be approved by the graduate program director. A comprehensive examination is written. The examination is developed and graded by the graduate faculty in therapeutic recreation. This option requires completion of EFN 736 -- Interpretation of Current Research.
V. Elective Courses:
Additional elective courses may be required to fulfill the minimum (30-36) number of credits to graduate. The elective course(s) will be determined jointly by the student and the recreation graduate program adviser.
This catalog is a record of graduate programs, courses, policies, staff and facilities as of April 1, 1997. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse reserves the right to change any of the information in this catalog at any time and without giving prior notice. This catalog does not establish a contractual relationship. For a further explanation of your rights and responsibilities as a student please see the
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