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1Welcome to the Recreation ProgramThe Recreation major prepares the student for positions in the management of leisureservices. The curriculum, built on a broad core, offers professional courses within thedepartment and draws from many related majors for competencies and skills in the preparationof professionals for the recreation field. The curriculum emphasizes the practical as well as thetheoretical aspects of recreation by offering supervised field experience and internships invarious recreational settings throughout Illinois and the nation.Our faculty and staff take pride in their commitment to working with undergraduate andgraduate students. Faculty encourage and support the professional development and placement ofstudents through assistance in the preparation of students' professional portfolios, in studentparticipation and involvement in workshops and conferences (locally, regionally, andnationally), and in guidance and supervision of students during the internship experience. Wecan also boast of an excellent professional alumni network.If by chance we failed to answer all of your questions, please feel free to contact Dr. Mark J.Kittleson, Director of Graduate Studies at kitt@siu.edu. Please note that all of this information,as well as all forms, can be found on-line at www.hedir.org/siu.

2MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE IN RECREATIONCOLLEGE OF EDUCATION and HUMAN SERVICESThe Division of Recreation offers a broad interdisciplinary program of studies preparingstudents for administrative careers in recreation management. The program leads to the Masterof Science in Education degree with a major in recreation.Graduate work in recreation emphasizes administration and research and is open to highlyqualified students. All students must be admitted to the Graduate School in good standing.Graduate students in Recreation must complete a minimum of 36 semester hours including atheory core, a research methodology core, and a research core. The research core is completed byfulfilling requirements for either the thesis or the non-thesis option.The thesis option requires 3 semester hours of research methods, 3 semester hours of thesis,and 4 semester hours of inferential statistics. After completing the required research methodscourse, each students should select a chairperson for their thesis committee. A minimum of threegraduate faculty members, one holding rank outside the faculty of recreation, is needed to formthe full committee. After approval of a thesis topic, the student will conduct a research effortunder the committee's guidance, followed by an oral examination.The research project option requires 3 semester hours of research methods, 3 semesterhours of individual research, and 4 semester hours of inferential statistics (Please note: The2000/02 Graduate Catalog incorrectly lists the statistics requirement for the research project asEPSY 402. EPSY 506 is required of All graduate students in Recreation).In addition to the theory, research methodology, and research core in either the thesis or nonthesis option, emphasis courses specific to the student's chosen option will be required. Thestudent, in conjunction with their advisor, will then select a minimum of 9 elective hours fromthe recommended electives to complete their program. By utilizing the emphasis and electivethe student can focus upon a specific option. This emphasis may include recreationadministration, focusing on skills necessary for management of local, state, or federal recreationprograms both in the public and commercial sector; outdoor recreation resource managementwhich focuses on skills necessary to manage or administer programs, facilities, and lands in thelocal, state, and federal park system; or therapeutic recreation which focuses on skills necessaryin the management of public and private organizations which provide a diverse array oftherapeutic recreation services (this emphasis leads to certification eligibility). Variations ofthese include campus recreation management, expedition leadership, and facility management.A student must have a minimum 3.0 (4.0 scale) grade point average to be eligible tograduate.MASTER OF SCIENCE IN RECREATIONCore requirements for the degree:

3Thesis Option:Theory CoreRec 500-3Rec 501-3Rec 508-3Modern Concepts of LeisurePersonnel in Leisure ServicesTrends and Global Issues in Leisure ServicesResearch Methodology CoreRec 550-3Research in RecreationResearch CoreEpsy 506-4OrEpsy 402-3Rec 599-3Inferential StatisticsBasic StatisticsThesisTotal Core Hours:Emphasis and Elective Hours *:Total Hours Required:18-1917-1836Research Project Option:Theory CoreRec 500-3Rec 501-3Rec 508-3Modern Concepts of LeisurePersonnel in Leisure ServicesTrends and Global Issues in Leisure ServicesResearch Methodology CoreRec 550-3Research in RecreationResearch CoreEpsy 506-4OrEpsy 402-3Rec 575-3Inferential StatisticsBasic StatisticsIndividual ResearchTotal Core Hours:Emphasis and Elective Hours *:Total Hours Required:18-1917-1836* See following pages for information on emphasis and elective hours

4EMPHASIS AND RECOMMENDED ELECTIVESRecreation Resource Administration(Courses required in addition to Core)Emphasis (9 - 12 hours):REC 445-3 *REC 565-3POLS 542-3CI 402-3Outdoor Recreation ManagementEnvironmental Issues in Outdoor EducationPublic Budgeting and Fiscal ManagementStudy of Cultural Diversity in Education and Family Services,OREAHE 516-3*College Students and College CulturesRequired of students who do not already have an approved outdoor recreationcourse on their transcript.Students who have an undergraduate degree or emphasis in Recreation Resource Administrationmay take electives in their area of interest as agreed upon by their advisor.Recommended electives (5 - 8 hours):REC 475EFOR 420FOR 421REC 445FOR 423FOR 470REHB 501EPSY 493EPSY 543EPSY 562AREHB 51REHB 566REHB 574SOCW 531Adventure ProgrammingPark and Wildlands ManagementRecreational Land Use PlanningOutdoor Recreation ManagementEnvironmental InterpretationWilderness Management, Policy, and EthicsIntroduction to Rehabilitation Counseling SkillsCounseling Skill DevelopmentGroup Theory PracticeHuman Development: ChildhoodRehabilitation Counseling Theory and PracticeAlcohol, Drugs, and FamilyStaff Training, DevelopmentPsychosocial Disorders

5Recreation Program Administration(Courses required in addition to Core)Emphasis (9 hours):REC 560A-3POLS 542-3POLS 549-3Seminar in Recreation - Park and CommunityPublic Budgeting and Fiscal ManagementAdministration of Nonprofit OrganizationsStudents who have an undergraduate degree or emphasis in Recreation Program Administrationmay take electives in their area of interest as agreed upon by their advisor.Recommended electives include (8 hours):CI 402EAHE 508EPSY 493PE 409PE 410POLS 543REC 445REC 475EREHB 501REHB 566WED 501The Study of Cultural Diversity in Education and Family ServicesStudent Development TheoriesCounseling Skill DevelopmentSocial Aspects of Sport and Physical ActivityPsychological Aspects of Sport and Physical ActivityPublic Personnel ManagementOutdoor Recreation ManagementAdventure ProgrammingIntroduction to Rehabilitation Counseling SkillsAlcohol, Drugs, and FamilyMultimedia Production Technologies in Workforce Education

6Therapeutic Recreation Administration(Courses required in addition to Core)Emphasis (9 hours):REC 524-3REC 526-3REHB 470-3Professional Skills in Therapeutic RecreationSeminar in Current Issues in Therapeutic RecreationRehabilitation AdministrationORREHB 573-3Programming, Budgeting, and Community ResourcesORPOLS 542-3Public Budgeting and Fiscal ManagementStudents who have an undergraduate degree or emphasis in Therapeutic RecreationAdministration may take electives in their area of interest as agreed upon by their advisor.To be eligible for certification in therapeutic recreation, students without a bachelor's degree intherapeutic recreation may need to take the following courses (these may count as electives inthe program of study):REC 460-3REC 461-3REC 462-3REC 596-3Therapeutic RecreationProgram Design and Evaluation for Therapeutic RecreationFacilitation Techniques in Therapeutic RecreationField Work in RecreationRecommended electives include (8 hours):GERONTOLOGYPE 505 *SOCW 575*HED 440*REHB 446*REC 440HED 402REHB 405REHB 447PSYC 517Physical Activity and Exercise for SeniorsPolicy and Program Issues of AgingHealth Issues in AgingPsychosocial Aspects of AgingTherapeutic Recreation for the AgedDeath and DyingIntroduction to Aging and RehabilitationBiomedical Aspects of AgingAging, Memory, and Cognition* Required for Gerontology certificate

7ALCOHOL & DRUG COUNSELINGREHB 461REHB 471REHB 558SOCW 530Introduction to Alcoholism and Drug AbuseRehab of Alcohol & Drug AbusersRehab of Special Alcohol and Drug Abusing PopulationsSubstance Abuse and Social WorkREHABILITATION ADMINISTRATIONREHB 470REHB 573REHB 574REHB 576REHB 578Rehabilitation AdministrationProgramming, Budgeting, and Community ResourcesStaff Training and DevelopmentDevelopment and Supervision of Rehabilitation EmployeesProgram Evaluation in RehabilitationREHABILITATION COUNSELINGREHB 400SOCW 531REHB 501REHB 513REHB 419Introduction to RehabilitationPsychological DisordersIntroduction to Interpersonal Skills Development inRehabilitationMedical and Psychosocial Aspects of DisabilityCross-Cultural RehabilitationOUTDOORREC 431REC 565REC 485REHB 551Expedition LeadershipEnvironmental Issues in Outdoor RecreationPracticum in Outdoor EducationRehabilitation Counseling: Theory and PracticeThose entering the recreation graduate program who did not receive their undergraduatedegree in recreation or have professional experience in the field of recreation prior to entry intothe graduate program will be expected to meet the same standards as students with degrees inRecreation. Faculty may provide a list of additional readings to students who need remedialwork.

8ApplicationRequirements for admission to the master's degree program in recreation are:l. Completion and submission of the Graduate School admission application. A nonrefundable application fee of 40.00 must be submitted with the application. Attach check ormoney order, payable to Southern Illinois University, to the top of the application form. Donot send cash. Only checks or money orders payable to United States banks will be accepted.2. Completion and submission of Recreation application that can be found on-line atwww.hedir.org/siu.3. Submission of three letters of recommendation.4. Submission of all official transcripts for previous undergraduate and graduate work.Admission RequirementsApplicants for the master's degree must have a 2.70 undergraduate grade point average(A 4.0) to be admitted in good standing.Only graduate level courses taken after a student's admission will be includedautomatically in the student's degree program. Unclassified hours or hours from other degreeprograms must be petitioned into the program. Courses eligible for inclusion in a degreeprogram must be graduate level and cannot have been applied toward another degree.RetentionAny master's degree candidate with a grade point average of less than 3.0 will be placedon academic warning for one semester and, after a second semester of less than 3.0, will besuspended from the University.Non-Traditional Student ServicesDesigned to assist non-traditional students with their unique educational, personal, and professional needs,Non-Traditional Student Services (NTSS) provides services for those students who are 24 years of age or older,are married, have dependents, are enrolled part time, or have been away from formal education for a period oftime. Increasing the awareness of and response to non-traditional students and their spouses and familieswithin the University environment are of primary concern. Services offered include assistance with the nontraditional student’s transition into the University learning environment, general information and referral services,an emergency locator system for students who are parents, and newsletter and handbook publicationsespecially designed for the non-traditional student. For assistance or additional information, contact NonTraditional Student Services in the Student Development Complex, located on the third floor of the StudentCenter, telephone 453-5714.

9COURSESThose on the 400 level may be taken by undergraduate and graduate students. Those onthe 500 level are for graduate students only.425-3PLANNING AND DESIGN OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. Anexamination of major design considerations for a variety of recreation facilitiessuch as recreation centers, recreation sport complexes, parks, visitors centers, andnatatoriums. Special attention will be given to long range facility planning.Prerequisite: senior or graduate standing.431-3EXPEDITION LEADERSHIP. Course focuses on professional leadership ofhighly adventurous wilderness trips. Emphasis is on development of soundjudgment, decision-making, and teaching in wilderness expeditions. Three to fiveweek expeditions in a wilderness setting. Trip fee not to exceed 750. OutdoorLeader certification by Wilderness Education Association is offered.440-15THERAPEUTIC RECREATION FOR SELECTED POPULATIONS (3credits per topic). Students will be made aware of problems and characteristicsof special population groups. Emphasis is upon the role of therapeutic recreationwith these groups in institutional and community settings: (a) therapeuticrecreation for the mentally ill. (b) therapeutic recreation for the developmentallydisabled. (c) therapeutic recreation for the aged. (d) therapeutic recreation for thesocially deviant. (e) therapeutic recreation for the physically disabled.Prerequisite: 300, 302, 304 or consent of department.445-3OUTDOOR RECREATION MANAGEMENT. Philosophy and principlesunderlying the growth and development of outdoor recreation management.Outdoor recreation is examined in terms of historical values, long range planning,site design, visitor needs, and environment impact. A laboratory cost of up to 14may be required. Prerequisite: 300, 302, 303 or consent of department.460-3THERAPEUTIC RECREATION MANAGEMENT. Organization andadministration of therapeutic recreation programs in hospitals, nursing homes,schools for the retarded, detention centers, prisons, and other institutions.Financial management and reimbursement issues are stressed. Prerequisite: 300,302, 304 or consent of department.461-3PROGRAM DESIGN AND EVALUATION FOR THERAPEUTICRECREATION. To equip the student with skills necessary to systematicallydesign and evaluate programs. Philosophy and nature of systems, systemanalysis, assessment, individual treatment planning, implementation andevaluation of treatment programs. Prerequisite: 300, 302, 304, one section of440, or consent of department. Concurrent enrollment in 380-2.462-3FACILITATION TECHNIQUES IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION. Thiscourse is designed to provide an understanding of the basic processes and

10techniques of therapeutic recreation and to develop technical competenciesnecessary for the provision of quality therapeutic recreation services. Emphasison the skillful application of various processes and techniques to facilitatetherapeutic changes in the client and the client's environment. Prerequisite: 304or concurrent enrollment.465-3ADVANCED ADMINISTRATIVE TECHNIQUES. Designed to examinecurrent administrative topics in recreation such as practices and trends in budgetand finance, legal aspects, grant writing, personnel practices and policies, andothers. Prerequisite: 365, 380-2.475-3 to 39RECREATION WORKSHOP (3 credits per topic). Critical examination andanalysis of innovative programs and practices in one of the following areas: (a)budget and finance, (b) campus recreation services, (c) commercial, (d)maintenance of areas and facilities, (e) outdoor recreation, (f) personnel, (g)technological advances, (h) therapeutic recreation-aging, (i) therapeuticrecreation-developmental disability, (j) therapeutic recreation-emotional illness,(k) therapeutic recreation-physical disability, (l) therapeutic recreation-prisonsand detention centers, (m) tourism.485-2 to 12PRACTICUM IN OUTDOOR EDUCATION. A supervised experience in aprofessional setting. Emphasis on administrative, supervisory, teaching, andprogram leadership in outdoor, conservation, or environmental education setting.Costs for travel are the responsibility of the student. Prerequisite: consent ofinstructor.490-12INTERNSHIP IN RECREATION. Supervised practicum experience in aprofessional recreation setting. Emphasis on administrative, supervisory,teaching, and program leadership in the student's area of specialization. Forundergraduate credit only. Must be taken during student's senior year.Prerequisite: completion of all requirements for major in recreation or consent ofcourse coordinator; 2.25 grade point average.500-3MODERN CONCEPTS OF LEISURE. This course explores the meaning ofleisure, recreation, and play from a philosophical and psychological perspective.The historical and contemporary relationships among work, time, lifestyles, andleisure are analyzed. In addition, the course attempts to develop students'viewpoints toward these topics in order that they formulate a philosophy ofleisure. Required of all majors.501-3PERSONNEL IN LEISURE SERVICES. This course will examineadministrative issues regarding personnel in leisure delivery systems. Topicsinclude: leadership theory, selection and training, legislation, collectivebargaining, motivation, performance appraisal, power and gender.REVENUE PRODUCTION FOR LEISURE SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS.An integrative view of revenue production for leisure service organizations.502-3

11Numerous practices of generating income, such as fees and charges, facilityrental, bonds, investments, and public/private cooperative development will beexamined in relationship to their ability to aid an organization in achieving itsstated objectives.503-3MANAGING AND MARKETING LEISURE SERVICES. An examination ofthe critical functions of a manager in public and private leisure serviceorganizations. Particular topics include goal and policy development, ethics, riskmanagement, fiscal management, and facility operations. Special attention isgiven to the leisure service manager’s role in marketing recreation.508-3TRENDS AND GLOBAL ISSUES IN LEISURE SERVICES. This coursewill study the various issues and trends that affect leisure delivery systems. Thiscourse will be the culminating seminar for graduate students in Recreation.Prerequisite: 500, 501, 502, 550.524-3PROFESSIONAL SKILLS IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION. This coursefocuses on professional skills necessary at the administrative and supervisorylevel. Program and staff development, conference presentations, and inservicetraining, grantsmanship, article writing, budgeting, consultation, and publicrelations comprise the core of the course.525-3RECREATION FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS. Planning, organizing,selecting, evaluating, and adapting activities to a variety of institutional andcommunity settings. Prerequisite: 500 or consent of department.526-3SEMINAR IN CURRENT ISSUES IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION.This course focuses on current issues in therapeutic recreation services includingcredentialing, accreditation, professional associations, legislation, research, andother relevant issues.550-3RESEARCH IN RECREATION. Critical analysis of the most significantresearch studies in park and community, special populations, commercial andoutdoor recreation. Prerequisite: 500.560-9SEMINAR IN RECREATION (3 credits per topic). Major issues, trends, andcultural, economic and social significance in (a) park and community, (b)therapeutic recreation and individuals with disabilities, and (c) commercialrecreation. Prerequisite: 500 or consent of department.565-3ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES IN OUTDOOR EDUCATION. Seminar inenvironmental issues and problems that affect outdoor recreation. Contentincludes his

Therapeutic Recreation Administration (Courses required in addition to Core) Emphasis (9 hours): REC 524-3 Professional Skills in Therapeutic Recreation REC 526-3 Seminar in Current Issues in Therapeutic Recreation REHB 470-3 Rehabilitation Administration OR REHB 573-3 Programming, Budgeting, and Community Resources OR

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