29 courses with the subject RTTR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
RTTR 203Program Planning3
Meets GOAL 7 (effective Spring 2026) Provides students with a sequential model for developing programs in recreation and leisure services. Students will apply concepts in program planning and design such as task organization, risk management, promotion, budget development, and evaluation as well as integrate strategies for participant inclusion. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters. Course Registration
Explores the array of professional opportunities through interaction with invited experts and experiential exercises. Prepares students for the profession by fulfilling volunteerism and professional organization requirements as well as the initial development of portfolios and resumes. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters. Repeatable up to 3 credits. Course Registration
RTTR 222Resources and Applications in Program Delivery3
Students develop resource applications for program delivery in recreation, tourism, and therapeutic recreation including the creation of newsletters, brochures, business cards, database and budget management, and agency websites. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters. Course Registration
RTTR 229Foundations of Recreation and Leisure Studies3
History and development of recreation, and principles, and philosophies of leisure. Modern-day concepts of leisure will also be addressed. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters. Course Registration
Use of the environment for year-round adventure recreation activities and learning of advanced camping/canoeing and/or kayaking and/or rafting skills. Several day- to month-long camping experiences. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants.
RTTR 244Stewardship of Self and the Environment: Building a Principled Way of Life3
Students will explore and critically analyze information from popular culture and research sources to assist in the development of their affective, psychomotor, and cognitive domains as described by Bloom. Students will also investigate their social selves by comparing themselves to selected role models. Students will have the opportunity to critically analyze themselves while developing a slogan, motto, mission, goals, and objectives to assist with their sustainable journey through the university environment. Students will chart themselves to determine the extent to which they become contributing sustainable members of the campus and the surrounding community. Grade only. Offered when demand warrants. Course Registration
History, philosophy, theories, and professionalism of therapeutic recreation. Factors influencing service delivery and models of service delivery will also be addressed. Grade only. Offered fall and spring semesters. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 5. The purpose of this course is to introduce students to leisure-related traditions and practices in different cultures. It is repeatable for credit when offered in different travel/study or campus formats, where the focus is on different cultures and sub-cultures. Grade only. Offered at least once annually. Repeatable when offered in different travel/study or campus formats, where the focus is on different cultures (i.e. Native American, Maori, aboriginal) and sub-cultures in the US, Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere. Course Registration
This course provides a broad overview of the hospitality industry. Students will learn foundational concepts related to the structure, resources, management, and operations of hospitality businesses, as well as examine current trends shaping the industry. Grade only. Offered at least once annually. Course Registration
Meets GOAL 8 This course will explore the tourism system and expose the students to the delineations of tourists and tourism enterprises, travel trends, governmental and non-governmental roles, transportation providers, and destination services and attractions. Attention will also be given to the impacts of tourism. Grade only. Offered fall semester. Course Registration
This course provides an analytical and conceptual examination of the lodging and foodservice sectors within the larger hospitality and tourism industry. Using historical development, organizational structures, management theories, service systems, and contemporary issues, students critically explore how lodging and food enterprises operate, interact with markets, and influence community recreation and tourism environments. Grade only. Offered at least once annually. Course Registration
RTTR 245 - Therapeutic Recreation and Services . Grade only. Offered fall semester. Course Registration
RTTR 339Wilderness Ethics, Safety, and Survival3
Meets GOAL 9 and GOAL 10. Students will analyze the ecological and socio-cultural values of wilderness as they intersect with land management, environmental practices, and back country travel. Both in-classroom and outdoor activities will provide students with a deeper inquiry into pre-trip planning, preparation, and the management of incidents, injuries/illnesses, and issues of back country excursions. In addition to the psychological aspect of both individual and group survival, hands-on skill building in tool craft, fire building, rope use, and other bushcraft skills will be included. Grade only. Offered spring semester. Course Registration
RTTR 229 - Foundations of Recreation and Leisure Studies and RTTR 245 - Therapeutic Recreation and Services . Grade only. Offered fall semester. Course Registration
RTTR 360Revenue Management3
This course examines revenue management strategies used by hospitality businesses to support pricing, demand, and capacity decisions. Students apply concepts such as strategic pricing, forecasting, inventory control, and performance evaluation to hospitality scenarios across lodging, food and beverage services, and destination-based markets. Emphasis is placed on data-informed analysis and managerial decision-making in varied operating environments. Required minimum
This course introduces students to the details of festival and special event planning, implementation, and evaluation from the perspective of the recreation and/or tourism professional. Following an introduction to concepts of special event/festival planning, implementation, and evaluation, students become experientially involved with the critical analysis of a special event or festival. Student analysis of the assigned special event/festival will integrate all phases of the recreation experience (anticipation, travel to, the experience itself, travel from, and recollection). Grade only. Offered May term. Course Registration
RTTR 203 - Program Planning or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered spring semester. Course Registration
RTTR 390Tourism and Sustainable Destination3
Meets GOAL 10. Students will be exposed to and understand the positive and negative impacts of tourism and consider ways to maximize benefits and minimize negative impacts for destinations. Students will also explore the impact of climate change on tourist destinations and develop solutions for creating more resilient and sustainable destinations. Offered on travel study program only. Grade only. Offered as part of travel study program. Course Registration
RTTR 396Leadership and Group Dynamics: An Experiential Education Approach3
As a member of a travel study group for an extended period of time, participants in this experientially based course will have a rich opportunity to observe, apply, synthesize, and reflect upon readings and personal experiences pertinent to leadership and group dynamics issues. Grade only. Offered as part of travel study program. Course Registration
The application of skill, knowledge and concepts necessary for assessing, planning, conducting and evaluating Recreation and Tourism programs. Permission and 2.50 GPA overall as it appears on the Degree Audit at the end of the semester preceding the internship experience. Interns must complete a 12 or 15 consecutive week, 480 or 600 hour placement under the supervision of a qualified Recreation or Tourism specialist.
Senior standing in the RT major and completion of recreation core courses or instructor permission. P/NC only. Offered fall, spring, and summer terms. Course Registration
RTTR 398Practicum in Recreation and Tourism or Therapeutic Recreation3
RTTR 229 - Foundations of Recreation and Leisure Studies and RTTR 245 - Therapeutic Recreation and Services or instructor permission. Grade or P/NC. Offered fall, spring, and summer terms.
RTTR 399Internship in Therapeutic Recreation1-12
The application of skill, knowledge and concepts necessary for assessing, planning, conducting and evaluating individualized and group Therapeutic Recreation programs. Permission and 2.50 GPA overall as it appears on the Degree Audit at the end of the semester preceding the internship experience. Therapeutic Recreation interns must complete a 15 (or more) consecutive week, 600 hours placements under the supervision of a qualified Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
Senior standing in the TR major and completion of recreation and therapeutic recreation core courses, or instructor permission. P/NC only. Offered fall, spring, and summer terms. Course Registration
RTTR 400Internship in Hospitality12
The application of skill, knowledge and concepts necessary for hospitality field. Permission and 2.50 GPA overall as it appears on the DARS (Degree Audit Reporting System) at the end of the semester preceding the internship experience. Interns must complete a 12 or 15 consecutive week, 600 hour placement under the supervision of a qualified hospitality professional.
Senior standing in the RTTR major (hospitality emphasis), completion of required RTTR courses, and instructor’s permission. P/NC only. Offered at least once annually. Course Registration
An overview of assessment related to, and programming for, functional limitations commonly associated with various diseases and/or disabling conditions. Therapeutic recreation program assessment, development, implementation, evaluation and modification considerations.
Sophomore or preferably higher standing, RTTR 229 - Foundations of Recreation and Leisure Studies , and RTTR 245 - Therapeutic Recreation and Services or instructor permission. Grade only. Offered spring semester. Course Registration
RTTR 475Trends and Issues in Therapeutic Recreation3
Professional concerns and implication related to contemporary trends and issues in the field of therapeutic recreation. Internship site selection, assessment techniques, and national exam criteria also will be addressed.
