Historical and philosophical foundations of leisure. Examinations of current trends, problems and issues affecting leisure in the United States.

LEI 3830 Travel and Tourism . . . . . 3(3,0)

Survey of travel and tourism with focus on history, terminology, demographics, psychographic, financial significance, destination planning and development, trends and societal impacts.

LEI 4300 Leisure Services . . . . . 3(3,0)

Analysis of leisure service organizations dealing with management, finances and accounting, records and reports, publicity and public relations, risk management, staff organization, leadership training, and coordination of community resources.

LEI 4400 Leisure Programming . . . . . 4(4,0)

Principles of leisure program development and study of program areas and activities. Analysis of the methods and techniques of program design, organization, implementation, and evaluation.

LEI 4703C Principles of Therapeutic Recreation . . . . . 4(3,3)

Recreation activities and pursuits which are modified to meet an individuals limitations or restrictions imposed by some mental, emotional, social or physical disability or by a diseased state.

LEI 4762 Leisure Programming for Senior Citizens . . . . . 3(3,0)

Learning how to prepare leisure programs for older adults through public and private agencies.

LEI 4800 Outdoor Leisure . . . . . 4(4,0)

Survey of issues affecting outdoor leisure in America from a conservation/environmental perspective; and the effective communication of outdoor leisure values. Analysis of leadership skills associated with outdoor leisure activities.

LEI 4922 Field Experience in Leisure . . . . . 1-6(Variable)

Directed field experience in a leisure service agency under the supervision of a faculty advisor and an agency supervisor. Opportunities are provided for the student to develop knowledge, values, and beginning practice skills appropriate for entry level practice in leisure service agencies. Total of 120 hours required. Permission required.

LEI 4940 Internship in Leisure . . . . . 1-9(Variable)

The student, in a ten week program, has the opportunity to relate theory to practice through observation and experience. The student will be assigned on an individual basis to an approved agency and have responsibilities of organizing and implementing activities in events under supervision with the respective agency. Total of 360 hours required, senior standing, completion of field experience, and permission of academic advisor and department. Prerequisite: Completion of field experience.

LEI 6550 Administration of Leisure Services . . . . . 3(3,0)

Problems involved in planning, establishing and implementing leisure services.

LEI 6940 Internship in Leisure . . . . . 1-9(Variable)

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