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300 Level Courses

PREE 311 Principles of Commercial Recreation/Tourism
A study of the various forms of commercial recreation, business and facilities providing recreational opportunities. (3 credits)
PREE 313 Recreation Area Design
A study of the fundamentals of site planning for recreation areas and facilities. Prerequisite: A basic planning and design course or permission of the instructor. (3 credits)
PREE 314 Clinical Aspects of Therapeutic Recreation
This course includes: charting profiles, case studies, individual and group assessment of recreation needs, analysis of activities for client needs, adaptive equipment and activities for daily living for special opportunities. (3 credits)
PREE 316 Management of Leisure Services and Commercial Facilities
A study of the design, operation and maintenance of selected park and recreation facilities. (3 credits)
PREE 318 Park and Recreation Administration
The organization and administration of parks and recreation services, including organizational management, personnel practices and labor relations, financial and business procedures and legal aspects. (3 credits)
PREE 319 Client Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation
Course designed to familiarize the student with the overall concept of assessment within the field of therapeutic recreation. Interviewing skills, analyzation of assessment procedures, source and processes will be studied. The relationship between assessment as a component of program planning will be explored along with an introduction to the systems approach to program design. Prerequisites: PREE 220 and 229. (3 credits)
PREE 320 Therapeutic Recreation Program Design
Techniques of recreational program planning and leadership adapted to the needs of persons in special populations. Prerequisites: PREE 220 and 229 and permission of the instructor. (3 credits)
PREE 344 Interpretive Planning
A study of interpretive prospectus preparation and physical site planning for interpretive services. Field work required. Prerequisite: PREE 245. (3 credits)
PREE 347 Interpretive Methods and Programming
A study of the principles and methods to interpret natural and cultural history in parks and other outdoor settings. (3 credits)
PREE 351/352 Practicum in Recreation Leadership/Environmental Education
Observation and participation in parks and recreation or environmental education activities. Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor. (1-3 credits)
PREE 354 Cooperative Education III
A supervised work experience for students in the cooperative education program. May be taken twice. (6 credits)
PREE 361 Environmental Teaching
This course is a study of educational methodology using a total environmental perspective. Field trips required. Prerequisite: PREE 160 or the permission of the instructor. (3 credits)
PREE 371 Fundamentals of National Park Service Law Enforcement
This course covers the legal and administrative fundamentals of National Park Service law enforcement including federal law and NPS policies and guidelines. (3 credits)
PREE 372 Visitor Services Management
A study of visitor services management including information, safety, rescue and law enforcement services. (3 credits)
PREE 373 Facility and Maintenance Management
A study of the administration and management of outdoor recreation facilities and park maintenance services. (3 credits)
PREE 375 Natural Systems Management I
A study of terrestrial ecosystems and their management in the parks setting. (3 credits)
PREE 376 Natural Systems Management II
A study of aquatic and marine ecosystems and their management in the park setting. (3 credits)
PREE 377 Cultural Resource Management
This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the management of archeological and historical resources. The course examines the goals,legislation, and methodologies related to cultural resources management, research and programming. (3 credits)
PREE 380 Junior Honors
Course provides opportunity for the academically superior junior to conduct research and/or project not otherwise available under the curriculum. Prerequisite: Permission of advisor, honors committee, departmental chairperson, and dean. (1-3 credits)

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