The Department of Health, Human Performance and Recreation at Southeast Missouri State University has been preparing Recreation and Leisure professionals since 1988. The Recreation and Park Administration program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT). The Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT) accredits baccalaureate programs in parks, recreation, tourism, sport management, event management, therapeutic recreation, and leisure studies offered at regionally accredited institutions within the United States and its territories, and at nationally accredited institutions in Canada, and Mexico.
Recreation and Park Administration students can choose from a wide variety of career paths including programming and administration of recreational services for city parks and recreation departments, non-profit organizations like YMCAs and Boy's and Girl's Clubs, branches of the military, and for people with disabilities and other special needs. View more possible career options available for the future recreation professional.
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COAPRT Learning Outcomes | Course Specific Learning Outcomes | Assessment Results 7.01.03 Spring 2013 |
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7.01 Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the following entry-level knowledge:
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RC 140 for COAPRT (a) and (c)
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Learning outcome data for RC 140 1-100% scored above 80% 2-100% scored above 80% 3-100% scored above 80% |
RC 220 for COAPRT (b):
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Learning outcome data for RC 220 1-100% scored above 80% 2-100% scored above 80% 3-100% scored above 80% Indirect measure –internship supervisor’s final report |
COAPRT Learning Outcomes | Course Specific Learning Outcomes | Assessment Results 7.02.03 |
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7.02 Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity. |
RC 380
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Result from course learning outcome for RC 380 in 2013: 1-100% scored above 80% 2-100% scored above 80% 3-83% scored above 80% |
RC 385
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Results for RC 385 learning outcomes: 1-100% scored above 80% 2-81% scored above 80% 3-81% scored about 80% |
COAPRT Learning Outcomes | Course Specific Learning Outcomes | Assessment Results 7.03.03 |
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7.03 Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate entry-level knowledge about management/administration in parks, recreation, tourism and/or related professions. |
RC 420
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Learning outcome data 1-100% scored above 80% 2-100% scored above 80% 3-100% scored above 80% |
COAPRT Learning Outcomes | Course Specific Learning Outcomes | Assessment Results 7.04.03 |
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7.04 Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate entry-level knowledge about management/administration in parks, recreation, tourism and/or related professions. |
Graduates will successfully complete an intensive internship of no less than 480 hours | 100% of students scored about 90% See Internship Report |