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This set of online training modules is offered to help practicing Recreational Therapists prepare for MDS 3.0.
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Pet Partners Program
The Pet Partners program prepares handlers and their pets to work in animal assisted activities and animal assisted therapy programs.
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[download a flyer for the Sept 19th Pet Partners class]
[Dr. Lin Buettner talks about pet therapy in The Dog Who Changes Lives]
(Parade,
Sept 2009)
Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management
Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Parks and Recreation Management
The Parks and Recreation Master of Science (MS) Degree offers students the following three concentrations:
- Leisure Services Management
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Travel, Tourism, and Commercial Recreation
Specific Requirements for the Master of Science Degree
Requirements for admission to the program include: An undergraduate GPA of 3.00, satisfactory scores on the quantitative and verbal sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) or the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) , a current resume, a professional statement including career goals, and three references. Interviews will be encouraged for all applicants and required for graduate assistants. Based on experience, recommendations, and interviews, provisional admission may be granted. Upon completion of 6 to 12 credits with a B grade or better, a provisionally admitted student may be granted full graduate standing. The courses taken will count toward the degree. A student who does not have an undergraduate degree in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism and/or appropriate experience will be required to take one course from his/her concentration; e.g., HTM 261 or RPM 231 or 241. Students in the therapeutic recreation concentration will also be required to take RPM 332.
Requirements for completion of the program include: Of the 37 hours required, at least one-half the work (19 credits) credited toward the degree must be in 600-level courses or above, an overall average of B (3.0), or better, and successful completion of a capstone experience (thesis, project, internship, project/internship). The student, after discussing his/her career goals with his/her advisor, may choose either the thesis or non-thesis option. However, if the student selects the non-thesis option, the advisor will determine (based on amount of professional experience in leisure services) whether the student does a project, internship, project/internship. For example, a student choosing the non-thesis option and having minimal professional experience will be required to do an internship, and potentially in combination with a project. There is a five (5) academic year time limitation beginning with the first graduate course taken. Prerequisites do not count toward the time limit.
CONNECT:
The CONNECT system allows you to create a user name and password so that you can access your own VIP page. This page is customized to your specific interests, and is an excellent way to make sure you receive invitations to all graduate-level admissions events, as well as keeping informed of your status every step of the way.
Apply Online:
Please submit all forms including resume and personal statement directly to the Graduate School.
Students must meet with their advisor or the Director of Graduate Study before
registering for any coursework.
Graduate Research Options (Thesis, Project, Internships, Coursework)
Graduate Handbook
Graduate Bulletin - M.S. Recreation and Parks Program
Online Form to Request Information From the Graduate School
Masters Plan of Study Form (MS Word)
or More Information, please contact:
Dr. Stuart J. Schleien
Director of Graduate Study
420-B HHP Building, UNCG
Greensboro, NC 27412
sjs@uncg.edu
(336) 334-3119
For Application Deadline, Tuition, and Requirements, please visit the UNCG Graduate School.