News
Summer in China
The Department of RTH, in partnership with the Office of Campus Activities & Programs, are pleased to sponsor a short term summer abroad program to China.
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GEC's in RTH
RPM 101 (Social and Behavioral Science)
HTM 251 (GLOBAL)
Pre-Occupational Therapy or Pre-Physical Therapy Program
Students seeking admission into a Master of Science program in OT or
PT may declare a major in Recreation and Parks Management, with an emphasis
in Therapeutic Recreation.
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UNCG Student Sustainability Survey
A report from the Spring 2008 UNCG Student Sustainability Survey.
[view survey]
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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[information on the Oct. 25th Pet Partners class]
Wheelchair Biking
Four of Dr. Lin Buettner's Therapeutic Recreation students participated in a wheelchair biking program at Whitestone-A Masonic and Eastern Star Community.
[Wheelchair Biking Research Video]
Simple Pleasures Manual
The Simple Pleasures research team investigated the effects of 30 handmade recreational items on the behavior of nursing home residents with dementia. Twenty-three items were found therapeutically valuable in nursing home use. The Simple Pleasures manual includes instructions for building and directions for using these items.
[To order a manual]
New Search Feature for HTM Jobs
Check out the new hcareers Quick Job Search box on the Hotel
Restaurant Management, or Travel and Tourism Management
web pages.
Therapeutic Recreation And Inclusive Networks (TRAIN)
Research on best practices in inclusive community recreation currently being
conducted in RTH.
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Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management
Master of Science (M.S.) Degree in Parks and Recreation Management
The Recreation and Parks 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 36 hours required, at least one-half the work 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/comprehensive exam). 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 or an internship with a comprehensive examination. For example, a student choosing the non-thesis option and having minimal professional experience will be required to do an internship with a comprehensive examination. There is a five (5) academic year time limitation beginning with the first graduate course taken. Prerequisites do not count toward the time limit.
Students must meet with their advisor or the Director of Graduate Study before
registering for any course work.
Graduate Research Options (Thesis, Project, Internships, Coursework)
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. Leandra Bedini
Director of Graduate Study
420-C HHP Building, UNCG
Greensboro, NC 27412
(336) 334-3260
For Application Deadline, Tuition, and Requirements, please visit the UNCG Graduate School