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
Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Tourism Management
After UNCG, the world of hospitality and tourism awaits. Positions are available and educated professionals are needed within each segment of the broader hospitality industry (hotels, foodservice, site attractions, private clubs, luxury resorts, meeting services). The supply of graduates with a specialized focus on the hospitality industry is very small compared to the huge demand of this fast growing industry. Hospitality and Tourism Management graduates often have a competitive edge over students with degrees in general business or other programs not specifically focused on the industry and can move up in the ranks more quickly. Students complete 200 hours of pre-internship work in the industry and then pursue a 480-hour managerial internship. Two concentrations are offered, Hotel and Restaurant Management, and Travel and Tourism Management.
HTM Mission Statement
The Hospitality Management Program prepares undergraduate students for management positions in the hotel, restaurant and allied industries. Program faculty apply their investigational skills to solve critical operational and service problems facing these industries and to benchmark good practice for the professional community served by UNCG.
Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Parks Management
Recreation and Parks Management is an exciting and rewarding field that offers many possibilities for study and career opportunities. The primary purpose of the Recreation and Parks Management Program is to prepare quality professional personnel to assume leadership roles in leisure service occupations. The Program is committed to offering an academically challenging program of undergraduate education coupled with a solid foundation of a liberal arts education, and has been accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association´s Council on Accreditation since 1981. The professional core curriculum and the program concentrations in (1) Leisure Services Management, (2) Therapeutic Recreation, and (3) Commercial Recreation are based on the philosophy that leisure experiences are essential to the growth and development of all human beings.
RPM Mission Statement
Within the Department of Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management, the mission of the Recreation and Parks Management Program is to prepare professionals in leisure services management, therapeutic recreation, and commercial recreation and event management to enrich the quality of life of citizens in the Piedmont Triad and beyond, through excellence in teaching, research, professional service, and community outreach.