College of Education

www.uni.edu/coe/hpels

 

Staff:

C. Edginton, Director. I. Ahrabi-Fard, , D. Briggs, J.Brucker, C. Cooper, D. Cryer, T. Davis, D. Depken, R. Dieser, F. Dolgener, T. Evans, K. Finn, F.Fontavo, J. Gassman, P. Geadelman, O. Grybovych, T. Haak, J. Hall, N. Hamilton, L. Hensley, C. Herndon, S. Hudson, S. Joseph, K. Kerr, C. Kowalski, S. Lankford, R. Lee, R. Lund, J. Ma, M. Mack, R. Marston, O. Matvienko, T. Noonan, H. Olsen, C. Phillips, S. Roberts-Dobie, K. Scholl, L. Shaddox, J.Shappy, K. Snyder, M. Stille, D. Thompson, M. Toerner, E. Vold, P. Waack, J. Waldron, W. Weiss, J. Wilson, M. Yehieli, C. Zeman.

 

The School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services offers the following undergraduate and graduate programs and program certificates. Specific requirements for these programs are listed within this School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services section by division within the School, in the following order:

 

 

Division of Athletic Training

Undergraduate Major (B.A.)

Athletic Training

Graduate Major (M.S.)

Athletic Training

Graduate Major (Ed.D.)

Doctor of Education: Rehabilitation Studies intensive study area

 

Division of Health Promotion and Education

Undergraduate Major (B.A.)

Health Education-Teaching

Health Promotion

Minors

Health Education-Teaching

Health Promotion

Graduate Major (M.A.)

Health Education

Graduate Major (Ed.D.)

Doctor of Education: Community Health Education intensive study area

Program Certificates

Environmental Health Certificate

Certificate in Global Health and Health Disparities

 

Division of Physical Education

Undergraduate Majors (B.A.)

Movement and Exercise Science

Physical Education-Teaching

Minors

Coaching

Dance

Physical Education-Elementary Teaching

Graduate Major (M.A.)

Physical Education

 

Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services

Undergraduate Major (B.A.)

Leisure, Youth and Human Services

Minors

Leisure, Youth and Human Services

Youth Services Administration

Graduate Major (M.A.)

Leisure, Youth and Human Services

Graduate Major (Ed.D.)

Doctor of Education: Leisure, Youth and Human Services intensive study area

Program Certificates

Aquatics Specialization Certificate

Nonprofit Management and American Humanics Certificate

Outdoor Recreation Certificate

School-Age Care Leadership Certificate

Tourism Certificate

 

Division of Athletic Training

 

Academic Standard Policy

 

Major Requirements

 

1.  Students should indicate their interest in majoring in the B.A. Athletic Training any time after their admission to UNI by completing the Declaration of Curriculum form, and selecting the choice to continue as a student at UNI as a prospective major of Athletic Training. Thereafter, students will be considered prospective majors and will be expected to attend departmental advising sessions at regularly scheduled intervals.

 

2.  A students freshman year shall be devoted primarily to completing the prerequisite core in Athletic Training (42T:023). Liberal Arts Core and/or electives should be taken by students to complete their schedules.

 

3.  Students desiring to apply to the athletic training program must do the following:

a.  Obtain an application packet from room 203 in the Wellness Recreation Center (WRC).

b.  Submit all materials by March 1 of each year to the Athletic Training Program office (WRC 203).

c.  Students may apply while enrolled in the prerequisite courses.

4.  Admission into the athletic training program is competitive, therefore the following criteria shall be used for determination of acceptance as a fully declared Athletic Training major:

a.  Cumulative grade point average (2.50 minimum GPA accepted)

b.  Prerequisite course grades

c.  Application materials

d.  Recommendations

e.  Interview results

f.  Athletic Training Observation (minimum of 50 hours of observation)

5.  A committee of faculty, staff, and students will be assigned to the acceptance committee and will review the applications.

 

6.  Notification of admittance will be made at the end of Spring semester.

 

7.  Upon acceptance into the athletic training program, a student will be converted to a major status by the department and must do the following within 30 days of notification of acceptance:

a.  Send a letter of acceptance.

b.  Begin the Hepatitis B Vaccination series or sign the waiver form.

c.  Provide physician certification that they are physically capable of handling the duties required of an athletic training student.

d.  Complete the Athletic Training Education Program=s Techinical Standards Form.

e.  Complete all other paper work available at the ATEP office.

8.  Students not accepted into the program will be restricted from taking

Athletic Training courses beyond 42T:023.

 

9.  Transfer students entering UNI shall be subject to the admission and acceptance requierments listed above.

 

10.  To graduate from UNI with an Athletic Training major, students must:

a.  Maintain current CPR, OSHA, and First Aid certifications.

b.  Pass an annual physical.

c.  Maintain a 2.50 cumulative GPA, and 3.00 GPA for Athletic Training courses.

d.  Complete a minimum of 200 hours, maximum of 500 hours, of field experience each semester.

e.  Be enrolled in the athletic training program for six semesters or a minimum of four semesters if transferring.

1.  Please note that if a student whishes to transfer to UNI they must complete the six semesters of athletic training education and field experience. A student may transfer prior class work and field experiences but must request the petition forms from the athletic training program. (Additional transfer student policies are available at the ATEP office.)

2.  Transfer students should assume that they would be in the program for three academic years unless petitioning for acceptance of prior course work and/or field experiences.

f.  Follow the athletic training curricular plan as outlined in the student handbook.

g.  Complete and follow the athletic training curricular plan as outlined in the student handbook.

h.  Complete the Athletic Training major.

11.  All other program information is available at the athletic training program office or our Web site www.uni.edu/athtrn.

 

 

Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs

 

Athletic Training Major

 

The Athletic Training major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

 

The Athletic Training major is designed to prepare students to become athletic training professionals. It prepares students for the National Athletic Training Board of Certification Examination as well as eligibility for an Athletic Training License in the State of Iowa. The curriculum is based upon cognitive and psychomotor learning experiences. The athletic training education program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs.

 

Prerequisite core:
Athletic Training: 42T:023 (or the equivalent)	2 hours
Required core:
Biology: 840:202; 840:102	8 hours
Physical Education: 420:151; 420:153; 420:154; 4250:186 (2 hours Studies in Sport Nutrition)	10 hours
Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Service: 440:010 Personal Wellness of the Liberal Arts Core (This course is also part of the athletic training core to satisfy the Health content requirement within the curriculum.)	3 hours
Athletic Training: 48T:024 (or the equivalent); 42T:028; 42T:033; 42T:034; 42T:110; 42T:134; 42T:135; 42T:137; 42T:138; 42T:143; 42T:144; 42T:157; 42T:158; 42T:162; 42T:170; 42T:175; 42T:180	31 hours
Total	54 hours

 

Master of Science Degree Program

 

Major in Athletic Training

 

The Athletic Training Master of Science degree is designed for those who are NATABOC certified athletic trainers who wish further education in treatment and rehabilitation of the physically active. This degree is offered on a thesis and non-thesis option. A minimum of 36 semester credit hours is required. A minimum of 21 credit hours at the 200-level is required for both the thesis and nonthesis options.

 

Admission is competitive and based upon undergraduate grade point average, recommendations, and interview results. Once admitted, each student will be required to complete the program of study as well as the clinical component of the program. All additional requirements and information are available at the Division of Athletic Training office. Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.

 

Required:
Measurement and Research: 250:180	3 hours
Athletic Training: 42T:210; 42T:220; 42T:230; 42T:240; 42T:250; 42T:260; 42T:270; 42T:289 (8 hrs.)	22 hours
Physical Education: 420:289 (2 hours)	2 hours
Health, Physical Education and Leisure Services, Interdepartmental: 440:290	3 hours
Research: 420:299 Thesis Option (6 hours) Non-thesis Option (2 hours)	2 or 6 hours
Electives Thesis option (0 hours) Non-thesis option (4 hours) Common Electives: 420:200; 420:222; 420:251; 420:253; 420:255; 420:260; 420:271
Total	36 hours

 

 

Doctor of Education Degree Program

 

This program is intended to provide practicing educators the opportunity to continue their study and earn the terminal professional degree in their field. The Ed.D. degree requires a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit beyond the master's degree. The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is required for admission to the program.

 

There are three components to the program: 15 semester hours in a Professional Common Core of work in educational foundations, fundamentals, and research; 38 semester hours of Advanced Professional Study in one of six areas of intensive study and a related area; and a Dissertation of 7 semester hours.

 

By design, then, all students are required to study in basic areas that undergird and define educational practice and develop skills of problem definition, data collection and analysis, and interpretation. The six areas of intensive study provide for a specialized focus on practice. The six intensive study areas are: Community Health Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Rehabilitation Studies, and Special Education. (In some areas, it is possible to combine doctoral degree study with work toward an endorsement to perform a particular role in K-12 education.)

 

The Rehabilitation Studies intensive study area is designed to prepare Certified Athletic Trainers and/or other Allied Health professionals to plan, implement, evaluate, and supervise educational programs as well as develop a scholarly agenda. Graduates will be prepared for careers as athletic training program directors, clinical coordinators, applied scholars, and practicing clinicians. This program focuses on a holistic approach of preparing students by including administration, education, and rehabilitation studies within the curriculum. (For more information, contact the Chair of the Division of Athletic Training within the School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services.)

 

Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the Division of Athletic Training for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.

 

For requirements concerning admission, candidacy, scholarship, residence, examinations, dissertation, and graduation for the Doctor of Education degree.

 

Program Requirements

 

I.  Professional Common Core  (15 hours)
Education Foundations:
Interdepartmental, Education: 190:301	3 hours
Research:
Interdepartmental, Education: 190:303; 190:305; 190:307	9 hours
Measurement and Research: One of the following - 250:270; 250:300; 250:301; 250:310	3 hours
II. Advanced Professional Studies  (38 hours)
Athletic Training Core: 42T:270 (2 hours); 42T:301 (3 hours); 42T:310 (3 hours)	8 hours
Seminar in Athletic Training: 42T:289 (Seminar: Outcomes, 2 hours; Seminar: Epidemiology, 2 hours; Seminar: Kinesmetrics in Athletic Training Research, 2 hours; Community Building and Leadership, 2 hours)	8 hours
Practicum: 42T:297	4 hours
Track (select two) A.  Evidence Based Practice: 42T:230 (2 hours); 42T:240 (2 hours); 42T:260 (2 hours) B.  Orthopedic Assessment: 42T:210 (3 hours); 42T:220 (2 hours); 42T:250 (2 hours) C.  Exercise Science: 420:253 (3 hours); 420:260 (3 hours); 420:271 (3 hours)	12-15 hours
Electives	3-6 hours
Dissertation  (7 hours) This is the program component in which the student demostrates proficiency in the integration of theory and practice (i.e., it involves the application of existing knowledge and/or results of individual research to an educational problem or situation).
Required:
Doctoral Seminar: 190:389	1 hour
Dissertation Research: 190:399	6 hours
Total	60 hours

 

Division of Health Promotion and Education

 

Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs

Health Education Major - Teaching

 

The Health EducationTeaching major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements , the Professional Education Requirements, and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

 

Current First Aid and CPR certification is required of all major students prior to student teaching.

 

Required:
Educational Psychology: 200:118; 200:151	6 hours
Measurement and Research: 250:180 or Mathematics: 800:072	3 hours
Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31F:057	3 hours
Psychology: 400:170 or Social Work: 450:171	3 hours
Health Promotion and Education: 410:005; 410:140; 410:144; 410:151; 410:153; 410:163; 410:164; 410:178	19 hours
Physical Education: 420:050	3 hours
Electives to be chosen from the following list Educational Psychology: 200:116 Measurement and Research: 250:181 Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31F:010; 31F:020; 31F:055; 31F:155; 31F:157; 31F:178 Health Promotion and Education: 410:020; 410:120; 410:146; 410:147; 410:155; 410:162 Physical Education: 420:153 Social Work: 450:102 World Religions/Philosophy: 640:194 or 650:194 or CAP:194	3 hours
Total	40 hours

 

 

Health Promotion Major

 

The Health Promotion major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

A student declaring a major in Health Promotion will be required to have sophomore standing and a minimum GPA of 2.50 for all courses whether taken at UNI or transferred from other institutions. A minimum 2.50 GPA will be required for admission to 410:168, Field Experience in Health Promotion. To graduate with a major in Health Promotion a student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 in all course work taken at UNI or transferred from another institution.

 

Required common core:
Health Promotion and Education: 410:110; 410:112; 410:145*; 410:156; 410:163; 410:165; 410:176	21 hours
Choose one of the following 4 options: Option 1 Option 2 Option 3 Option 4	36 hours 33 hours 35-36 hours 45-46 hours
Total for Option 1 Total for Option 2 Total for Option 3 Total for Option 4	57 hours 54 hours 56-57 hours 66-67 hours

 

*410:145 has a prerequisite of 250:180 or 800:072. 800:072 may be used to satisfy Category 1C of the Liberal Arts Core.

 

Option 1 - Health Promotion (36 hours)

Required:
Health Promotion and Education: 410:005; 410:118; 410:131; 410:151; 410:153; 410:155; 410:164; 410:168 (12 hours)	36 hours
Physical Education: 420:050; 420:153; 420:156

 

 

Option 2 - Women=s Health (33 hours)

 

Required:
Health Promotion and Education: 410:005; 410:020; 410:128; 410:151; 410:153; 410:162; 410:168 (12 hours); 410:178	30 hours
Electives: (3 hours from the following) Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31F:057; 31F:155; 31F:157; 31F:178 Psychology: 400:060 Communication Studies: 48C:142**; 48C:153 Social Science: 900:020 History: 961:146 Anthropology: 990:167	3 hours

 

**48C:142 has prerequisite of 48C:004.

 

Option 3 - Global Health and Health Disparities (35-36 hours)

 

Required:
Health Promotion and Education: 410:005; 410:138; 410:147; 410:151; 410:153; 410:161; 410:167; 410:168 (12 hours); 410:178; 410:197	33 hours
Electives: (select 2-3 hours from the following): Health Promotion and Education: 410:020; 410:125; 410:152/CAP:152 Anthropology: 990:167	2-3 hours

 

Option 4 - Science Intensive: Environmental Health (45-46 hours)

 

This interdisciplinary emphasis is recommended for students who wish to prepare for career as environmental health professionals as it provides experiences in the sciences and health areas. It also provides preparation for post-graduate study in the field of environmental health or public health.

 

Required:
Health Promotion and Education: 410:005; 410:153; 410:166; 410:168 (6 hours); 410:180*	33-34 hours
Biology: 840:051; 840:052; 840:151
Chemistry and Biochemistry: 860:044 and 860:048, or 860:070 and 860:063
Electives: (select form the following) Health Promotion and Education: 410:020; 410:138; 410:147; 410:152/CAP:152; 410:164; 410:178 Biology**: 840:140; 840:147; 840:150; 840:155; 840:168; 840:170; 840:180*** Chemistry and Biochemistry**: 860:132 Earth Science: 870:031; 870:171	11- 13 hours

 

*410:180 has a prerequisite of 250:180 or 800:072. 800:072 may be used to satisfy Category 1C of the Liberal Arts Core.

 

**These required courses can be satisfied with appropriate selection of courses for completing the Biology minor.

 

***Prerequisites for 840:180 are 840:100 and 840:140.

 

Minors

Health Education Minor - Teaching

 

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

Current First Aid and CPR certification is required of all minors prior to student teaching.

 

Required:
Education Psychology: 200:118	3 hours
Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31F:057	3 hours
Psychology: 400:170	3 hours
Health Promotion and Education: 410:135 (for K-8 endorsement) or 410:140 (for 5-12 endorsement); 410:005; 410:112; 410:144; 410:151; 410:153; 410:163; 410:164	19 hours
Total	28 hours

 

 

Health Promotion Minor

 

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

 

Required:
Health Promotion and Education: 410:005; 410:110;410:145*; 410:153; 410:156; 410:163**; 410:164; 410:176	21 hours
Total	21 hours

 

*410:145 has a prerequisite of 250:180 or 800:072. 800:072 may be used to satisfy Category 1C of the Liberal Arts Core.

**410:163 has a prerequisite of 410:112 or both 840:101 and 840:102.

 

Master of Arts Degree Program

 

Major in Health Education

 

This major is available on the thesis and non-thesis options. A minimum of 31-35 semester hours is required depending on the emphasis chosen. Additional hours may be required, if, upon entering the graduate program, the student needs background courses. The thesis option requires 6 hours of thesis research 410:299. The non-thesis option requires a research paper for 2 hours credit 410:299. A minimum of 12 hours, exclusive of 410:299 credit, must be at the 200-level.

 

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

 

Successful completion of a final written comprehensive examination is required for both the thesis and non-thesis options.

 

Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the Division of Health Promotion and Education (within the School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services) for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.

 

Three emphases are offered on this major:

 

I. Health Promotion/Fitness Management Emphasis
Required:
Management: 150:130	3 hours
Measurement and Research: 250:180 or Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Interdepartmental: 440:210 or 440:215	3 hours
Measurement and Research: 250:205 or Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Interdepartmental: 440:290	3 hours
Health Promotion and Education: 410:131; 410:166; 410:271; 410:290; 410:293	15 hours
Health Promotion Graduate Seminar: 410:289 (1 hours each for two semesters)	2 hours
Physical Education: 420:253	3 hours
Electives: 410:299 Thesis option (6 hours) Non-thesis option (2 hours)	2 or 6 hours
Total	31 or 35 hours
II. Community Health Education Emphasis
Required:
Health Promotion and Education: 410:131; 410:165; 410:167; 410:220; 410:290; 410:293	16 hours
Measurement and Research: 250:205 or Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Interdepartmental: 440:290	3 hours
Health Promotion Graduate Seminar: 410:289 (1 hour each for two semesters)	2 hours
Electives as approved by the Graduate Committee: (6 hours 410:299 required for the thesis option; 2 hours 410:299 required for the non thesis option)	12 hours
Total	33 hours
III. School Health Education Emphasis
Required:
Health Promotion and Education: 410:131; 410:290	6 hours
Measurement and Research: 250:205 or Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Interdepartmental: 440:290	3 hours
Health Promotion Graduate Seminar: 410:289 (1 hour each for two semesters)	2 hours
Electives as approved by the Graduate Committee: (6 hours 410:299 required for the thesis option; 2 hours 410:299 required for the non-thesis option)	21 hours
Total	32 hours

 

The additional course requirements for this emphasis will be governed largely by teacher licensure requirements.

 

Doctor of Education Degree Program

 

This program is intended to provide practicing educators the opportunity to continue their study and earn the terminal professional degree in their field. The Ed.D. degree requires a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit beyond the master's degree. The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is required for admission to the program.

 

There are three components to the program: 15 semester hours in a Professional Common Core of work in educational foundations, fundamentals, and research; 38 semester hours of Advanced Professional Study in one of six areas of intensive study and a related area; and a Dissertation of 7 semester hours.

 

By design, then, all students are required to study in basic areas that undergird and define educational practice and develop skills of problem definition, data collection and analysis, and interpretation. The six areas of intensive study provide for a specialized focus on practice. The six intensive study areas are: Community Health Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Rehabilitation Studies, and Special Education. (In some areas, it is possible to combine doctoral degree study with work toward an endorsement to perform a particular role in K-12 education.)

 

The Community Health Education intensive study area is designed to equip community health promotion and public health education professionals for positions of leadership in applied community and public health education settings. Graduates of the program are prepared for careers in applied academic settings including (but not limited to) allied health and nursing colleges, universities with a focus on teaching, and liberal arts colleges, as well as leadership positions in major community and public health organizations such as county, state, and national departments of public health, and government and non-government health organizations. (For more information, contact the Chair, Health Promotion and Education Division, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services.)

 

Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the Division of Health Promotion and Education for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.

 

For requirements concerning admission, candidacy, scholarship, residence, examinations, dissertation, and graduation for the Doctor of Education degree.

 

Program Requirements

 

I. Professional Common Core  (15 hours)
Educational Foundations
Interdepartmental, Education: 190:301	3 hours
Research:
Interdepartmental, Education: 190:303; 190:305; 190:307	9 hours
Measurement and Research: One of the following - 250:270; 250:300; 250:301; 250:310	3 hours
II. Advanced Professional Studies  (38 hours)
Requirements for the Community Health Education intensive study area:
Community Health Education Core:	21 hours
410:220 (3 hours); 410:290 (3 hours); 410:293 (3 hours); 410:319 (3 hours); 410:320 (3 hours)	15 hours
Seminar: 410:389 (6 semesters)	6 hours
Track (select one) (17 hours) A.  Postsecondary Health Education Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs: 170:230; 170:260 Internship (teaching): 410:395 Practicum (teaching): 410:397 Electives B.  Community and Public Health Education Political Science: 942:153 or 9425:173 Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:253 Internship (public health) Practicum (public health) Electives	6 hours 2 hours 3 hours 6 hours   3 hours 3 hours 2 hours 3 hours 6 hours
III. Dissertation  (7 hours) This is the program component in which the student demonstrates proficiency in the integratoin of theory and practice (i.e., it involves the application of existing knowledge and/or results of individual research to an educational problem or situation).
Required:
Doctoral Seminar: 190:389	1 hour
Dissertation Research: 190:399	6 hours
Total	60 hours

 

 

Program Certificates

 

The University of Northern Iowa makes available, in addition to traditional programs, the opportunity for students to earn program certificates. Program certificates provide an alternative to programs leading to a degree, a major, or a minor; they certify that an individual has completed a program approved by the university. For information on the following program certificates, contact the School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

 

Environmental Health Certificate

 

Required:
Health Promotion and Education/Environmental Science: 410:165 or 830:165; 410:166 or 830:166	6 hours
Health Promotion: 410:163	3 hours
Electives: 6 hours chosen from either or both of the following categories	6 hours
Total	15 hours

 

I.  Public Health Focus Area

Health Promotion and Education: 410:110 or 410:293; 410:145; 410:162; 410:176; 410:178

Biology: 840:147

II.  Environmental Sciences Focus Area

Environmental Science: 830:200; 830:235

Biology: 840:149; 840:151; 840:155; 840:167

 

 

Certificate in Global Health and Health Disparities

 

Required:
Health Promotion and Education: 410:138; 410:147; 410:161; 410:167; 410:197	9-11 hours
Electives selected from the following: Leisure Services: 430:030 Social Work: 450:142 Communication: 48C:151 Social Science: 940:041; 900:080 Political Science: 943:024; 943:125 Sociology: 980:045; 980:148 Anthropology: 990:011; 990:164; 990:167; 990:168; 990:177	6 hours
Total	15-17 hours

 

 

Division of Physical Education

 

Bachelor of Arts Degree Programs

Movement and Exercise Science Major

 

The Movement and Exercise Science major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

 

Completion of this program prepares students for careers or further study in movement and exercise science or related areas but not for endorsement in K-12 school settings. To declare this major a student must file an approved program of study with her/his advisor.

 

Required:
Physical Education: 420:018; 420:050; 420:053; 420:056; 420:121; 420:151; 420:153; 420:162	21 hours
Choose one of the following emphases	18 hours
Total	39 hours

 

Emphasis 1 - Dance Education

 

This emphasis provides a broad background in dance education. Students in this emphasis are strongly encouraged to take 420:034 as their Liberal Arts Core Category 3A requirement.

 

Physical Education: 420:013 (2 hours); 420:031; 420:132; 420:135	8 hours
Physical Education: 420:036 (2 hours); 420:140 (2 hours)	4 hours
Physical Education: minimum of 6 hours from 420:191, 420:193; 420:194, 420:197	6 hours
Total	18 hours

 

Emphasis 2 - Exercise Sciencen

 

This emphasis prepares students with a broad background in exercise science and fitness programs and as a preparation for graduate study in exercise science.

 

Physical Education: 420:025; 420:122; 420:156; 420:186 (5 hours)	12 hours
Physical Education: minimum of 6 hours from 420:191; 420:193; 420:194; 420:197	6 hours
Total	18 hours

 

Emphasis - Sport Psychology

 

This emphasis provides a broad education in sport psychology and is designed to prepare students interested in pursuing careers in coaching, youth sport, as a sport teaching professional, motivational trainer, or for advanced studies in coaching. Students in this emphasis are strongly encouraged to complete a coaching minor.

 

Physical Education: 420:019; 420:122; 420:154; 420:186 (7 hours)	12 hours
Physical Education: minimum of 6 hours from 420:191; 420:193; 420:194; 420:197	6 hours
Total	18 hours

 

 

Physical Education Major - Teaching

 

The Physical Education-Teaching major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements , the Professional Education Requirements, and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

 

Completion of this program qualifies the student to be recommended for endorsements for Physical Education K-8 and Physical Education 5-12.

 

Student teachers must have current First Aid and CPR certification.

 

Disciplinary Knowledge core:
Physical Education: 420:018; 420:050; 420:053; 420:056; 420:121; 420:151; 420:153; 420:162	21 hours
Pedagogical content:
Physical Education: 420:152*; 420:173; 420:174*; 420:176	14 hours
Skill and Activity content:
Physical Education: 420:011; 420:013; 420:015; 420:016; 420:017; 420:021	10 hours
Total	45 horus

 

*Students with a major in Physical Education-Teaching will substitute 420:152 for 220:150 and 420:174 for 250:150 in the Professional Education Requirements.

 

 

Minors

Coaching Minor

 

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

 

Students who complete this program will qualify for the Department of Education coaching endorsement. The coaching endorsement is for grades K-12. However, this program does not qualify students to teach physical education at any level.

 

Students who complete this program and are not teaching majors will qualify for the Department of Education coaching authorization.

 

Required:
Educational Psychology: 200:030	3 hours
Physical Education: 420:018; 420:019; 420:024; 420:025; 420:118; 420:122; 420:127	13 hours
Electives from the following Physical Education: 420:101; 420:102; 420:104; 420:105; 420:107; 420:108; 420:109; 420:110; 420:111; 420:112; 420:113	4-6 hours
Total	20-22 hours

 

Note: Students in teaching majors will complete 200:030 within the Professional Education Requirements. 420:118 (Practicum) must be completed prior to student teaching.

 

 

Dance Minor

 

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

 

Required activities:
Physical Education: 420:A07 Beginning Ballet or 420:A52 Intermediate BAllet; 420:A13 Beginning Jazz or 420:A57 Intermediate Jazz; 420:A08 Beginning Ballroom Dance or 420:A09 Intermediate Ballroom DAnce or 420:A11 Beginning Modern Dance or 420:A12 Intermediate Modern Dance; 420:A10 Beginning International Folk Dance; 420:A64 Tap Dance; 420:013 Fundamentals of Dance (2 hours)	8 hours
Required theory:
Physical Education: 420:024; 420:034	6 hours
Electives in Dance: Physical Education: at least 4 hours must be from the following four courses - 420:031; 420:132; 420:135; 420:146; 420:140; 420:168	6 hours
Electives Selected to complement student's interest with the approval of the dance minor advisor from the following areas: Art; Communication Studies; Design; Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies; Health; Humanities; Instructional Technology; Music; Physical Education; Leisure, Youth and Human Services. Required courses from a student's major may not be included.	3 hours
Total	23 hours

 

Physical Education Minor - Elementary Teaching

 

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

 

This Physical Education minor is designed for students who are elementary majors receiving K-6 endorsement. Students are encouraged to seek advisement from the elementary physical education staff prior to scheduling.

 

Required:
Physical Education: 420:013; 420:016 (Soccer); 420:021*; 420:050; 420:056; 420:140; 420:151; 420:152; 420:153; 420:173 (2 hours)	22 hours
Electives Physical Education: 420:013; 420:015; 420:016; 420:053; 420:132; 420:140; 420:174; 420:176	4 hours
Total	26 hours

 

*420:021 will substitue for 420:045 in the Elementary Education major requirement.

 

Current certification in American First Aid and CPR are required for completion of the Physical Education minor at the time of student teaching.

 

Master of Arts Degree Program

 

Major in Physical Education

 

This major is available on the thesis and non-thesis options. A minimum of 30 semester hours is required for both options. Additional hours may be required if, upon entering the graduate program, the student needs prerequisites. Total hours for the thesis option includes 6 hours of Research 420:299. Total hours for the non-thesis option includes 2 hours of 420:299 for a research paper. A thesis/research paper defense is required.

 

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

 

Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the Division of Physical Education (within the School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services) for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.

 

This major offers two emphases:

 

I.  Teaching/Coaching Emphasis:

This emphasis is designed for those students who plan to teach and/or coach in an educational setting at a variety of levels, and is available on the thesis and non-thesis options. A minimum of 15 hours must be at the 200-level for both the thesis and non-thesis options.

 

If the undergraduate degree in Physical Education does not include a theory class in either Elementary or Secondary Methods in Physical Education, the student will be required to make up the deficiency with one 3 hour undergraduate methods course. This would extend the Teaching/Coaching emphasis to a 33-hour minimum.

 

Additionally, if the undergraduate degree was not in Physical Education or the student does not have at least 12 hours of undergraduate theory classes (exclusive of activity classes and advanced skill and coaching classes) on her/his transcript, the student must take 12 hours of either undergraduate or graduate physical education course work to make up the deficiency; 3 hours of the additional 12 hours must be an undergraduate Elementary or Secondary Methods in Physical Education course. This would extend the Teaching/Coaching emphasis to a 42-hour minimum.

 

Required:
Physical Education: 420:273; 420:297	6 hours
Measurement and Research: 250:180 or Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Interdepartmental: 440:210 or 440:215	3 hours
Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Interdepartmental: 440:290 or Measurement and Research: 250:205	3 hours
Research: 420:299 Thesis option (6 hours) Non-thesis option (2 hours)	2 or 6 hours
Electives approved by the advisor Thesis option (6 hours) Non-thesis option (10 hours)	6 or 10 hours
Focus Area: selcet one of the following Public School Focus:  (6 hours) Physical Education: 420:230; 420:231 Postsecondary Focus:  (6 hours) Postsecondary Education: select two of the following - 170:218; 170:230; 170:250	6 hours
Total	30 hours

 

 

II.  Scientific Bases of Physical Education:

This emphasis is designed for those who wish to concentrate their study in one of the subdisciplines of physical education, and is available on the thesis and non-thesis options. A minimum of 21 hours, exclusive of 420:299 credit, must be at the 200-level.

 

Required:
Physical Education: 420:200	2 hours
Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Interdepartmental: 440:210 or equivalent; 440:290	6 hours
Research: 420:299 Thesis option (6 hours) Non-thesis option (2 hours)	2 or 6 hours
Focus area: select one of the following Exercise Science Focus:  (16 or 20 hours) Physical Education: 420:253; 420:260; 420:271 (8 hours) Physical Education: 420:285 or 420:289* or 420:293 (3 hours) Electives approved by the advisor (5-9 hours) Sport and Exercise Psychology Focus:  (16 or 20 hours) Physical Education: 420:222; 420:251; 420:255 (9 hours) Physical Education: 420:285 or 420:289* or 420:293 (3 hours) Electives approved by the advisor (4-8 hours) *420:289 may be repeated as an elective for up to 6 hours.	16 or 20 hours
Total	30 hours

 

 

Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services

 

Academic Policies

 

Major Requirements

 

Students should indicate their interest in majoring in the B.A. Leisure, Youth and Human Services by completing an application to the division. Leisure, Youth and Human Services application materials may be obtained in the division office (WRC 203). The following criteria shall be used to determine acceptance as a fully declared major in the program:

1. 2.00 or above cumulative UNI GPA.

2. 2.50 or above cumulative GPA in a minimum of 9 hours of course work in the division (must include 430:010, 430:020, and any other 430:xxx course for which the student is eligible).

3. A grade of C (2.00) or higher in all courses applied to the major. If the student earns less than a C in a major course, s(he) must retake the course within two semesters in order to apply it to the major.

4. Upon satisfaction of the acceptance requirements (a-c above), the student shall be converted to major status by the division.

5. Within one semester after full admission to the major, students must demonstrate computer competency through passing the HPELS computer competency exam or successfully completing 440:120.

Within one semester after full admission to the major, students must file an approved undergraduate Program of Study, including all electives to be taken for the major.

 

In order to remain in good academic standing, students must maintain a cumulative major GPA of 2.50 or above. Students whose GPAs fall below 2.50 will have one semester in which to raise grades to the required level. If they are unable to do so, they must retake the course or courses that caused the GPA to fall below 2.50, and they will be administratively dropped from any other major courses for which they have registered.

 

In order to be eligible for internship and graduation, students must:

1. Meet the academic criteria above.
2. Complete a minimum of 500 Professional Experience hours in Leisure, Youth and Human Service settings.
3. Hold or obtain current certification in American Red Cross CPR PRO (Professional Rescuer), American Red Cross AED (Automatic External Defibrillation), American Red Cross First Aid, American Red Cross PDT (Prevention of Disease Transmission), and Child/Dependent Adult Abuse mandatory Reporter Training.

Minor Requirements

 

Admission to the Leisure, Youth and Human Services and Youth Services Administration minors requires students to have a cumulative UNI GPA of 2.00. To graduate with a minor in Leisure, Youth and Human Services or Youth Services Administration, students must have a minor GPA of 2.50, with a grade of C (2.00) or higher in all courses applied to the minor. Students must officially declare the minor and file an undergraduate minor Program of Study within one semester of declaration to be eligible to register for classes.

 

Bachelor of Arts Degree Program

Leisure, Youth and Human Services Major

 

The Leisure, Youth and Human Services major requires a minimum of 120 total hours to graduate. This total includes Liberal Arts Core requirements and the following specified major requirements, plus electives to complete the minimum of 120 hours. Liberal Arts Core courses included in major program requirements are distinguished by italics.

 

The Leisure, Youth and Human Services major prepares students for work and on-going study in the leisure, youth and human services field. Graduates may find employment in working with people of all ages with diverse backgrounds in areas such as municipal parks and recreation, commercial recreation, tourism, outdoor recreation, therapeutic recreation (clinical and community-based settings), the nonprofit sector, youth serving agencies, military recreation, and other opportunities. The major focuses on direct service programming with an emphasis on supervisory and managerial skills. The Leisure, Youth and Human Services program is accredited by NRPA/AALR.

 

The Leisure, Youth and Human Services major is offered with six focus areas: Nonprofit Youth Services Administration; Outdoor Recreation; Programming Services Administration; Therapeutic Recreation; Tourism; and Youth Services. There is a common core of courses for all focus areas, with additional course requirements in each focus area.

 

Required core:
Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:010; 430:020; 430:110; 430:114; 430:121; 430:169; 430:184; 430:187; 430:189	35 hours
Focus area: choose one of the following	27-33 hours
Total	62-68 hours

 

Focus Areas

 

Focus Area - Nonprofit Youth Administration
Required:
Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:060; 430:150; 430:151; 430:154; 430:155	15 hours
Supporting courses:
12 hours as approved by advisor	12 hours
Total	27 hours
Focus Area - Outdoor Recreation
Required:
Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:030; 430:050; 430:130; 430:143; 430:146	15 hours
Supporting courses:
12 hours as approved by advisor	12 hours
Total	27 hours
Focus Area - Programming Services Administration
Required:
Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:030; 430:151; 430:168; 430:172	12 hours
Supporting courses:
15 hours as approved by advisor	15 hours
Total	27 hours
Focus Area - Therapeutic Recreation (Extended Program)
Required:
Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:030; 430:123; 430:160; 430:163; 430:167	15 hours
Supporting courses: 18 hours to be developed in consultation with advisor. the following are required for National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC):
Physical Education: 420:050	3 hours
Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31F:055	3 hours
Psychology: 400:142	3 hours
Electives: 9 hours in human services content areas including adapted physical education, related biological/physical sciences, human services, psychology, sociology, and special education	9 hours
Total	33 hours
Note: 400:001 may be used to satisfy Category 5A and 980:001 may be used to satisfy Category 5A/5C of the Liberal Arts Core.
Focus Area - Tourism
Required:
Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:070; 430:075; 430:170; 430:171; 430:172; 430:173	18 hours
Supporting courses:
9 hours as approved by advisor	9 hours
Total	27 hours
Focus Area - Youth Services
Required:
Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:030; 430:060; 430:155; 430:157	12 hours
Supporting courses:
15 hours as approved by advisor	15 hours
Total	27 hours

 

 

Minors

 

Leisure, Youth and Human Services Minor

 

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

 

Required:
Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:010; 430:020; 430:030; 430:110	12 hours
Electives (two of the following) Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:114; 430:121; 430:123; 430:168; 430:169; 430:172	6 hours
Total	18 hours

 

Youth Services Administration Minor

 

Liberal Arts Core courses included in minor program requirements are distinguished by italics.

 

Required:
Youth and Human Service Administration: 430:060; 430:150; 430:151; 430:154; 430:155	15 hours
Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:188	2 hours
Total	17 hours

 

Environmental Health Emphasis:

 

Required courses:
Environmental Science: 830:165; 830:200; 830:235	9 hours
Environmental Science seminar: 830:289	3 hours
Health Promotion and Education: 410:293	3 hours
Research: 830:299	6-9 hours
Electives	6-9 hours
Total	30 hours

 

 

Master of Arts Degree Program

 

Major in Leisure, Youth and Human Services

 

This major is designed to foster preparation for professional leadership roles in the administration of leisure, youth and human services agencies. The program offers the student the opportunity to take an active role in determining personal learning objectives and developing individual programs of study. The program supports professional development through the utilization of relevant philosophy, content, and skills in order to provide management and leadership for effective and efficient delivery of leisure, youth and human services. Students are encouraged to focus on study that has direct relevance to professional practice.

 

There are two curricular emphases available to students in this major: Community Leisure Services Programming and Youth and Human Service Administration. For each option, a minimum of 32 semester hours is required. Up to an additional 12 hours of undergraduate work may be required for students who do not have undergraduate preparation in the area. All undergraduate prerequisites must be fulfilled prior to enrollment in program-specific graduate course work.

 

This major is available on the thesis and non-thesis options. The thesis option requires a minimum of 15 hours of 200-level course work, including 6 hours of 430:299 Research. The non-thesis option requires a minimum of 12 hours of 200-level course work, including 3 hours of 430:299 Research. Successful completion of a final comprehensive examination (research paper/thesis) is required for both the thesis and non-thesis options. A final oral comprehensive examination will occur simultaneously during the oral defense of the research paper or thesis.

 

The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

 

Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services (within the School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services) for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.

 

Community Leisure Services Programming Emphasis

Students interested in the management of recreation and leisure services in public, quasi-public, and private/commercial agencies and organizations are encouraged to pursue an M.A. in Leisure, Youth and Human Services with a Leisure Services Management emphasis.

 

Required:
Research Methodology (select one of the following) Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Interdepartmental: 440:290 Sociology: 980:178; 980:201	3 hours
Statistical Analysis (select one of the following) Measurement and Research: 250:180 (or equivalent) Sociology: 980:160	3 hours
Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:201; 430:241; 430:250	9 hours
Research: 430:299 Thesis option (6 hours) Non-thesis option (2 hours)	2 or 6 hours
Electives approved by the department (Recommended electives: 430:202; 430:260; and other courses in consultation with advisor)	11-15 hours
Total	32 hours

 

Youth and Human Service Administration Emphasis

Students interested in the administration of youth and human services in nonprofit and public agencies and organizations are encouraged to pursue an M.A. in Leisure, Youth and Human Services with a Youth and Human Service Administration emphasis.

 

Required:
Research Methodology (select one of the following) Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Interdepartmental: 440:290 Sociology: 980:178; 980:201	3 hours
Statistical Analysis (select one of the following) Measurement and Research: 250:180 (or equivalent) Sociology: 980:160	3 hours
Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:201; 430:241; 430:250	9 hours
Research: 430:299 Thesis option (6 hours) Non-thesis option (2 hours)	2 or 6 hours
Electives approved by the department Recommended sub-focus areas: Youth Development focus: Educational Psychology: 200:116 Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:241; 430:244; 430:260; 430:291 (2-6 hours) Human Services Administration focus: Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:251; 430:253; 430:254; 430:256	11-15 hours
Total	32 hours

 

 

Doctor of Education Degree Program

 

This program is intended to provide practicing educators the opportunity to continue their study and earn the terminal professional degree in their field. The Ed.D. degree requires a minimum of 60 semester hours of credit beyond the master's degree. The Graduate Record Examination (General Test) is not required for admission to the program.

 

There are three components to the program: 15 semester hours in a Professional Common Core of work in educational foundations, fundamentals, and research; 38 semester hours of Advanced Professional Study in one of six areas of intensive study and a related area; and a Dissertation of 7 semester hours.

 

By design, then, all students are required to study in basic areas that undergird and define educational practice and develop skills of problem definition, data collection and analysis, and interpretation. The six areas of intensive study provide for a specialized focus on practice. The six intensive study areas are: Community Health Education, Curriculum and Instruction, Educational Leadership, Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Rehabilitation Studies, and Special Education. (In some areas, it is possible to combine doctoral degree study with work toward an endorsement to perform a particular role in K-12 education.)

 

The Leisure, Youth and Human Services intensive study area is designed to interpret and apply youth development models and concepts as well as nonprofit administrative practices to the planning, management, supervision and evaluation of informal education programs in the community. Graduates are prepared for careers as applied scholars, administrators of community nonprofit organizations, youth serving agencies, public parks and recreation, foundations, and government agencies. Program of study will be based upon students needs, interests, and upon approval by academic advisor and program of study committee. (For more information, contact the Chair, Leisure, Youth and Human Services Division, School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services.)

 

Students interested in this program must submit a completed Application for Admission to Graduate Study and should contact the Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services for any other admission requirements. Graduate information and application for graduate admission can be found at www.grad.uni.edu/admission/default.aspx.

 

For requirements concerning admission, candidacy, scholarship, residence, examinations, dissertation, and graduation for the Doctor of Education degree.

 

Program Requirements

 

I. Professional Common Core  (15 hours)
Educational Foundations Interdepartmental, Education: 190:301	3 hours
Research: Interdepartmental, Education: 190:303; 190:305; 190:307 Measurement and Research: One of the following - 250:270; 250:300; 250:301; 250:310	9 hours 3 hours
II. Advanced Professional Studies  (38 hours)
Requirements for the Leisure, Youth and Human Services intensive study area: This is the component of the program that relates to and supports the student's professional career goal. The program of study for the Leisure, Youth and Human Services intensive study area will be based upon student=s needs, interests, and upon approval by academic advisor and program of study committee.
III. Dissertation  (7 hours) This is the program component in which the student demostrates proficiency in the integration of theory and practice (i.e., it involves the application of existing knowledge and/or results of individual research to an educational problem or situation).
Required:
Doctoral Seminar: 190:389	1 hour
Dissertation Research: 190:399	6 hours
Total	60 hours

 

Program Certificates

 

The University of Northern Iowa makes available, in addition to traditional programs, the opportunity for students to earn program certificates. Program certificates provide an alternative to programs leading to a degree, a major, or a minor; they certify that an individual has completed a program approved by the university. For information on the following program certificates, contact the School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services or the Office of the Registrar, which serves as the centralized registry.

 

Aquatics Specialization Certificate

 

The purpose of this certificate is to develop and produce quality graduates who have the appropriate skills and certifications to obtain employment in the aquatic profession. Upon completion of the certificate, students will be able to teach Lifeguarding, Water Safety, and be certified as a pool operator through national certifications.

 

Required:
Physical Education: 420:011; 420:060; 420:061; 420:120	7 hours
Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:010; 430:110	6 hours
Electives: 5 hours, as approved by advisor, selected from the following Physical Education: 420:A39 (Canoeing, 1 hour), 420:A66 (Skin and Scuba Diving, 2 hours), 420:109 (2 hours), 420:168 (1 hour), 420:186 (Studies in Small Craft Safety/Water Rescue (1 hour), 420:186 (Studies in Physical Education: Lifeguard Instructor Training, 1 hour) Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:168 (3 hours) Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Interdepartmental: 440:186 (Studies in Legal Issues in Health, Physical Education, Leisure, Youth and Human Services, 3 hours)	5 hours
Total	18 hours

 

Nonprofit Management and American Humanics Certificate

 

This certificate provides knowledge, skill-building and professional experience for students interested in working in the nonprofit sector. Earning this certificate at UNI also enables students to earn a national certificate in Nonprofit Management from American Humanics, Inc.

 

Students interested in this certificate should contact the School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services (319-273-2141).

 

Required:
Youth and Human Service Aministration: 430:060; 430:114; 430…151; 430:154	12 hours
Leisure Services Internship: 430:187	8 hours
Nonprofit Leadership Practicum: 430:188	2 hours
Total	22 hours

 

Outdoor Recreation Certificate

 

The Outdoor Recreation Certificate program is designed to train students for professional employment in the varied and growing field of outdoor recreation and adventure education. This program offers students the opportunity to develop skills in a variety of outdoor recreation activities while studying the theories, trends and issues involved in working with groups, facilitating adventure education, and managing the impacts of recreation on our natural environment. The Certificate in Outdoor Recreation is available to students in all majors.

 

Required:
Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:050; 430:130; 430:143; 430:146	12 hours
Outdoor recreation activity skills classes: 420:xxx; 440:xxx	3 hours
Total	15 hours

 

School-Age Care Leadership Certificate

 

This certificate is designed to provide students participating in the Camp Adventure Youth Services program an opportunity to receive credit for their application of youth development principles to school-age children (ages 5-12) in global settings.

 

Required:
Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:141; 430:144; 430:165	15 hours
Electives selected from the following Educational Psychology and Foundations: 200:017; 200:109; 200:116; 200:235 Design, Textiles, Gerontology, & Family Studies: 31F:010; 31F:020; 31F:055	2-3 hours
Total	17-18 hours

 

Tourism Certificate

 

The Tourism Certificate is administered by the Leisure, Youth and Human Services Division within the School of Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, College of Education. For information on this program certificate, contact the Division of Leisure, Youth and Human Services, Tourism Advisor, 203 WRC.

 

Required:
Leisure, Youth, and Human Services: 430:070; 430:075*	6 hours
Two courses from the following Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:138; 430:171; 430:173	6 hours
Three hours from the following Leisure, Youth and Human Services: 430:138; 430:146; 430:170; 430:172 Health, Physical Education, and Leisure Services, Interdepartmental: 440:120	3 hours
Total	15 hours

 

*If student has successfully completed 130:101, this course can be substituted for 430:075.