430 Leisure, Youth and Human Services

430:010. Introduction to Leisure, Youth and Human Services -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to the Leisure, Youth and Human Services profession, including history, philosophy, trends and opportunities. Examination of the components of LYHS delivery systems, focusing on programs and services, facilities, populations served, and sources of funding. Field trips required. (Offered Fall and Spring)

430:020. Leadership in Leisure, Youth and Human Services -- 3 hrs.
Theories, principles, and practices of Leisure, Youth and Human Services leadership; techniques and methods of working with individuals and groups. (Offered Fall and Spring)

430:030. Diversity in Leisure, Youth and Human Services -- 3 hrs.
Overview of the interaction of leisure services and the elements of diversity including race/ethnicity, gender, age, sexual orientation, and ability/disability. (Offered Fall and Spring)

430:050. Principles of Outdoor Recreation -- 3 hrs.
Overview of the development, implementation, and evaluation of outdoor recreation programs. Examination of the benefits and challenges of outdoor recreation, with a focus on outdoor leadership competencies. Prerequisite: consent of Focus Area Advisor. (Offered Fall)

430:110. Programming for Leisure, Youth and Human Services -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to methods and procedures for planning, budgeting, implementing, and evaluating leisure, youth and human service programs. Prerequisites: 430:010; 430:020. (Offered Fall and Spring)

430:114. Management of Leisure, Youth and Human Services -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to factors of managing leisure, youth and human services, with focus on personnel management, legal foundations, policy formulation, budgeting and finance, and organizational behavior. Prerequisites: 430:010; 430:020. (Offered Fall and Spring)

430:121. Philosophical Foundations of Leisure, Youth and Human Services -- 3 hrs.
Examination of historical and philosophical foundations of leisure, youth and human services, including leisure behavior and societal issues, implications of working with special populations, leisure and the environment, and application of theories and behavioral concepts required to understand and manage services, activities, and environments. (Offered Fall and Spring)

430:123. Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation -- 3 hrs.
History, philosophy, and theories of therapeutic recreation; professionalism; factors influencing service delivery. (Offered Fall and Spring)

430:130(g). Adventure Dynamics -- 3 hrs.
Theory, history, and philosophy of adventure/experiential education. Specific focus on working with groups in adventure settings and organizing and implementing ropes course and initiatives programs. Required field trip. Prerequisites: consent of Focus Area Advisor; junior standing. Prerequisite or corequisite: 430:050. (Offered Spring)

430:140(g). Camp Staff Development -- 2 hrs.
Staff development and program planning principles, methods, and procedures used in the development of camp services. Lecture and lab. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. May be taken for credit for the first 2 hours, subsequent enrollment as audit only. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Spring)

430:141(g). Field Experience in Camp Counseling -- 1-6 hrs.
Supervised counseling experience in an organized camp. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Summer)

430:143. Trends and Issues in Outdoor Recreation -- 3 hrs.
Theory and practical application of current issues, concerns, and trends as they relate to the field of outdoor recreation. Prerequisites: 430:050; consent of Focus Area Advisor. (Offered Fall)

430:144(g). Camp Management Systems -- 2 hrs.
Actual administration of a camp program. Personnel supervision, program implementation, and evaluation of camp system are included in this course. Lecture and lab. May be repeated for a maximum of 6 hours. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)

430:146(g). Managing Recreation Impacts on the Natural Environment -- 3 hrs.
Comprehensive study of theories, philosophies, methods, and planning strategies used to facilitate efficient and effective management of natural resources for appropriate use by outdoor recreation visitors. Prerequisites: 430:050; junior standing; consent of Focus Area Advisor. (Offered Spring)

430:160(g). Assessment, Programming and Evaluation in Therapeutic Recreation -- 3 hrs.
Methods and techniques used in providing therapeutic recreation to persons with disabilities. Includes field experience. Prerequisites: 310:055; 430:123; verified First Aid and CPR certification; junior standing. Corequisite: 430:167. (Offered Fall)

430:163. Administrative Practices in Therapeutic Recreation -- 3 hrs.
Knowledge and techniques for management of therapeutic recreation including legal and financial problems, utilization of human resources, and development of public relations. Prerequisites: 430:123; 430:160; 430:167. (Offered Spring)

430:165(g). Leisure, Youth and Human Services Field Experience -- 1-6 hrs.
Supervised observation and leadership experience in a designated LYHS program area. May be repeated for a maximum of 12 hours. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

430:167. Intervention Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation -- 3 hrs.
Appropriate activity, leadership, and adaptation techniques; includes field experience. Prerequisites: 310:055; 430:123. Corequisite: 430:160. (Offered Fall)

430:168(g). Areas and Facilities for Leisure, Youth and Human Services -- 3 hrs.
Planning, designing and managing park, recreation and leisure settings, areas and facilities. Prerequisites: 430:110 or consent of instructor; junior standing. (Offered Fall)

430:169. Research and Evaluation in Leisure, Youth and Human Services -- 3 hrs.
Introduction to research, evaluation, needs assessment concepts, procedures, and analyses in leisure, youth and human services. Prerequisite: 430:110. (Offered Fall and Spring)

430:172(g). Festivals and Special Events Management -- 3 hrs.
Exploration of special events and festivals including their contribution to enhancing the quality of life for local residents and tourists. Students will study how financed; when, where, and why such events are created, planned, and financed; and why they are effective. Field trips are required. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Spring)

430:183. Professional Leadership Practicum — 2 hrs.
Practical experience in professional leadership, requiring students to develop, implement and evaluate a peer-advising program. Provides multiple opportunities for students to be significantly involved in the work of the Division of LYHS and of the LYHS profession. Prerequisites: junior standing; consent of instructor. (Offered Fall and Spring)

430:184. Senior Project -- 1-3 hrs.
Programming, resource, or research project to be completed during internship. Written report and oral presentation required after the completion of internship. LYHS majors must register for 3 hours. Prerequisite: consent of Internship Coordinator. Corequisite: 430:187. (Offered Spring and Summer)

430:185. Readings in Leisure, Youth and Human Services -- 1-3 hrs.
Individual reading and literature review in an area of leisure, youth and human services. Credit to be determined at time of registration based on student's proposal. Prerequisites: junior standing; consent of instructor. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

430:187. Internship -- 8-12 hrs.
Comprehensive practical experience in leisure, youth or human services. LYHS majors must register for 12 hours. Offered on credit/no credit basis only. Prerequisite: senior standing; consent of Internship Coordinator. Corequisite: 430:184. (Offered Spring and Summer)

430:188(g). Professional Development Seminar -- 2 hrs.
Designed to present a professional development forum to explore professional preparation and professional practice issues in Leisure, Youth and Human services, with emphasis on the American Humanics Program. Presented through a unique series of activities that encourage critical analysis and self-exploration. May be repeated for a maximum of 4 hours. Prerequisite: junior standing. (Offered Fall and Spring)

430:189. Seminar -- 1-2 hrs.
Designed to prepare students for internship and future employment in leisure, youth and human service organizations. Focus on development of professional documentation (portfolio, resume, etc.) and skills, as well as internship placement. LYHS majors must register for 2 hours. Prerequisites: senior standing; consent of instructor. (Offered Fall and Spring)

430:201. Social Policy and Issues in Leisure, Youth and Human Services -- 3 hrs.
Examination and analysis of current trends and issues confronting practitioners in voluntary/not-for-profit, public, and commercial leisure, youth and human service agencies. (Offered Fall)

430:202. Social Psychology of Leisure, Youth and Human Services -- 3 hrs.
Exploration of sociopsychological dimensions of leisure as they affect leisure, youth and human service practitioners and agencies, focusing on theories from sociology, psychology, and social psychology. (Offered Spring)

430:240. Historical and Philosophical Foundations of Leisure, Youth and Human Services — 3 hrs.
Historical and philosophical perspective for understanding leisure, leisure behavior, and professional practices in leisure, youth and human services. (Offered Fall)

430:250. Management Issues in Leisure, Youth and Human Services -- 3 hrs.
Study of management and administration issues in relation to leisure, youth and human service agencies. (Offered Spring)

430:260. Strategic Program Management -- 3 hrs.
Examination of concepts and theories of program management in leisure, youth and human services, focusing on the analysis of specific programming strategies as they relate to community organization theory using a systems approach. (Offered Fall)

430:285. Readings -- 1-4 hrs.
(Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

430:291. Internship -- 2-6 hrs.
Practical experience in leisure, youth and human services with community agencies. Prerequisite: consent of graduate committee. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

430:299. Research.
Fee assessed separately for laboratory materials and/or binding of thesis/research paper. (Offered Fall, Spring, and Summer)

430:310. Critical Theories and Practices in Leisure, Youth and Human Services I — 3 hrs.
In-depth examination of current theories and practices relevant to the leisure, youth and human services fields. Building on foundational theory courses, students will analyze and critique the organization and design of leisure, youth and human service programs, based on setting and ideological model, in the U.S. and around the world. Students will develop praxis design principles consistent with the developmental, normative focus of informal and formal education. Prerequisites: 430:020; 430:202; consent of instructor. (Variable)

430:312. Critical Theories and Practices in Leisure, Youth and Human Services II — 3 hrs.
Second course in a two-course sequence that surveys leisure, youth and human service practices and theories in a wide variety of out-of-school and co-curricular settings. Students will analyze and critique the organization and design leisure, youth and human service programs, based on setting and ideological model, in the U.S. and around the world. Students will develop praxis design principles consistent with the developmental normative focus of informal and formal education. Prerequisite: 430:310. (Variable)

430:329. Research and Evaluation Seminar — 1 hr.
One hour taken each semester for six semesters for total of 6 hours. An applied approach to research and evaluation. Students plan and implement research and evaluation projects in youth development, leisure, and/or human services settings, working with teams of faculty and other students. Course content includes research methods, statistics, and writing for publication. Prerequisite: doctoral standing or consent of instructor. (Offered Fall and Spring)