Department of Parks, Recreation and Hospitality Administration
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Hospitality Administration offers a
Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Park Administration and Hospitality
Administration, an Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Management and
minors in Recreation and Park Administration and Hospitality Administration.
The Recreation and Park Administration major provides specialized education that
prepares students for supervisory and administrative positions in federal, state, and
local recreation and park agencies as well as commercial recreation and tourism
organizations. This program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks,
Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT), sponsored by the
National Recreation and Park Association.
Vision
Dr. Cathi McMahan, Head
Williamson Hall, Room 102
(479) 968-0378
cmcmahan@atu.edu
Professor:
T. Herrick
Associate Professor:
McMahan
Assistant Professors:
Bishop, S.S. Lee, Moll,
Montgomery, West
The program will produce leaders in Recreation and Park Administration.
Core Values
The Recreation and Park Administration Program is committed to:
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Lifelong learning
Service to community
Personal and professional development
Diversity of experience
Environmental stewardship
Interpersonal communication
Healthy lifestyles
Mission
The mission of the Recreation and Park Administration Program is to educate Recreation and Park professionals for self,
community and society.
Recreation and Park Administration
This program is designed to prepare students for management careers in private and public recreation agencies or park
systems. A broad background in the behavioral and natural sciences is required with major emphasis on resource
management and the delivery of leisure services to diverse populations. Specialized course work in biological sciences
and business management aid in natural resource decision making. This provides a base for professional courses in
planning, design, and operation of park and recreation facilities. A career in recreation administration, park administration,
therapeutic recreation, turf management or interpretation requires a basic understanding of human behavior and the
challenges of contemporary society. Due to the multidisciplinary nature of the career field, a student is required to choose
courses from several related fields, based on professional interest. A comprehensive general education is complemented
with a core of professional courses. The Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Park Administration offers five emphases
of professional preparation:
Recreation Administration Emphasis prepares students to work in community and agency settings and commercial
recreation businesses. Programming and people management are major areas of expertise.
Recreation Administration Emphasis
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Sophomore
Spring
Fall
Freshman
Fall
Spring
ENGL 10131,T
3
ENGL 10231,T
3
Social Sciences1,T
3
Approved Elective2 3
Science with Lab1,T
4
COMS 1003T
3
PSY 2003T
3
SPH 2003T
3
RP 1013
3
4
LBMD 2001
1
RP 2033
3
3
RP 2003
3
RP 2013
3
3
RP 3023
3
1
TECH 1001
1,T
U.S. History/Government
3
Science with Lab
1,T
Mathematics
1,T
2
Approved Elective
Total Hours
Junior
Fall
14 Total Hours
13 Total Hours
Senior
Fall
13 Total Hours
Fine Arts & Humanities1,T
RP 3013
RP 3034
3
3
RP 4001
1
RP 4023
3
3
4
Fine Arts & Humanities1,T
RP 3043
RP 3063
3
3
RP 4013
RP 4103
3
3
RP 4113
RP 4093
3
3
RP 3033
3
RP 3403
3
HA 4013
3
Approved Elective2 3
Approved Elective
3
RP 3503
3
RP 4063
3
Total Hours
Senior 9th Semester
Fall
16 Total Hours
RP 41163
Total Hours
6
Spring
2
PE 4103
15 Total Hours
15
Spring
3
16 Total Hours
12
6
1
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
2
See Departmental Advisor.
3
Internship must be completed in last semester after all coursework has been completed.
T
Designates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are
taken at another college or university.
Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis prepares students for a career as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS)
working with special populations in clinical and community recreation environments. The specialized TR emphasis
prepares students for national certification under guidelines established by the National Council for Therapeutic
Recreation Certification.
Therapeutic Recreation Emphasis
Freshman
Fall
1,T
ENGL 1013
3
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Sophomore
Spring
Fall
3 PSY 2003T
ENGL 10231,T
3
Spring
PSY 3813
3
TECH 1001
1
COMS 1003T
3
SPH 2003T
3
Fine Arts &
Humanities1,T
U.S.
History/Government1,T
3
Science with Lab1,T
4
RP 2003
3
LBMD 2001
1
RP 1013
3
Mathematics1,T
3
RS 2003
3
RP 2033
3
BIOL 2004T
4
Social Sciences1,T
3
16
Total Hours
13
Spring
RP 4023
RP 4113
RP 4273
RP 4073
3
3
3
3
Approved Elective2
13 Total Hours
Senior
Fall
3 RP 4373
3 PE 4103
3 RP 4013
3 RP 4103
3 AHS 2013T
Total Hours
15 Total Hours
15
Total Hours
12
Fine Arts &
Humanities1,T
Total Hours
Junior
Fall
RP 4173
RP 3403
RP 3013
RP 3033
RP 3034
3
13
3
3
3
3
4
RP 4001
Total Hours
Senior 9th Semester
Fall
1
17
RP 41163
Total Hours
6
1
Total Hours
Spring
RP 4473
RP 3063
RP 3043
PSY 3003
3
3
3
3
3
6
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
2
See departmental advisor
3
3
Internship must be completed in last semester after all coursework has been completed.
Designates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are
taken at another college or university.
Natural Resource Emphasis prepares students to manage large parks, resource areas and visitor facilities. Planning and
management of land and water resources within private and public park and natural resource management organizations
to provide outdoor recreation opportunities for constituents are emphasized.
T
Natural Resource Emphasis
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Sophomore
Spring
Fall
Freshman
Fall
ENGL 10131,T
3
ENGL 10231,T
3
PSY 2003T
3
RP 1013
3
3
RP 2003
3
CHEM 1113 and CHEM 1111 or
GEOL 1014T
4
COMS 1003T
BIOL 2124 or BIOL
2134T
Spring
Approved
Elective2
RP 2013
4
RP Major Elective3
4
RP 2033
3
U.S. History/Government1,T
3
Social Sciences1,T
3
1
SPH 2003T
3
TECH 1001
1
Mathematics1,T
Total Hours
Junior
Fall
14 Total Hours
Spring
LBMD 2001
Fine Arts &
3
Humanities1,T
16 Total Hours
Senior
Fall
Fine Arts & Humanities1,T
RP 3033
3
RP 3043
3
RP 4001
1
RP 4023
3
3
RP 3063
3
RP 4013
3
3
RP 3013
3
RP 3053
3
RP 4063
3
RP 3034
4
Approved Elective2
3
RP 4103
3
RP 4113
RP Major
Elective3
Approved
Elective2
RP 3093
Total Hours
Senior 9th Semester
Fall
3 RP 3403
16 Total Hours
RP 41164
Total Hours
6
4
3
3
14 Total Hours
13
Spring
3 HA 4013
15 Total Hours
4
3
3
13 Total Hours
13
6
1
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
See Departmental Advisor or select from the following list:
BIOL 1014, BIOL 1114, BIOL 2124, BIOL 2134, or any 3000 or 4000 level BIOL course
FW 2003, or any 3000 or 4000 level FW course
GEOL 1014 or GEOL 3153 AGEG 3203 or AGEG 3213
AGPS 1024, AGPS 1033 or AGPS 3244 AGSS 2014
GEOG 4833
3
Choose from the following RP courses: RP 1993, RP 3993, RP 4053, or RP 4773
4
Internship must be completed in last semester after all coursework has been completed.
T
Designates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are
taken at another college or university.
Turf Management Emphasis prepares students to meet the expanding market for turfgrass specialists in parks, recreation
playfields and golf courses.
2
Turf Management Emphasis
Freshman
Fall
Spring
1,T
ENGL 1013
3
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Sophomore
Fall
ENGL 1023
1,T
3
1,T
Social Sciences
Spring
3
RP 2033
3
RP 1013
3
BIOL 2134T
4
CHEM 1113 and CHEM
1111T
4
Mathematics1,T
3
1
COMS 1003T
3
TECH 1001
U.S.
History/Government1,T
Total Hours
PSY 2003T
Fine Arts &
Humanities1,T
3
AGSS 2014
4
3
Fine Arts &
Humanities1,T
3
RP 2003
3
RP 2013
3
SPH 2003
3
13
Total Hours
15
Total Hours
13
3
3
3
3
3
Senior
Fall
RP 4001
RP 4063
RP 4103
RP 4753
RP 4113
1
3
3
3
3
Spring
RP 4023
Electives
RP 4763
RP 3791
AGPS 3244
3
4
3
1
4
15
Total Hours
13
Total Hours
15
3
14 Total Hours
Junior
Fall
RP 3013
RP 3033
RP 3034
RP 3763
RP 4013
3
3
4
3
3
Spring
RP 3043
AGPS 3053
RP 3063
RP 3793
RP 3403
Total Hours
Senior 9th Semester
Fall
16 Total Hours
RP 41163
Total Hours
6
6
1
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
See Departmental Advisor.
3
Internship must be completed in last semester after all coursework has been completed.
T
Designates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are
taken at another college or university.
Interpretation Emphasis offers a curriculum that utilizes communication skills and interpretive methods courses to provide
training for those wanting to find employment with various interpretive programs of private, state and federal agencies
operating cultural and natural history oriented sites. Students are required to minor in Anthropology, Biology, or History.
2
Interpretation Emphasis
Freshman
Fall
ENGL 10131,T
RP 1013
3
3
T
4
GEOL 1014
U.S.
3
History/Government1,T
TECH 1001
1
Total Hours
Junior
Fall
Fine Arts &
Humanities1,T
RP 3033
14
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Sophomore
Spring
Fall
3
3
ENGL 10231,T
PSY 2003T
T
4
BIOL 1014
T
RP 2003
T
Spring
3
3
Social Sciences1,T
RP 2033
COMS 1003
3
SPH 2003
3
RP 2013
3
Mathematics1,T
3
ElectiveT
3
LBMD 2001
1
Total Hours
13
Spring
Total Hours
Senior
Fall
Elective in Minor3
12 Total Hours
3
13
Spring
3
RP 3403
3
RP 4001
1
RP 4023
3
RP 3043
3
RP 4013
3
ANTH 4403/MUSM 4403
RP 3013
3
RP 3034
4
RP 3093
3
Total Hours
Senior 9th Semester
16
3
RP 3063
Elective in Minor
Total Hours
3
3
RP 4103
3
7
RP 4113
3
Fine Arts &
Humanities1,T
3
16
Elective in Minor3
Total Hours
3
4
RP Major Elective
Elective in Minor
3
3
3
5
3
16 Total Hours
14
Fall
RP 41165
Total Hours
6
6
1
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
See Departmental Advisor.
3
Students must minor in Anthropology, History or Biology. See Departmental Advisor.
4
Students must select from the following list of RP courses: RP 1993, RP 3023, RP 3053,RP 3993,RP 4042, RP 4053,
RP 4951-4,
4991-3.
5
Internship must be completed in last semester after all coursework has been completed.
T
Designates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are
taken at another college or university.
2
Minor Recreation and Park Administration
The minor in Recreation and Park Administration is designed for those students majoring in other disciplines who wish to
develop specialized knowledge in the area of Recreation and Park Administration. This minor may be of particular interest
to those students who wish to work for a recreation and park oriented agency after graduation. This minor may be wellsuited for Emergency Management, Fisheries and Wildlife Science, and Hospitality Administration majors. Flexibility in the
minor allows students to choose courses to match their particular needs and interests. The minor in Recreation and Park
Administration requires 18 hours of courses:
RP 1013 Principles of Recreation and Park Administration
RP 2003 Recreation Programming
RP Electives (12 hours of RP academic courses including 9 hours at the 3000
or 4000 level, excluding RP 3043, RP 4001, and RP 4116)
Hospitality Administration
Mission
The mission of the Hospitality Administration Program is to provide quality education in hospitality administration and
provide a foundation for professional growth and development. This is achieved by:
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Providing knowledge, skills and abilities through a comprehensive academic curriculum.
Demonstrating professionalism, leadership and high ethical standards by a competent faculty and administration.
Promoting community service and outreach.
Emphasizing the importance of research and continuing education.
Encouraging life-long learning.
The Hospitality Administration degree program is designed to prepare students for management positions within the
hospitality industry such as lodging, resorts, conference, convention and visitor centers, restaurants, contract services,
theme parks and travel and tourism related operations.
The course work concentrates on general business, management, finance, marketing, accounting, law, computer science,
and specific courses related to hospitality management. The entire curriculum features numerous opportunities for the
practical application of problem-solving skills and creativity. The Hospitality Administration Program is accredited by the
Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration.
The Lodging and Club Management Emphasis prepares students for management careers in hotels, lodging, resorts, and
public and private clubs. This emphasis will analyze competitive strategies, leadership styles, teamwork, and technology
in this dynamic and ever-changing hospitality industry.
Curriculum in Lodging and Club Management Emphasis
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Sophomore
Spring
Fall
Freshman
Fall
1,T
ENGL 1013
Science with Lab1,T
3
4
1,T
ENGL 1023
CHEM 1113 and CHEM
1111T
Spring
3
HA 2003
3
HA 2023
3
4
Fine Arts &
Humanities1,T
3
ACCT 2013T
3
COMS 1003T
HA 1043
3
3
MATH 1113T
HA 1063
3
3
2
3
3
3
T
1 Approved Electives
14 Total Hours
TECH 1001
Total Hours
Junior
Fall
BUAD 3023
ACCT 2003T
HA 2063
Spring
HA 4093
1,T
HA 2043
3
T
3
T
SPH 2173
2 ECON 2003
15 Total Hours
Senior
Fall
3 HA 4113
3 PSY 2003
15 Total Hours
3
15
3
Spring
HA 4253
3
HA 3143
3
Fine Arts & Humanities
3
HA 4073
3
HA 4023
3
U.S. History/Government1,T
3
MGMT 3003
3
HA 4063
3
HA 4203
3
3
HA 4033
3
HA 4013
3
HA 4001
1
2
Approved Electives
HA 2053
3
Total Hours
Senior 9th Semester
Fall
15 Total Hours
HA 41163
Total Hours
6
Approved
3
Electives2
15 Total Hours
HA 4243
12 Total Hours
3
13
6
1
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
See Departmental Advisor.
3
Internship must be completed in last semester after all coursework has been completed.
T
Designates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are
taken at another college or university.
The Tourism and Event Management Emphasis prepares students for careers in tourism, convention and visitors bureaus
and sport and event management. This emphasis will provide a background in commercial recreation, recreational sport
and event management in Arkansas’ second leading industry and the world’s largest industry. Tourism and Event
Management is a collection of industries under the larger umbrella of hospitality management.
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Curriculum in Tourism and Event Management Emphasis
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Sophomore
Spring
Fall
Freshman
Fall
1,T
3
ENGL 1013
Science with Lab
COMS 1003
HA 1043
1,T
4
T
3
3
TECH 1001
1,T
ENGL 1023
Science with Lab
MATH 1113
HA 1063
1,T
T
BUAD 3023
3
1,T
HA 2003
3
HA 2023
4
HA 2133
3
HA 3133
3
ACCT 2003
HA 2063
T
3
3
T
3
Approved Electives
14 Total Hours
Total Hours
Junior
Fall
3
3
2
1
Spring
3
3
T
ACCT 2013
3
T
3
SPH 2173
3
3
T
Spring
ECON 2003
16 Total Hours
Senior
Fall
RP 3503
3
Approved Electives2
3
HA 4023
3
1,T
PSY 2003
15 Total Hours
15
Spring
3
Fine Arts & Humanities
3
HA 4073
3
HA 4053
3
U.S. History/Government
RP 3033
3
MGMT 3003
3
HA 4113
3
HA 4203
3
3
HA 4033
3
HA 4013
3
HA 4001
1
HA 2053
3
2
HA 4093
3
Total Hours
Senior 9th Semester
Fall
15 Total Hours
14 Total Hours
13
HA 41163
Total Hours
6
Fine Arts & Humanities
1,T
1
2
2
Approved Elective
12 Total Hours
6
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
See Departmental Advisor.
3
Internship must be completed in last semester after all coursework has been completed.
Designates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are
taken at another college or university.
The Food and Beverage Management Emphasis prepares students for management careers in the food and beverage
industries as well as managed foodservice. This emphasis will provide the knowledge and skills necessary for a
comprehensive management background in this dynamic and ever-changing hospitality industry. Restaurants are the
nation’s largest private-sector employer.
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Curriculum in Food and Beverage Management Emphasis
Freshman
Fall
Spring
1,T
ENGL 1013
3
Science with Lab1,T
4
COMS 1003T
HA 1043
TECH 1001
Total Hours
Junior
Fall
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Sophomore
Fall
1,T
Spring
ENGL 1023
CHEM 1113 and CHEM
1111T
3
HA 2003
3
HA 2053
3
4
HA 1923
3
HA 2023
3
3
MATH 1113T
3
ACCT 2003T
3
ACCT 2013T
3
HA 1063
3
HA 2063
3
1 HA 1013
14 Total Hours
3
16
Spring
2,T
T
ECON 2003
Total Hours
Senior
Fall
3
15
3
T
3
T
3
15
SPH 2173
PSY 2003
Total Hours
Spring
3
Approved Electives
5
HA 4013
3
HA 4033
3
3
Fine Arts & Humanities1,T 3
HA 4073
3
HA 4113
3
3
MGMT 3003
3
HA 4063
3
HA 4203
3
HA 2813
3
Approved Electives (30004000 level)
3
HA 4983
3
HA 4001
1
HA 2913
Total Hours
Senior 9th Semester
Fall
3
15 Total Hours
14
Total Hours
12
HA 4023
Total Hours
3
13
HA 41163
Total Hours
6
BUAD 3023
Fine Arts &
Humanities1,T
U.S.
History/Government1,T
6
1
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".
See Departmental Advisor.
3
Internship must be completed in last semester after all coursework has been completed.
T
Designates a block of courses that would provide for a seamless transfer into this program if equivalent courses are
taken at another college or university.
2
Minor Hospitality Administration
The Hospitality Administration minor is designed for students of any major who want to learn about the hospitality
profession. The minor in Hospitality Administration consists of 18 hours of coursework:
HA 1043 Introduction to Hospitality Management
HA 2053 Work Experience
HA 4093 Resort Management
HA Elective (3 hours)
HA Elective (6 hours of 3000 or 4000 level)
Associate of Applied Science in Culinary Management
Curriculum in Culinary Management
Freshman
Fall
Spring
1
ENGL 1013
3
MATH 1003
3
CUL 1013
CUL 1923
TECH 1001
Total Hours
3
3
1
13
1
Spring
ENGL 1023
CHEM 1113 and CHEM
1111
CUL 2813
CUL 2913
3
CUL 2903
3
CUL 2023
3
4
SPH 2173
3
CUL 2063
3
3
3
CUL 2003
CUL 2053
3
3
COMS 1003
CUL 2933
3
3
Total Hours
13
Total Hours
12
Total Hours
12
Summer After 2nd Spring
CUL 2996
6
Total Hours
6
Summer Between 1st and 2nd year
CUL 2923
3
3
CUL 2943
Total Hours
6
1
Suggested Sequence of Courses
Sophomore
Fall
See appropriate alternatives or substitutions in "General Education Requirements".