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Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences For Students Entering Under Catalog (Fall 2020)

B.S. degree in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences

Name: UIN#: Certificates:

Communications (6 hours) ENGL 103 or 104 (3) _____________ COMM 203 (3) _____________ Mathematics (6 hours) STAT 201 (3) _____________ Select one of the following1,2 MATH 142 or 151 MATH 140 or 168 MATH 152 MATH 167 PHIL 240 (3) _____________ Life & Physical Science (9 hours) Core Science (4) _____________ KINE 120 (1) _____________ Select 4 hours from the following ATMO 201, ATMO 202, BESC 201, BIOL 107, BIOL 113, ESSM 309, GEOG 203, GEOG 205, GEOG 213, OCNG 251, OCNG 252, RENR 205, RENR 215 (4) _____________ Language, Philosophy & Culture (3 hours) (3) _____________ Creative Arts (3hours)

(3) _____________

Social & Behavioral Sciences (3 hours) (3) _____________ American History & Political Science (12 hours) HIST 105, 106, or 226 (3) _____________ HIST 105, 106, or 226 (3) _____________ POLS 206 (3) _____________ POLS 207 (3) _____________ Technical Support (9 hours) RPTS 230 or ISTM 209 (3) _____________ Select one of the following ACCT 209, 229, ECON 202, 203 AGEC 105 (3) _____________ ENGL 210 or AGCJ 404 (3) _____________

Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences (25 hours) RPTS 201 (3) _____________ RPTS 302 (3) _____________ RPTS 311 (3) _____________ RPTS 336 (3) _____________ RPTS 340 (3) _____________ RPTS 481 (1) _____________ RPTS 484 (6) _____________ Dept. Elective (3) _____________ Certificate Courses (19 hours each) See Next Page Free Electives (25) See Next page Total Hours Required: 120 Additional Requirements for all students: (To be met through RPTS requirements or electives) Designated Writing Intensive or Writing Intensive and Communications. (Two writing intensive “W” courses or one writing intensive ‘W” and one communications “C” course are required) RPTS 403/401(W) (4) _____ _____________ See Certificate (3) _____ _____________ ( C ) or ( W ) International and Cultural Diversity Course: (3 hrs required) Your choice (3) _____ _____________ icd.tamu.edu Cultural Discourse Course: (3 hrs required) Your choice (3) _____ _____________ Foreign Language:

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A minimum of one year (2 semesters) of foreign language is required. This degree requirement can be satisfied by the satisfactory completion in high school of two full years of the same foreign language or one year (2 semesters) of the same language at the college level.

Degree Plan for Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences For Students Entering Under the 2020-2021 Catalog

Courses Requirements for Selected Certificates

Community Rec. & Park Administration

Certificate (19 hrs) RPTS 209 (3) _____________ RPTS 304 or 323 (3) _____________ RPTS 370 (3) _____________ RPTS 402 (C) (3) _____________ RPTS 401 or 403 (W) (4) _____________ Dept. Elective (3) _____________

Parks & Conservation Certificate (19 hours)

RPTS 304 or 323 (3) _____________ RPTS 307 (3) _____________ RPTS 316 (3) _____________ RPTS 402 (C) (3) _____________ RPTS 401 or 403 (W) (4) _____________ RPTS 460 (W) (3) _____________ General Electives (25 hours) [RPTS Majors can use electives to fulfill additional certificates]

3 _____ _____________ 3 _____ _____________ 3 _____ _____________ 3 _____ _____________ 3 _____ _____________ 3 _____ _____________ 3 _____ _____________ 3 _____ _____________ 1 _____ _____________

Tourism Management Certificate (19 hours)

RPTS 320 (3) _____________ RPTS 304 or 323 (3) _____________ RPTS 331 (3) _____________ RPTS 401 or 403 (W) (4) _____________ RPTS 426 (W) (3) _____________ Dept. Elective (3) _____________

Youth Development Certificate (19 hours)

RPTS 304 or 323 (3) _____________ RPTS 370 (3) _____________ RPTS 371 (3) _____________ RPTS 401 or 403 (W) (4) _____________ RPTS 472 (W) (3) _____________ RPTS 478 (3) _____________

RPTS Majors must complete at least ONE certificate Each certificate must be a 2.0 GPA at completion

**Students may not pursue more than five (5) curriculum records** (BS RPTS, certificates across the University, double major, double degree)

RPTS CertificatesTourism Management

The TMGT certificate prepares students for careers in the tourism, hospitality and events industries. Students will learn how to sustainability plan, manage, develop, and promote places and events. Students will also be introduced to standards, practices, human resource issues, financing, regulations and laws related to the tourism hospitality and event industries. Learning to how to market tourism destinations and experiences is also a key aspect of the program.

Youth Development

YDEV is focused on preparing students to contribute to the positive development of youth’s personal, physical, social-emotional and educational abilities. Students are trained in cutting-edge theories of youth development and learn how to apply them to youth programs. Students learn practical skills for working with diverse youth and for promoting access to positive recreation and leisure opportunities for all youth.

Community Recreation and Park Administration

The CRPA certificate is focused on preparing students for managerial careers with public recreation and park agencies, youth agencies, non-for-profit agencies, and com-mercial recreation enterprises. In addition, this certificate program prepares those stu-dents wanting to serve our military service members through Morale, Welfare, and Recre-ation (MWR) Departments with the Air Force, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Coast Guard, both in the United States and abroad. Students will be introduced to park and tour op-erations; management; principles of youth development; park planning and design; and public sources of funding.

Parks and Conservation

The PCNS certificate is focused on preparing students for the management of natural and cultural resources associated with conserving parks and other protected areas. Job opportunities exist in every state in the country. In addition, students interested in working abroad may work with governments, non-profits, and NGO;s around the world. Students will be introduced to management; environmental interpretation; management of wildland recreation; public sources of funding and protection of natural areas.

RPTS Majors must choose at least one

Event Management Professional Event Management Certificate

This is a “standalone certificate.” It is open to all students on campus. RPTS majors can pursue this certificate in addition to one of the main four certificates. It cannot be an RPTS major’s only certificate. rpts.tamu.edu/pemc

The Professional Event Management Certificate is focused on preparing students to design, plan, manage, implement, and evaluate experiences, meetings, and special events. Students will take hands-on event management coursework which covers planning, promotion, operational logistics, sponsorship, evaluation, contracting, media, fundraising, risk management, and vendor management. They will also learn using hands-on experience to implement a number of community and campus events.

This program requires 15 hours of coursework and non coursework requirements. Students must complete a minimum of 40 volunteer hours in event management, create a website portfolio, and pass an exit exam.

Requirements (15 hours)

Core Courses (9 hours) RPTS 311 (3) RPTS 320 (3) RPTS 321 (3) RPTS 324 (0)

Administration Course (Choose 3 hours) RPTS 323 (3) RPTS 444 (3)

Specialized Elective Course (Choose 3 hours) AGCJ 306 (3) AGCJ 307 (3) HORT 203 (3) HORT 416 (3) HORT 452 (3) HORT 454 (2) RPTS 308 (3) RPTS 331 (3) RPTS 484 (3)

Hospitality Management Hospitality Management Certificate

This is a “standalone certificate.” It is open to all students on campus. RPTS majors can pursue this certificate in addition to one of the main four certificates. It cannot be an RPTS major’s only certificate. rpts.tamu.edu/hsmg

The Hospitality Management Certificate is focused on preparing students to understand the planning, analysis, and decision-making techniques needed for management positions in the hospitality industry. Students will develop skills related to principles of management, sustainability, development, cultural tolerance, marketing, finance, and service quality as they apply to the hospitality industry.

Requirements (15 hours)

Required Courses (15 hours) RPTS 302 (3) RPTS 323 (3) RPTS 331 (3) RPTS 421 (3) RPTS 444 (3)

How Many Certificates Can You Pursue?!

Curriculum Record ONE

Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences

Curriculum Record TWO

All RPTS undergraduate students must choose one certificate from the following: Community Recreation and Park Administration Tourism Management

Parks and Conservation Youth Development

Curriculum Record THREE

All RPTS undergraduate students may choose to pursue a second RPTS certificate, a non-RPTS certificate program, a Double Degree, or a Double Major.

RPTS Certificate Programs: Community Recreation and Park Administration Tourism Management Parks and Conservation Youth Development Professional Event Mgmt. (must apply) Hospitality Mgmt. (must apply)

TAMU Certificate programs: https://registrar.tamu.edu/Our-Services/Curricular-Services/Curricu-lar-Approvals/Program-Approvals/Approved-Certificate-Programs

Double Degree Information: https://registrar.tamu.edu/Graduation-Degree-Programs/Double-De-grees-Majors/Double-Degree-Information

Double Major Information: https://registrar.tamu.edu/Graduation-Degree-Programs/Double-De-grees-Majors/Double-Major-Information

Curriculum Record FOUR

All RPTS undergraduate students may choose to pursue a third RPTS certificate or non-RPTS certificate program.

Curriculum Record FIVE

All RPTS undergraduate students may choose to pursue a forth RPTS certificate or non-RPTS certificate program.

“Students may pursue multiple certificate programs concurrently. However, including a student’s degree program(s), a student may not pursue more than five programs of any

kind concurrently.

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RPTS InternshipAn internship of 400 or more hours is required in the RPTS degree plan;

students register for 6 credits of RPTS 484.Pre-Requisites:

• RPTS 311, 340 & 481• Completion of at least 15 hours of RPTS courses & 80 hours total• A GPA of 2.25 or above in RPTS courses; overall GPA of 2.0 or above

Grading and EvaluationFour reports @ 10 points 40Website 10Hour Logs signed by supervisor 5Evaluations (done by supervisor & self) 45

What Must Employers Provide?• A minimum of 400 hours of work (includes training) related to Rec,

Parks, Tourism, Events, Youth Prog.

• A clear description of internship tasks/roles

• Training and orientation; availability to answer questions related to internship reports written by the intern

• On-going mentorship and guidance, including written evaluation forms mid-way through and at the completion of the internship (evaluations are web-based and each one tasks about 10 minutes to complete; employers are not required to submit any other paperwork)

Note: Internships may be paid or unpaid. Many job titles are acceptable for internship credit; you don’t have to be called an “intern” by your employer. You may log up to 60 hours per week, or take a part-time position and spread it out over 2 semesters. eCampus/Canvas is used for assignments; no in-class meetings are required.

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Where Can You Find a Position?Job listings sent to RPTS Department & other job links: https://rpts.tamu.edu/careers/

Web pages made by past RPTS interns: https://rpts.tamu.edu/careers/

TAMU Career Center: https://careercenter.tamu.edu/

Other websites and networking

Other Internship InformationPaperwork & actions required by RPTS Department (Forms & Info)

https://rptsintern.tamu.edu

• Form A - submit in RPTS 481 when you know the semester you will intern but you do not have a position yet

• Form B- submit when you have a position lined up• Register for RPTS 484

Questions? Contact Mrs. Susan Scott sgscott@tamu.edu to ask questions via email or to set up an appointment.

Resume Assistance

Email Mrs. Scott for samples, or email her your updated resume for review. Please note what types of positions you’re seeking. Tourism, event and other business-related positions require a one-page resume,, while many youth and park positions will accept (or expect) a longer resume.

Learn about the field and network for internships & jobs at conferences and hiring fairs

• Recreation, Hospitality & Event Career Fair - Spring semesters• Professional Conferences: https://rpts.tamu.edu/current-students/

conferences_and_workshops/

Advising Appointments

How do I book an appointment with my Academic Advisor?

You will use NAVIGATE to schedule and appointment.

MiscellaneousTAMU Email

It is your responsibility to read your TAMU email multiple times a day!

Please use your TAMU email when contacting us so that we can verify that it is you. Read all emails we send you completely and carefully. We know that you receive numerous emails daily from different sources, but you are responsible for reading everything sent from us We will send out emails regarding registration, job fairs, RPTS merchandise, special events, and announcements.

You can go to gateway.tamu.edu to unsubscribe from email lists. You cannot unsubscribe from RPTS emails. Click Email Settings. Select Change Email Subscriptions. There, you will have the options to unsubscribe from Campus General Interest or Texas A&M Today email lists.

Force Requests

You can submit a force request for any RPTS course if it is closed/full when you are registering. You will not hear back from us because we receive hundreds of requests. You will either see the course show on your schedule or you will not. You are welcome to reach out to us to see the status. We cannot force students into non-RPTS courses. You will have to contact those departments about their force request policy.

https://rpts.tamu.edu/current-students/force-request-form/

Pre-Registration

We put a registration hold on all RPTS students every semester. This requires you to meet with us during a specific period of time to go over courses and graduation. You will receive an email from us mid-semester, every semester giving you instructions about how to get the hold removed.

Miscellaneous Cont.Degree Planner

The Undergraduate Degree Planner is a course planning tool designed to facilitate the timely completion of your degree at Texas A&M University and to assist in planning the courses required to fulfill your degree program requirements. To start using the Degree Planner, log into Howdy, click on the My Record tab, and find the Undergraduate Degree Planner channel on the right column.

All new students with 30+ credit hours are required to complete, submit, and get their Degree Planner approved prior to preregistration for their second TAMU semester.

All continuing students must edit, submit, and get their Degree Planner approved by September 30th of every year until graduation.

Title IX Training a.k.a. Haven Training

As we find ourselves settling in for another semester of classes and university life, we continue to bring your attention to an issue that persists in capturing the attention and concern of college campus communities across the nation -- Sexual Harassment and Sexual Violence. Haven (undergraduate students) and Haven+ (graduate/professional students), the EverFi internet modules focused on sexual violence, dating violence, domestic violence, and stalking are currently required of all Texas A&M University students. Part of being able and ready to assist a fellow Aggie comes from an understanding of the issues surrounding behaviors associated with sexual harassment and sexual violence. As a result of this need for education, and a desire to work towards a safer community for all members, TAMU is required all incoming students to engage in our online education program called Haven. You are asked to complete this education in two parks: pre and post education. After an intersession of 30 days, you will receive an email notification to complete Part 2.

You must complete this prior to preregistration for yoru second semester at TAMU

https://studentlife.tamu.edu/deansoffice/titleixtraining/

Probation PolicyUndergraduate Academic Probation & Dismissal Policy

According to student rule 12.1 (http://student-rules.tamu.edu/rule12/), a student is scholastically deficient when:

1.1 His or her semester grade point ratio is less than 2.00; or

1.2 His or her cumulative grade point ratio is less than 2.00; or

1.3 The cumulative grade point ratio in his or her major field of study is below a 2.00; or

1.4 He or she is not meeting college and/or major course of study grade point requirements.

Disclaimer: The below College of Agriculture and Life Sciences policies are supplementary to any policy set forth by Texas A&M University, the Texas A&M System, or state or federal statutes. Departments within the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences are permitted to have more stringent requirements to determine scholastic deficiency within their majors.

PROCEDURES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The College of Agriculture and Life Sciences policy defines scholastic deficiency as a term or cumulative GPA below a 2.0. Students who are scholastically deficient are either placed on probation, dismissed from their major, or suspended by the university.

Cumulative GPA below 2.0

1st Semester < 2.0: o Student is placed on academic probation o Blocked from course registration until meeting, or other requirement is met with department

(i.e. probation contract/acknowledgement is signed). o If requirement is not met by the add/drop deadline of the term, student’s schedule will be

dropped and/or blocked from continuous registration 2nd Semester < 2.0 and previous academic probation terms are NOT met:

o Student is dismissed from major with the option to appeal for continued enrollment o If appeal is granted, student is placed on final probation and will NOT be allowed to pre-register

for following term until the terms of probation have been met 2nd Semester < 2.0 and previous academic probation terms ARE met:

o Student will continue with final academic probation 3rd Semester < 2.0:

o Student will be dismissed from major with no option to appeal o Dismissed students will be eligible to apply for readmission at a date to be determined by the

department If a student meets terms of probation and falls below a 2.0 overall GPA in a subsequent semester, the

student will be dismissed from the major with the option to appeal.

Probation Cont.Term GPA below 2.0

1st Term GPA < 2.0: o Student will be placed on term academic probation and will receive a letter and/or email

notifying them of this status o Student will be blocked from registration until meeting, or other requirement is met with

department (i.e. probation contract/acknowledgement is signed). Student could be recommended to utilize various student services on campus. These services can include, but are not limited to: Academic Success Center, Student Counseling Services, Student Disability Services, Writing Center, Veteran Resource and Support Center, Student Athlete Services, etc.

2nd Term GPA < 2.0: o Student will be dismissed from major with an option to appeal o If appeal is granted, student will be placed on final academic probation o Student will be required to utilize various student services on campus. These services can

include, but are not limited to: Academic Success Center, Student Counseling Services, Student Disability Services, Writing Center, Veteran Resource and Support Center, Student Athlete Services, etc.

3rd Term GPA < 2.0: o Student will be dismissed from their major with no option to appeal o Dismissed students will be eligible to apply for readmission at a date to be determined by the

department Term GPA’s do not need to be consecutive to determine probation and/or dismissal.

RELATED STATUTES, POLICIES, OR REQUIREMENTS

Student Rule 12. Scholastic Deficiency/Probation

University Suspension by the Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies

AGLS CONTACT OFFICE

Questions regarding this guideline should be referred to the Associate Dean for Academic Operations at 979-845-3712.

Policy revised: August 21, 2018 | Approved on October 1, 2018 | Next Scheduled Review: August 21, 2023.