Supporting Courses
RPTM students in the Commercial Recreation and Tourism Management (CRTM), Community Recreation Management (CMRMG) and the Outdoor Recreation Management (OUTRC) options are required to complete 3 to 18 credits of supporting courses to complete the requirements for their degree. Each of the options has a distinct list of courses as indicated below. The courses are selected by RPTM faculty from each area of specialization. Use these courses to enhance your skills and focus your career direction.
- Commercial Recreation and Tourism Management
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AFAM 110N
Introduction to African American Studies
AFAM 114N
Race, Gender, Sport
ACCTG 211
Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making
AEE 201
Interpersonal Skills for Tomorrow's Leaders
AMST 100
Introduction to American Studies
ANTH 1
Understanding Humans ANTH 45 Cultural Diversity: A Global Perspective AYFCE 270
Consumer and Financial Skills
BA 100
Introduction to Business
BA 242
Social and Ethical Environment of Business
BA 243
Social, Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
BA 250
Small Business Management
BA 301
Finance
BA 303
Marketing
BA 304
Management
BBH 101
Introduction to Biobehavioral Health
BLAW 243
Legal Environment of Business
CAS 101N
Introduction to Human Communication
CAS 203
Interpersonal Communication
CAS 212
Professional Public Speaking
CAS 250
Small Group Communication
CAS 252
Business and Professional Communication
CAS 271N
Intercultural Communication
CAS 272N
Political and Communication Technology
CAS 302
Social Influence
COMM 100
Mass Media and Society
COMM 110
Media and Democracy
COMM 170
Introduction to the Sports Industry
COMM 230W
Writing for Media
COMM 251
The Nature of Media
COMM 292
Introduction to Media and Politics
COMM 320
Introduction to Advertising
COMM 370
Public Relations
CMLIT 107 Exploration, Travel, Migration and Exile COMPSC 203
Introduction to Spreadsheets and Databases
CC 200
Corporate Communication
Econ 14
Principles of Economics
ECON 102
Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy
ECON 104
Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
ENG 183Z Adventure Literature FIN 100 Introduction to Finance FIN 108 Personal Finance FIN 301 Corporation Finance FIN 305 Financial Management of the Business Enterprise FIN 330 Personal Financial Planning GEOG 20
Human Geography: An introduction
GEOG 220
Perspectives on Human Geography
HHD 401
Women's Leadership Initiative
HHD 402
Women's Leadership Initiative
HM 201 Intro to Management in the Hospitality Industry HM 271 Hospitality Information Technology Fundamentals HM 318 Club Management and Operations HM 335 Hospitality Financial Accounting HM 344 Social Media Marketing for Hospitality HM 365 Organizational Behavior in the Hospitality Industry HM 384
Introduction to Meeting and Event Management
HM 386 Intro to the Gaming and Casino Industry HDFS 129
Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies
HDFS 229
Infant and Child Development
HDFS 239
Adolescent Development
HDFS 249
Adult Development and Aging
HDFS 315
Family Development
IB 303
International Business Operations
KINES 100
The Cultural and Behavioral Foundations of Kinesiology
KINES 341
The Historical, Cultural and Social Dynamics of Sport
Kines 419
Disability Sport and Recreation
KINES 424
Women and Sport
LER 100
Introduction to Labor and Human Resources
LER 136
Race, Gender, and Employment
LER 201
Employment Relationship: Law and Policy
LER 202
Understanding Employee Behavior
LER 304
Labor and Employment Relations Fundamentals
LER 305
Human Resources Fundamentals
MGMT 100
Survey of Management
MGMT 215
Entrepreneurial Mindset
MGMT 301
Basic Management Concepts
MGMT 320
Establishing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
MGMT 321
Leadership and Motivation
MGMT 341
Human Resource Management
MGMT 355
Leadership and Change in Organizations
MKTG 220
Introduction to Selling Techniques
MKTG 221
Contemporary American Marketing
MKTG 301
Princples of Marketing
MKTG 310
Public Relations Marketing
MKTG 327 Retailing MKTG 330
Consumer Behavior
OLEAD 100
Organizational Leadership
OLEAD 210
Evidence Based Leadership
OLEAD 230
Leadership across Industries
OLEAD 409
Leadership Development; A Life Long Learning Perspective
OLEAD 410
Leadership in a Global Context
OLEAD 411
Women and Leadership
PHIL 103
Ethics
PHIL 106
Business Ethics
PHIL 107 Philosophy of Technology PHIL 108
Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 119
Ethical Leadership
PLSC 1
American Politics; Principles, processes and powers
PLSC 2
American Public Policy
PLSC 14 International Relations PLSC 125
Pennsylvania Government and Politics
PLSC 177N
Politics and Government in Washington DC
PSYCH 100
Introductory Psychology
PSYCH 221
Introduction to Social Psychology
PSYCH 231
Introduction to the Psychology of Gender
PSYCH 232
Cross Cultural Psychology
PSYCH 243
Introduction to Well-Being and Positive Psychology
PSYCH 270 Intro to Abnormal Psychology PSYCH 281
Introduction to Industrial-Organizational Psychology
RPTM 1 Outdoor Pursuits RPTM 1Z Outdoor Pursuits RPTM 140 Outdoor School Field Experience RPTM 199
Foreign Studies
RPTM 201 Intro to Community Recreation RPTM 230
Teambuilding Facilitation
RPTM 320 Recreation Resource Planning and Management RPTM 330 Adventure Based Program Leadership RPTM 335 Outdoor Recreation Consortium RPTM 336 Accounting in RPTM RPTM 345 Guest Activities Practicum RPTM 370
Arena Management
RPTM 395
Meeting and Event Mangement Internship
RPTM 435
Recreation Facilities Planning and Management
RPTM 457
Peer Mentoring
RPTM 475
Advanced Arena Management
RPTM 499
Foreign Studies
RHS 100
Introduction to Disability Culture
RSOC 11
Introductory Rural Sociology
SOC 1
Introductory Sociology
SOC 5
Social Problems
SOC 15
Urban Sociology
SOC 23
Population and Policy Issues
SOC 110
Sociology of Gender
SOC 119
Race, Ethnicity and Culture
SOC 120
Knowing Right from Wrong
SOC 245Z
Globalization, Technology and Ethics
SOC 411
Racial and Ethnic Diversity and the American Family
SUST 150
The Science of Sustainable Development
SUST 200
Foundations of leadership in Sustainability
SUST 242
Issues in Sustainability
SUST 325
Health and Environmental Sustainability
WMNST 1
Introduction to Women's Studies
WMNST 110
Sociology of Gender
WMNST 136
Race, Gender and Employment
Commercial Recreation and Tourism Management Business Support CoursesACCTG 211 Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making BA 100 Introduction to Business BA 242 Social and Ethical Environment of Business BA 250 Small Business Management BA 301 or FIN 100 or FIN 301 Finance
BA 303 or MKTG 221 or MKTG 301 Marketing BA 304 or MGMT 100 or MGMT 301 Management HM 201
Introduction to Management in the Hospitality Industry LER 100 Introduction to Labor and Human Resources LER 136 Race, Gender, and Employment RPTM 336 Accounting in RPTM
- Community Recreation Management
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AFAM 110N
Introduction to African American Studies
AFAM 114N
Race, Gender, Sport
ACCTG 211
Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making
AEE 201
Interpersonal Skills for Tomorrow's Leaders
AMST 100
Introduction to American Studies
AYFCE 211s
Foundations: Civic and Community Engagement
AYFCE 270
Consumer and Financial Skills
ANTH 45
Cultural Diversity: A Global Perspective
BA 100
Introduction to Business
BA 242
Social and Ethical Environment of Business
BA 243
Social, Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
BA 250
Small Business Management
BA 301
Finance
BA 303
Marketing
BA 304
Management
BBH 101
Introduction to Biobehavioral Health
BLAW 243
Legal Environment of Business
CAS 101N
Introduction to Human Communication
CAS 203
Interpersonal Communication
CAS 212
Professional Public Speaking
CAS 250
Small Group Communication
CAS 252
Business and Professional Communication
CAS 271N
Intercultural Communication
CAS 272N
Political and Communication Technology
CAS 302
Social Influence
CED 152
Community Development Concepts and Practice
CED 155
Science, technology and public policy
CED 375
Community, Local Knowledge and Democracy
COMM 100
Mass Media and Society
COMM 110
Media and Democracy
COMM 170
Introduction to the Sports Industry
COMM 230W
Writing for Media
COMM 251
The Nature of Media
COMM 292
Introduction to Media and Politics
COMM 320
Introduction to Advertising
COMM 370
Public Relations
COMPSC 203
Introduction to Spreadsheets and Databases
CC 200
Corporate Communication
ECON 14
Principles of Economics
ECON 102
Introductory Microeconomic Analysis and Policy
ECON 104
Introductory Macroeconomic Analysis and Policy
GEOG 20
Human Geography: An introduction
GEOG 40
World Regional Geography
GEOG 124
Elements of Cultural Geography
GEOG 160
Mapping our Changing World
GEOG 220
Perspectives on Human Geography
HHD 401
Women's Leadership Initiative
HHD 402
Women's Leadership Initiative
HM 384
Introduction to Meeting and Event Management
HDFS 129
Introduction to Human Development and Family Studies
HDFS 229
Infant and Child Development
HDFS 239
Adolescent Development
HDFS 249
Adult Development and Aging
HDFS 315
Family Development
IB 303
International Business Operations
KINES 100
The Cultural and Behavioral Foundations of Kinesiology
KINES 341
The Historical, Cultural and Social Dynamics of Sport
KINES 419
Disability Sport and Recreation
KINES 424
Women and Sport
LER 100
Introduction to Labor and Human Resources
LER 136
Race, Gender, and Employment
LER 201
Employment Relationship: Law and Policy
LER 202
Understanding Employee Behavior
LER 304
Labor and Employment Relations Fundamentals
LER 305
Human Resources Fundamentals
MGMT 100
Survey of Management
MGMT 215
Entrepreneurial Mindset
MGMT 301
Basic Management Concepts
MGMT 320
Establishing Workplace Diversity and Inclusion
MGMT 321
Leadership and Motivation
MGMT 341
Human Resource Management
MGMT 355
Leadership and Change in Organizations
MKTG 220
Introduction to Selling Techniques
MKTG 221
Contemporary American Marketing
MKTG 301
Principles of Marketing
MKTG 310
MKTG 330
Consumer Behavior
OLEAD 100
Organizational Leadership
OLEAD 210
Evidence Based Leadership
OLEAD 230
Leadership across Industries
OLEAD 409
Leadership Development; A Life Long Learning Perspective
OLEAD 410
Leadership in a Global Context
OLEAD 411
Women and Leadership
PHIL 103
Ethics
PHIL 106
Business Ethics
PHIL 108
Social and Political Philosophy
PHIL 119
Ethical Leadership
PLSC 1
American Politics; Principles, processes and powers
PLSC 2
American Public Policy
PLSC 125
Pennsylvania Government and Politics
PLSC 177N
Politics and Government in Washington DC
PLSC 235
Environmental Politics
PLSC 403
The Legislative Process
PSYCH 100
Introductory Psychology
PSYCH 221
Introduction to Social Psychology
PSYCH 231
Introduction to the Psychology of Gender
PSYCH 232
Cross Cultural Psychology
PSYCH 243
Introduction to Well-Being and Positive Psychology
PSYCH 281
Introduction to Industrial-Organizational Psychology
RPTM 199
Foreign Studies
RPTM 230
Teambuilding Facilitation
RPTM 370
Arena Management
RPTM 395
Meeting and Event Mangement Internship
RPTM 435
Recreation Facilities Planning and Management
RPTM 457
Peer Mentoring
RPTM 475
Advanced Arena Management
RPTM 499
Foreign Studies
RHS 100
Introduction to Disability Culture
RSOC 11
Introductory Rural Sociology
SOC 1
Introductory Sociology
SOC 5
Social Problems
SOC 15
Urban Sociology
SOC 23
Population and Policy Issues
SOC 110
Sociology of Gender
SOC 119
Race, Ethnicity and Culture
SOC 120
Knowing Right from Wrong
SOC 245Z
Globalization, Technology and Ethics
SOC 411
Racial and Ethnic Diversity and the American Family
SUST 150
The Science of Sustainable Development
SUST 200
Foundations of leadership in Sustainability
SUST 242
Issues in Sustainability
SUST 325
Health and Environmental Sustainability
WMNST 1
Introduction to Women's Studies
WMNST 110
Sociology of Gender
WMNST 136
Race, Gender and Employment