Program Detail

East Stroudsburg University

Department of Recreation Services Management

Dr. L. Chiang,
Email
200 Prospect St
East Stroudsburg, PA  18301-2956
(570) 422-3028

Accredited Program

  • Recreation Services Management Program
    Initial Accreditation: 10/01/1983
    Next Review: Conference 2022
    Accreditation Status: Out of Compliance
Letter to President




Generalist program

COAPRT Standard 7.01. - Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the following entry-level knowledge: a) the nature and scope of the relevant park, recreation, tourism or related professions and their associated industries; b) techniques and processes used by professionals and workers in these industries; and c) the foundation of the profession in history, science and philosophy.
  • Outcome:
    Students will be able to identify compare, and contrast public, human service, private, and commercial recreation leisure service agencies.
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Comprehensive Examination
  • Result:
    Fall 2016 - 71% of the students attained 75% or higher.
COAPRT Standard 7.02. - Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.
  • Outcome:
    The student will be able to assist in the planning and implementation of a special event.
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Group project assignment--plan and carry out a special event.
  • Result:
    Spring 2016 - 87% of the students attained 75% or higher.
COAPRT Standard 7.03. - Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate entry-level knowledge about operations and strategic management/administration in parks, recreation, tourism and/or related professions..
  • Outcome:
    The student will be able to develop documents stating an organization's vision, mission, values, goals, and objectives as related to recreation services delivery.
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Written assignment--summary and analysis of a strategic plan.
  • Result:
    Fall 2016--94% of the students attained 80% or higher.