Program Detail

State University of New York - Cortland

Department of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies

Dr. Kenneth Cohen, Professor and Chair
Email
PO Box 2000
Cortland, NY  13045-3116
(607) 753-4941

Accredited Programs




Core Curriculum of all four undergraduate majors. The Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies Department at SUNY Cortland was established in 1948 and was first accredited in 1990. The department offers four B.S. degrees in the following majors: Recreation, with optional concentrations in Leisure/Recreation Program Delivery and Camp Management; Outdoor Recreation, with a required concentration in either Environmental and Cultural Interpretation, Natural Resource Recreation Management, or Outdoor Leadership; Recreation Management; and Therapeutic Recreation. In September 2017, SUNY Cortland received continuing accreditation for its 10-course core curriculum shared by all four majors.

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:
    Identify the core competencies required in within the field
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Exam
  • Result:
    22/29 75.9%
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:
    Design, deliver, evaluate and advocate for inclusive recreation services.
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Inclusion U course and subsequent passing of course modules
  • Result:
    26/27 96.3%
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:
    Identify site and visitor management practices used to achieve and maintain desired social conditions and visitor experiences in recreation areas and facilities.
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Management plan
  • Result:
    17/17 100%

The specific Therapeutic Recreation major. The Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies Department at SUNY Cortland was established in 1948 and was first accredited in 1990. The department offers four B.S. degrees in the following majors: Recreation, with optional concentrations in Leisure/Recreation Program Delivery and Camp Management; Outdoor Recreation, with a required concentration in either Environmental and Cultural Interpretation, Natural Resource Recreation Management, or Outdoor Leadership; Recreation Management; and Therapeutic Recreation. In September 2017, SUNY Cortland received continuing accreditation for its Therapeutic Recreation major.

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:
    Apply entry-level knowledge of medical terminology
  • Measure Type:
    Indirect
  • Assessment Method:
    Medical Terminology final
  • Result:
    8/8 100%
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:
    Plan, implement, evaluate and document leisure education and leisure counseling programs as part of therapeutic recreation practice.
  • Measure Type:
    Indirect
  • Assessment Method:
    Leisure Education Plan
  • Result:
    5/5 100%
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:
    Debate the benefits of professional involvement.
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Conference attendance reflection paper
  • Result:
    6/7 85.7%