Program Detail

Northwest Missouri State University

Department of Health and Human Services

Dr. Terry Long,
Email
800 University Dr
Martindale 209
Maryville, MO  64468-6015
(660) 562-1781

Accredited Program

  • School of Health Science and Wellness
    Initial Accreditation: 10/31/2011
    Next Review: Fall 2030
    Accreditation Status: Continued Accreditation
    Program Accreditation Status
    Program Information
    2024 Annual Report
    2023 Annual Report
    2022 Annual Report
    2021 Annual Report




    • Northwest Missouri State University's general core in Recreation has been accredited since 2011. The program offers emphasis areas in therapeutic recreation, park and recreation management, sport management, and corporate recreation and wellness. Only the general program is accredited, we have not pursued accreditation for the various emphasis areas.

    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:
      COAPRT 7.01A: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the historical evolution of parks, recreation and leisure as well as the implications for related professions and industry. COAPRT 7.01B: Students will demonstrate knowledge of philosophical and theoretical frameworks for understanding parks, recreation and leisure as well as implications for professional practice. COAPRT 7.01C: Students will demonstrate knowledge of the nature and scope of parks, recreation and leisure related professions and industry
    • Measure Type:
      Direct
    • Assessment Method:
      COAPRT 7.01A: • 45-240 Foundations of Recreation o Exam 2 (History only Exam) • 45-245 Special Populations o History exam questions COAPRT 7.01B: • 45-240 Foundation of Rec. o Exam 1 Theory Exam • 45-443 Leadership o Leadership theories exam o In-class applications • 45-446 Evaluation o Final exam: Theory and processes of evaluation COAPRT 7.01C: • 45-340 Programming o Types of Recreation organizations assignment
    • Result:
      Assessment of all measured outcome indicators achieved the targeted outcome threshold of 70% of students will score at the 80% 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:
      COAPRT 7.02A Demonstration of the ability to design a project and accurately complete the bid process. COAPRT 7.02B Students shall demonstrate the ability to facilitate programs for appropriate age groups. COAPRT 7.02C Students shall demonstrate the ability to evaluate a program
    • Measure Type:
      Direct
    • Assessment Method:
      Demonstration of the ability to design a project and accurately complete the bid process. a. REC 440: Test 1: The planning process, architect and contractor selection, bid process, and funding. Direct Measure b. REC 440: Facility Design Project: Rubric Score. Direct Measure Students shall demonstrate the ability to facilitate programs for appropriate age groups. a. REC 340: Programming Project: Rubric Assessment Scores. Direct Measure Students shall demonstrate the ability to evaluate a program a. REC 446: Score on final Evaluation project. Assessed with rubric. Direct Measure b. REC 446: Final Exam: Average score on comprehensive final exam. Direct Measure.
    • Result:
      All indicators achieved the targeted threshold of 70% of students scoring at 80% 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:
      COAPRT 7.03A Students shall demonstrate entry-level knowledge concepts or styles of management in the recreation profession. COAPRT 7.03B Students will be able to identify primary principles related to human resources to include public relations. COAPRT 7.03C Students will demonstrate entry-level knowledge of how to implement a risk management plan.
    • Measure Type:
      Direct
    • Assessment Method:
      COAPRT 7.03A Students shall demonstrate entry-level knowledge concepts or styles of management in the recreation profession. a. REC 546: Test 1: Management theories/concepts, enabling laws, service providers public/commercial. Direct Measure. b. REC 546: Student presentations on each of the individual topics listed above (average scores). Direct Measure COAPRT 7.03B Students will be able to identify primary principles related to human resources to include public relations. a. REC 546: Test 3: Human resources, job descriptions and interviews, and ethics. Direct Measure. COAPRT 7.03C Students will demonstrate entry-level knowledge of how to implement a risk management plan. a. REC 440: Test 2: Design, maintenance and management of outdoor facilities. Direct Measure. b. REC 546: Test 4: Comprehensive final including marketing, public/community relations, and risk management. Direct Measure.
    • Result:
      All indicators achieved the targeted threshold of 70% of students scoring at 80% or higher.