Program Detail

San Francisco State University

Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism

Jackson Wilson, Chair/Professor
Email
1600 Holloway Ave
San Francisco, CA  94132-1722
(415) 338-7529

Accredited Program




Recreation, Parks & Tourism

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:
    RPT 200 Student Learning Outcomes Concepts & Philosophy 1. Compare and contrast concepts of play, leisure, and recreation 2. Explain how parks and tourism are integral to the leisure experience 3. Identify philosophical perspectives of leisure and explain their implications to the RPT profession History 1. Relate significant events (in and outside western civilization) that have shaped RPT 2. Identify and explain how significant individuals (including women and people of color) shaped RPT 3. Illustrate the influence of age, gender, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic identity, and socioeconomic status on leisure. Science 1. Identify theories that support RPT as a discipline 2. Justify RPT as a social and behavioral science RPT 600 Student Learning Outcomes Verbal & Nonverbal 1. Apply professional speaking skills to a range of relevant assignments 2. Demonstrate public speaking through a professional presentation Visual 1. Identify composition and design elements of a visual presentation Project PowerPoint 2. Produce a multimedia presentation Written 1. Identify characteristics of effective written communication 2. Produce 4,000 words of professional writing with substantive revision Other 1. Explain the importance of the Recreation, Parks & Tourism profession 2. Develop a professional, equity in leisure/antiracism philosophy statement and justification
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    This standard is measured in two courses; RPT 200, our foundations course, and RPT 600, the senior writing intensive course. RPT 200 measures this as part of the assignment, Passport Adventures. RPT 600 measures it as part of the Job Qualification Assessment.
  • Result:
    RPT 200: There were four Passport Activities that focused on the different aspects of 7.01. Students averaged 81%, 88%, 83% and 83% on each individual assignment. RPT 600: On average, students demonstrated a moderate-high level of proficiency in assessing their qualifications as they relate to the job they selected. One student did not submit their assignment, and as such, was classified as having “no/limited” proficiency. Another student completed the “template” part of the assignment but failed to reflect on their assessment and conclude whether/to what extent they qualified for the job they selected and whether the hourly rate/salary was competitive and fell within the “recommended salary/hourly pay” for the area.
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:
    Intrapersonal 1. Explore, assess, and reflect on one’s implicit biases 2. Distinguish ways to adjust one’s leadership style based on different situations Interpersonal 1. Identify and explain components and processes of group development and dynamics 2. Practice the following in a group setting: assertiveness, communication, conflict resolution, cultural sensitivity, and problem-solving Ethics, Morals, Legality 1. Analyze and apply concepts of social justice in decision-making 2. Define and explain negligence, tort law, and liability through the anti-racism lens
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    This learning outcomes was assessed in the department's leadership course, RPT 300. Groups were required to teach a RPT focused lesson to their peers and were evaluated based on group and individual performance.
  • Result:
    RPT 300 students in Fall 2023 demonstrated a moderate-high level of proficiency in assessing their leadership performance as they plan their lesson, facilitate activities, and reflect on their group dynamic, problem solving, and leadership qualifications. One student did not submit their assignment, and as such, was classified as having “no/limited” proficiency. Two other students completed an analysis of their individual leadership yet failed to reflect on (or report on) their assessments of leadership qualifications using personality tests and also lacked to present their plan to further develop their leadership skills. All students demonstrated the abilities to work together as a group to plan and prepare purposeful activities for recreational and educational purposes after group consultations with the professor. All students demonstrated the skills to lead and facilitate a group through their planned activities and presentation. 100% of students' lesson plans were evaluated as Proficient or Highly Proficient. 82% of the facilitation of lesson were evaluated as Proficient or Highly Proficient. 73% of individual reflections were evaluated as Proficient or Highly Proficient. 100% of group reflections were evaluated as Proficient or Highly Proficient.
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:
    Finance Analyze the revenue sources of a for-profit, nonprofit, and public RPT organization Differentiate between capital and operating budgets Develop and revise an operating budget for an RPT organization Human Capital Evaluate the supervisory role at different levels in an RPT organization Identify appropriate ways of motivating and disciplining employees Analyze a managerial dilemma using formal and naturalistic decision-making processes Explore if racism is a factor in visitation of national parks Organizational Structure Identify elements of organizational structure Explain the importance of and differentiate between a vision and mission
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Students complete a Strategic Plan assignment in RPT 500, our management course.
  • Result:
    89% of students achieved more than 80% on this assignment.