Course Title/Number: PRM 200 Professional Development
Semester Offered: Spring/Summer/Fall
Credit: 1 semester hour
Instructor: Dr. Charles Hammersley phone: (928) 523-6655 fax (928) 523-2275
Office Address: Northern Arizona University, 70 McConnell Drive, Rm 201, PO Box 15016, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5016
E-mail: charles.hammersley@nau.edu
Office Hours: 1:00 pm to 3:00 (other hours available by appointment)
Course Prerequisites: none
Course Description: This course promotes student participation and involvement in professional development by attending professional conferences and/or workshops
Course Objectives: competencies.
 | Understanding of the technological, economic, and political significance of play, recreation and leisure in contemporary society (NRPA 8.03) |
| Understanding of contemporary professional issues and how they impact the delivery of leisure services (NRPA 8.07) |
| Understanding of the concept of a profession and professional organization as related to leisure services (NRPA 8.08) |
| Understanding of the importance of and resources for professional development (NRPA 8. 1 0) |
Course Policies:
Course Structure: Web-based course with outside professional organizations' assignments.
Required Texts: none
Grading Basis: A pass/fail grade will be used in this course. A passing grade will be earned for successfully completing the course requirements.
Course Requirements: Students must register and attend an approved professional conference or workshop. They must attend sessions for at least one entire day or the entire conference. Students must turn in to the course facilitator an e-mail with the following information:
| a registration receipt; |
| conference schedule and ; |
| a written report including each session title; speakers' names, session review and evaluation. |
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