Connection Courses
What are Connection Courses?
Course Descriptions
First-Year Students
RHPM 180 – Leisure and Life (health and wellness theme)
Orientation to leisure in terms of personal and social growth, leisure and recreational planning, leisure time management, fitness and health enhancement, stress management, constructive use of leisure, and the development of personal leisure values.
UNIV 105W – Self, Identity, and Sustainability (sustainability
theme)
This course introduces several methods for considering identity formation using students; direct experiences and researched examples of emerging adult identity and eco-identity. Students read, write, discuss, and do case analyses and problem-solving to examine tensions among the idea of a consistent self, the concept of identity as a set of ongoing processes, and the gaps between self-presentation and environmental commitments.
WMST 170 – Introduction to Women's Studies (equity and social justice theme)
This course explores the impact of cultural beliefs and practices on diverse womens lives. Readings, films, and lectures analyze womens challenges, struggles, and accomplishments. Specific topics include race and class, media images of women, the womens movement, work, motherhood, and sexuality.
MCGS 155 – Introduction to Multicultural and Gender Studies
(equity and social justice theme)
An introduction to the concepts, terminology, and issues in multicultural and gender studies, including exploration of Americas multicultural history, gender as an element of culture, and contemporary issues in the field.
Transfer
POLS 365W (5453)/ RHPM 399 (5721)This course introduces students to the theories and practices of justice, as well as the administration of justice. As a writing intensive course, students examine pertinent justice issues of local, national, or international significance, identify the theory (or theories) of justice relevant to the situation, and investigate how justice was (or was not) administered and an independent study of special problems found in Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management.
ENG 330W (3690)/RHPM 399 (5721)
A study of technical writing and presentation skills in business and scientific environments, including audience analyses, writing processes, genres of technical and business discourse, visual communication, collaboration, professional responsibility, clear and correct expression and an independent study of special problems found in Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management.
Examination of the nature of prejudice and hate and their contribution to societal violence. How prejudice and hatred affect personal, family, and group behavior are considered in a context of understanding factors that contribute to their development. Strategies for reducing the prevalence of prejudice, hatred, and violence in our contemporary culture are evaluated and an independent study of special problems found in Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management.
Spring 2021 Connection Courses
UNIV 105 (5157 or 5169)/RHPM 199 (5332)
RHPM 180 (2920)/RHPM 199 (5422)
MCGS 155 (1436)/RHPM 199 (5423)
WMST 170 (1463)/RHPM 199 (5423)
ENG 330W (3690)/RHPM 399 (5721)
POLS 365W (5453)/ RHPM 399 (5721)
PSYC 391 (1021)
(For all courses, both classes must be in the registration cart at the same time when signing up)