Course Catalog
| Course ID | Course Name | Course Description | Textbook | Credit Hours | Syllabus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RPSY401 | Psychology of Social Media | This course is an in-depth exploration of the psychological influences and impacts of digital technology and social media on information processing/learning, prosocial and antisocial human interactions, education, and marketing/branding. | Title: Everything Is Miscellaneous Notes: Also available as an eBook: Title: Here Comes Everybody Notes: Also Available as ebook: Here | 3 | Syllabus |
| RPSY402 | Psychology of Mindfulness | Just as you can train the body, you can train the mind through the application of mindfulness. Mindfulness-based interventions are a class of techniques that have been rigorously studied and show evidence for improvement in certain health related outcomes such as anxiety, depression, and pain management. Other studies demonstrate improved performance (e.g., work, business, sport) and quality of everyday life. Additionally, there is evidence that health care professionals who practice mindfulness can improve patient relationships and their own clinical skills. This course will provide the participants with knowledge of the science behind mindfulness and an opportunity to learn to apply mindfulness techniques in their own lives. | There are no textbooks required for this course. | 3 | Syllabus |
| RPSY403 | Critical Thinking and Identifying Misinformation | In this course, students will critically examine allegedly factual claims purported by various sources of media, and learn how to navigate successfully a digital world laden with misinformation. | There are no textbooks required for this course. | 3 | Syllabus |
| RRBA300 | Portfolio Development | This course prepares students to complete their portfolio for the RBA program. Emphasis will be placed on the process of completing a resume, an educational narrative and a work narrative. In addition, examples of how to present and justify work and educational experience for college credit will be covered. | There are no textbooks required for this course. | 3 | Syllabus |
| RRTM300 | Management of Service Organizations | The intent of the course is to provide students with the concepts and tools necessary to manage a service operation effectively. The strategic focus also should provide entrepreneurially-inclined students with the foundation to open their own service businesses. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered. | Title: Service Management | 3 | Syllabus |
| RRTM301 | Resort Management | This course provides the student with the basic knowledge to perform the following procedures and responsibilities in resort area management: facilities planning, program organization, staffing personnel, advertising and public relations, and financial administration. | Title: Resorts | 3 | Syllabus |
| RRTM302 | Hospitality and Tourism | This course provides an overview of the hospitality and tourism industry, its growth and development, industry segments, and their distinguishing characteristics, trends, and current concerns. Students are introduced to career opportunities and the employability skills need to succeed in specific hospitality industries. | There are no textbooks required for this course. | 3 | Syllabus |
| RRTM303 | Environmental Education | In this course, students examine philosophy, techniques, and foundations of Environmental Education. Topics include society’s connection to nature, history and development of environmental paradigms, the value of nature and the outdoors to society (especially children) and current issues related to the environment in today’s society. | Title: Last Child in the Woods | 3 | Syllabus |
| RRTM304 | Urban Tourism | This course explores the unique benefits and negative aspects of tourism in urban spaces. Such topics as tourist/local interaction in shared spaces, urban design and the built environment as contributors to the tourist experience, public management of urban tourist spaces, and the social, economic, cultural and psychological dynamics of tourist spaces in urban settings. Please check with your participating institution to determine whether this course is offered on your campus and when it will be offered. | Title: City Spaces - Tourist Places | 3 | Syllabus |
| RSCI300 | Science of Nutrition | SCI300 examines the chemistry and metabolism of nutrients in health and disease . The course stresses a scientific foundation for nutrition that allows students to develop a personal diet and dietary practices that are associated with good health. Emphasis is placed on nutritional literacy with regard to the distinguishing information based on science from information based on unsubstantiated claims. | Title: Visualizing Nutrition | 3 | Syllabus |
| Course ID | Course Name | Course Description | Textbook | Credit Hours | Syllabus |