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REC 220 Introduction to Nonprofit Youth and Human Service Agencies
Credit Hours:  3
Effective Term: Fall 2013
SUN#: NA
AGEC: (None)  
Credit Breakdown: 3 Lectures
Times for Credit: 1
Grading Option: A/F
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Description: Exploration of the nonprofit youth and human service agency sector, its unique structure and its role in the delivery of services, the economy and society at large.

Prerequisites: None

Corequisites: None

Recommendations: None

Measurable Student Learning Outcomes
1. (Analysis Level) Analyze and discuss the economic, historical, philosophical, political, religious and social forces that molded the development of the nonprofit sector in contemporary American society.
2. (Comprehension Level) Describe the unique structure of not-for-profit organizations.
3. (Comprehension Level) Relate the unique structure of not-for-profit organizations to their role in American society.
4. (Comprehension Level) Explain the mission, purpose and programs of major charitable, 501(c) 3 organizations, particularly youth and human service organizations.
5. (Comprehension Level) Summarize and explain youth development theories and philosophies integral to voluntary youth organizations.
6. (Analysis Level) Compare and contrast the leadership and career opportunities within specific nonprofit organizations.
Internal/External Standards Accreditation
Students will meet the minimum course proficiencies as outlined in the current Standards and Evaluative Criteria for Programs in Recreation, Park Resources, and Leisure Services established by the National Recreation and Parks Association, NRPA/AALR Council on Accreditation (National Recreation and Parks Association/American Association for Leisure and Recreation). http://www.nrpa.org/content/default.aspx?documentId=1010