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REC 463 Manual:
(In PDF format. You'll need adobe acrobat reader software installed, available free here.)
Preface
Introduction
Selection of Agency
Senior Practicum Guidelines
Procedures and Policies
Appendix A:
University Responsibilites
Appendix B:
University Supervisor Responsibilities
Appendix C:
Agency Supervisor Responsibilities
Appedix D:
Practicum Student Responsibilities
Appendix E:
Application for Practicum
Appendix F:
Waiver Form
Appendix G:
Student Timeline
Appendix H:
Weekly Report Form
Appendix I:
Initial Report
Appendix J:
Project Proposal Form
Appendix K:
Final Report
Appendix L:
Agency Acceptance Form
Appendix M:
Non TR Agency Evaluation
Appendix N:
TR Agency Evaluation
Appendix O:
Student Evaluation of Department Supervisor
Appendix P:
REC 463 Syllabus
Appendix Q:
REC 463 Grade Sheet
Appendix R:
Summary of Hours
Appendix S:
Addresses and Phone Numbers

REC 463 Senior Practicum

Dr. Charlie Everett
Senior Practicum Coordinator
Begley 407
859-622-1833
charlie.everett@eku.edu

REC 463 Senior Practicum is an integral part of a student's total educational preparation. It should reflect the content and objectives of the core and option curriculum, and provide students with the confidence and self-assurance that is essential in carrying out professional duties and responsibilities. The Practicum offers a structured and systematic opportunity for students to develop professional behavior, knowledge, and skills and apply theory to practice. Click here for a partial listing of past internship sites.

REC 463 allows students a gradual and smooth transition from the classroom to the workplace. Students must always be supervised by a full-time staff member of the agency and should select an internship appropriate to their curriculum option, personal needs, and career goals.

REC 463 provides a meaningful full-time experiential learning opportunity requiring a minimum of 480 clock hours during a continuous 12 week minimum term. This course offers 12 credit hours to students in the Department of Recreation and Park Administration.

Please click on the links to the left to view a PDF copy of the REC 463 Manual.

Purpose of REC 463

The primary purpose of REC 463 is to provide an experiential learning program to further the professional growth of students.

Specific purposes of REC 463 include:

1. Provide the University with a setting for the practical experience portion of the total preparation program for entry level professionals.

2. Provide an opportunity for practitioners in the field to serve the profession and cooperate in the preparation of new professionals.

3. Provide an avenue of communications between recreation and leisure service agencies and the University.

4. Provide the student with experiences which will provide a more complete understanding of the role of agencies offering recreation opportunities and leisure services.

5. Provide students with a practical experience in which to plan and build a future career as a professional employee.

6. Provide the student with a practical setting to put into actual practice the knowledge and understanding acquired in the University course work, previous fieldwork, and related professional experiences.

7. Provide the student with a setting which will allow the opportunity to discover professional strengths and weaknesses.