There is both justification and need for tourism education within recreation curricula. Preparation in aspects of tourism would provide additional career opportunities for recreation graduates and a vast new area for research. (CJ)

Practitioners are accepting accreditation as an effective tool for determining and regulating the quality and preparation of new employees. Accreditation is a changing process that responds to the needs and goals of the parks and recreation profession. (JN)

A study of recreation education in institutions of higher learning indicates that because more students are enrolling in this curriculum the ratio of faculty to students is unbalanced. (JD)

Therapeutic recreation faces changes that impact educational preparation and professional practice. This article examines the changes, suggesting the need to rethink how the field operates in order to secure its future. The recent reorganization of Temple University's therapeutic recreation curriculum is presented as one example of a proactive…

Drastic changes in and elimination of park, recreation, and leisure services curricula have occurred in higher education. Practitioners and educators can help promote the future of campus and community programs. The paper explains how to create the necessary image to keep such programs workable, noting important keys to program success. (SM)

As the result of a survey of institutions of higher education offering courses in leisure and recreation services, it is recommended that more and broader continuing education programs be instituted. (JD)

The tourist industry is one of the healthiest and most promising career markets for graduates of recreation education programs. Considerations that should be weighed in selecting tourism education curricula are discussed. (PP)

Survey results indicate that: (1) Parks and recreation education is experiencing a decline in curricular growth and student enrollment; and (2) the parks and recreation student population is now dominated by women due to the decrease in male students. (CJ)

This paper addresses the utilization of teaching from a multicultural perspective to enhance multicultural sensitivity and awareness, discussing the inclusion of multicultural teaching in the university recreation curriculum and the delivery of leisure services. The concepts of multiculturalism are presented, explaining how to incorporate them…

The Society of Park and Recreation Educators periodically surveys leisure studies, parks, and recreation programs, examining enrollment, graduation levels, student and faculty composition, and specialization. The article discusses the 1990 survey, which provides information on the current state of professional preparation. (SM)