Recreation and Leisure Studies Field Placements
Bachelor's Degree • Curriculum • Course Descriptions • Field Placement
Practica and Internships
All students are encouraged to inquire about the policies and procedures that relate to the field placement process. You should see the internship coordinator early on in your academic studies. Once you have been granted entry into the Recreation and Leisure Studies Program you should also request assignment to the “Recreation and Leisure Studies Organizational Site” located on Blackboard. This site will be used to disseminate many of the forms used in the field placement process.
Practica and Internships are opportunities for students to explore the field of Recreation and Leisure services before entering into it as professionals. Through these experiential placements, students begin to build the requisite skills they will need to compete in the professional field and obtain knowledge that they will be able to apply towards future career goals. Students will construct a “key work search” resume, cover letter prior to starting their field placement search of sites that are located regionally, nationally and internationally. The field placement site is selected based on the student’s interests, needs, and career aspirations as well as the compatibility with the requested site.
Practica (Undergraduates only)
RLS 290 and RLS 390 are the first opportunities for students to explore professions in the field in an observational and participatory role. Each course requires 100 hours with an agency over the course of 8 weeks (a week consists of 5 hours/ No more than 15). Please see the Internship Coordinator once you have enrolled in the program to design your field placements. Prerequisite: RLS-100 and RLS 201
Internships (Undergraduates and Graduates)
RLS 490 (undergraduate) and RLS 590 ( graduate)- Students should see the Internship Coordinator as soon as they are enrolled in the program to start the exploration and planning phase of the internship process. The internship provides opportunities for the student to focus on possible career prospects. The course requires 600 hours with an agency over the course of 15 weeks. Prerequisite: All program course-work should be completed.
Contact CEHHS
335 Claxton Complex
1122 Volunteer Boulevard
Knoxville, Tennessee 37996
Phone: 865-974-2201
Fax: 865-974-8718