的 mission of the Grambling State 大学 (GSU) 休闲研究 Program (LSP)—in
alignment with that of the College of Educational, Professional and 研究生学习
along with that of the 大学—is to promote academic excellence, quality assurance
and accreditation of its degree program inclusive of being committed to the preparation
of competent, skilled young professionals in the field of 休闲研究.
的 vision of the 休闲研究 Program is to be among leaders in the field committed
纪念21st century educational and industry standards for a global workforce.
的 休闲研究 Program values and expects all majors to:
Initially established in 1958, the 休闲研究 Program has prepared students entering the field of leisure studies for over 58 年. 的 program at Grambling State 大学 (GSU) was the first Historically Black College & 大学 (HBCU) to receive accreditation from the former Council on Accreditation (COA) in October 1986 and has maintained accreditation since that time. COA’s name was changed to the Council on Accreditation for Parks Recreation and Tourism (COAPRT). GSU has maintained accreditation for 30 年.
的 Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT) recognizes academic programs in colleges and universities that prepare new professionals to enter the parks, recreation, tourism and related professions. COAPRT Accreditation is a status granted to an academic program that meets or exceeds stated criteria of 教育质量. In the United States, accreditation of professional preparation curricula is conferred by non-governmental bodies, which are often closely associated with professional associations in the field. COAPRT accredits baccalaureate degree programs in this profession. Read an overview of the COAPRT Accreditation process.
的 COAPRT手册 will also provide additional information on the process of obtaining accreditation.
COAPRT is recognized by the Council for Higher Education Association(农谢先生).
Important 信息 Regarding Degree Mills Please watch this important video (http://youtu.be/a1voHNMQDrk) regarding degree and accreditation mills. According to 农谢先生, "Degree mills and accreditation
mills mislead and harm. In the United States, degrees and certificates from mills
may not be acknowledged by other institutions when students seek to transfer or go
去读研. Employers may not acknowledge degrees and certificates from degree
mills when providing tuition assistance for continuing education. “认证”
from an accreditation mill can mislead students and the public about the quality of
一个机构. In the presence of degree mills and accreditation mills, students
may spend a good deal of money and receive neither an education nor a useable credential."
Read more on 农谢先生's website (http://www.CHEA.org/ciqg-publications).