Want a career where you will make a difference in people’s lives? Our nationally accredited Recreation Management program is the place for you! Explore courses related to parks, recreation management, non-profit and youth serving agencies, special event management, and for-profit recreation enterprises. Additionally our outstanding recreation therapy concentration meets national and state certification requirements. Both specialty areas require a culminating internship experience where students will work full-time between 480 and 560 hours depending on the concentration chosen. This industry- recreation – is projected to grow 17-19% over the next seven years. 

 

What career opportunities are available to recreation majors?

• Community Recreation / Municipal Recreation
• Event Management – Festivals and Special Events
• Parks and Outdoor Recreation Management
• Tourism Management
• Cultural and Heritage Tourism
• Eco-tourism Campus Recreation and Student Programs
• Recreation in Sports and Sporting Venues
• Nonprofit and Volunteer Management
• Youth Services