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Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management
Students select from one of two concentration areas: 1) parks, recreation and tourism with an emphasis area in sport and recreation management; parks, conservation and outdoor recreation; or tourism and event management or 2) recreational therapy.
At the start of the program, you will participate in the semester-long EDGE program with a cohort of PRTM majors and dedicated, passionate professors organizing events, meeting area professionals, learning to communicate professionally, and collaborating on real-world business and management plans.
Our students will apply their foundation of learning and build valuable industry connections through required practicums and internships.
Our graduates work in various sectors, such as municipalities, visitor and convention bureaus, state and national parks, hospitals, event planning companies, and youth sports.
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Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management: Parks, Recreation and Tourism Concentration, B.S.Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management: Recreational Therapy Concentration, B.S.
POPULAR MINORS
- Brand Communications
- Business Administration
- Nonprofit Leadership
- Youth Development Studies
- Athletic Leadersip
Through your coursework, you will graduate knowing how to manage people and places, take an active role in the environment and apply scientific studies to everyday work. You will also have deep knowledge of the positive effects of parks, recreation and tourism management on local, regional and national economies, communities and individual well-being.
Sport and Recreation Management Emphasis: Gain knowledge, skills and experience with planning, implementing, managing and evaluating leisure, youth, sport and community recreation programs.
Parks, Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Emphasis: Explore parks, outdoor recreation and public lands management from a visitor-centered perspective.
Tourism and Event Management Emphasis: Master the scope and scale of the event, travel and tourism industries, focusing on planning and management to support community development both locally and globally.
Recreational Therapy Concentration: Create recreation services that improve participants’ health, leisure experiences, quality of life and functional capabilities in this allied health field.
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Common career areas include
- Community Recreation, Sport and Camp Management
- Athletics Administration
- Youth Programming
- Campus Recreation
- National and State Park Staff and Rangers
- Parks and Conservation Areas Management
- Recreational Therapy
- Outdoor Recreation Programs
- Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Event Planning and Management
*Salary information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics
Recreational therapists
$57,000
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