Recreation, Sport and Tourism Job

Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management specializes in the planning and management of parks, recreation and sport areas and facilities, tourism attractions and leisure activities in a range of environments for all ages and lifestyles. There are three concentrations available: Program Management, Park & Natural Resource Recreation, and Tourism & Commercial Recreation Management.

The Program Management Concentration prepares students to develop and manage organized activities for individuals and groups. Students can choose elective courses from these areas: natural resource/interpretive settings, commercial/tourism settings, outdoor leadership, community settings, and program administration.

The Park and Natural Resource Recreation Concentration provides a background for students to pursue positions in planning, managing, and maintaining parks and other natural resource areas at the federal, state, regional or local levels and in settings ranging from primitive to urban.

The Tourism and Commercial Recreation Concentration provides preparation for positions in planning, marketing, and managing tourism facilities, attractions, and products in the private, public, or government sector.

Courses include:

Commercial Recreation & Tourism Management, Business Processes, Management of Park & Recreation Facilities, Organizational Behavior, Sports Law, Ecology, Leadership & Supervision in Recreation.

College:

College of Natural Resources

Discipline:

Business, Management, Finance Sport and Leisure

Academic Department:

Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

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Skills You Could Develop:

Program Development

Management Practices

Communication

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Experiences & Resources to Consider:

Undergraduate ResearchOpportunities for students to engage with faculty in research projects. Great way to get practical experience and to enhance resume while an undergrad; make professional contacts, explore advanced educational opportunities.

Career Development Center-Information about summer jobs, co-op, internships, and permanent opportunities. Assistance with career guidance and preparation of resume and cover letter.

Study Abroad-Study in another country and experience the wonders of another culture.

HealthPAC-Resources for students who are interested in health programs and careers. Program prerequisites for medical, dental, optometry, physical therapy, physician assistant, nursing and more. Advising is available. Students are encouraged to use this resource early in their college career.

VetPAC-Advising for students who are considering graduate or professional school in veterinary medicine.