Like Fly Fishing? Consider a recreation degree.

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, career opportunities are growing faster than average for graduates in Recreation Administration. Graduates may find employment opportunities in the following areas:

• Campus Recreation
• Commercial Recreation
• Environmental and Outdoor Education
• Military Recreation (MWR)
• Municipal Parks and Recreation
• National and State Parks
• Nonprofit Agencies
• Sport-Related Agencies
• Travel and Tourism

Program of Study

The major in Recreation Administration requires 48 hours and leads to a Bachelor of Science degree. In addition to core and elective courses in the major, all majors are required to complete a minimum of 150 pre-internship volunteer or paid contact hours in the field. The capstone experience of the degree is a 12 credit hour internship (480 hours).