What You Can Do

With a Bachelor of Science in Recreation, you may pursue a career as a:

• Recreation director for cities and communities
• Director of campus recreational facilities
• Activity director for cruise ships or resorts
• Administrator of after-school programs
• Activity director for a senior center

Graduates may also pursue a Master of Science in Movement and Leisure Science which allows for joint minors in Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Sustainable Tourism and Leisure Enterprises. This program helps students develop advanced skills, tools and the philosophy to be servant leaders in organizations related to physical activity, sports and recreation.

Opportunities

Recreation programs are essential to economic and community development, because they enhance the quality and health of individuals. In addition to larger cities, many rural communities have established recreation districts that administer summer recreation and after-school programs, and some have created full-time recreation and park programs. Recreation graduates are in high demand, and traditionally pursue careers as supervisors, managers and directors in these sectors:

• Parks and recreation facilities
• Campus recreation facilities
• Public schools
• Senior citizen centers
• Cruise ships
• Resorts