Recreation and Leisure Services offers Majors in Outdoor Rec., Therapeutic Rec., and Rec. Management as well as a Minor in Challenge Course Management.
Our Recreation and Leisure Services Program philosophy is to provide an excellent professional program grounded in a solid liberal arts foundation. We are interested in graduating students who can communicate in oral and written form, use technology effectively, and who have a working knowledge of the research process. Moreover, in our program, students’ skills are refined in the areas of critical thinking, interpersonal relationships, teamwork, and leadership. We believe all of these elements are necessary tools for the modern day workforce.
Our commitment to providing an excellent education in the area of recreation and leisure services is accomplished via a blend of teaching and learning approaches. Many of the courses offered in our curriculum utilize an element of service or experiential learning, followed by a reflective process. From classroom exercises and projects, to site visits and experiences in the field, we strive to offer an outstanding educational experience.
The RCLS faculty role model professionalism, passion, and commitment in the classroom and we strive to incorporate wellness, balance, and a recreation lifestyle into our personal lives. We believe our professional and personal lives require congruence in order to be effective educators.
The mission of the Recreation and Leisure Services program is to give each student the education, training, and practice necessary to attain a meaningful career and make a significant contribution to our culturally diverse society.
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Outdoor Recreation
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Recreation Management
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Therapeutic Recreation
Minor in Challenge Course Management and Leadership
Certificate in Challenge Course Management and Leadership
Minor in Aquatics
Minor in Recreation Management
