Students in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of communities all across the globe by promoting active lifestyles and fostering positive connections between people and nature.

Our programs combine science, people and business to prepare students to create and facilitate sustainable experiences. Graduates pursue careers as environmental educators, park rangers, program directors, sports marketing managers, sales representatives, operations managers and more.

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Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management

Whether you focus on outdoor adventures, event planning or active lifestyles, this business-focused program will prepare you to plan, market and promote enriching programs and manage facilities, staff and budgets.

Sport Management

From facilities and staff management to marketing, promotions and sales, this major is not for spectators. Create an environmentally responsible and economically sustainable industry.

The Student Experience

Students benefit from a close-knit community, hands-on classes, required internships and career advising. Our faculty and staff support students from application to graduation, helping them build a well-rounded education and the skills and experience to succeed in their chosen professions.

Our degrees support students to explore their individual interests while gaining an understanding of the social, behavioral, physical and environmental sciences.

Internships Lead to Jobs

Employers want to hire college graduates who not only have the required education and training for the job, but relevant experience as well. That’s why our department requires all undergraduate students to participate in internships prior to graduation.

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