The Recreation and Park Administration Program was first accredited by the Council on Accreditation National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) and American Association for Physical Activity and Recreation in 1997. The program was reaccredited in 2002 and 2007, and 2013.
The Recreation and Park Administration will produce leaders in Recreation and Park Administration.
The mission of the Recreation and Park Administration Program is to educate Recreation and Park professionals for self, community, and society
The Natural Resource emphasis prepares students to manage large resource areas and visitor facilities. Planning and management aspect of land and water resources are a major point, with private and public recreation and park systems as targeted employment areas.
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The Recreation Sport Management emphasis prepares students to work in community and agency settings and commercial recreation businesses. Programming and people management are the major focal points in this area.
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The Interpretation emphasis prepares students for a career with various interpretive and outdoor education programs in private, state, and federal agencies.
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The Therapeutic Recreation emphasis prepares students for a career as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists (CTRS) working with special populations in clinical and community recreation environments.
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