Recreation Management Minor

The recreation industry is a broad field including festival and event planning, non-profit administration, travel and tourism, sport, municipal recreation, and outdoor recreation. This industry is experiencing worldwide growth which is opening up tremendous workforce opportunities. The primary goal of the recreation management minor is to provide a basic understanding of the recreation industry and the variety of careers associated with this industry for students interested in staying on their existing academic pathway. The required core course for this minor, RMP 490 Recreation & Tourism in Society, provides a comprehensive overview of the recreation industry. Students will select four additional elective courses from a list of offerings that lend themselves to specific areas of knowledge and interest. In total, five courses (18-20 credits) will be required to complete this minor.

The minor requires students to complete 18-20 credits.