The Recreation Management minor prepares students to be leaders in facilitating recreation activities in a variety of settings with diverse populations in community recreation agencies, youth development agencies, campus recreation and wellness centers, adventure centers, corporate recreation and fitness programs, military recreation, senior centers, youth sports organizations, and camps.
The Park Management minor prepares students to have specialties in their careers in outdoor recreation and parks. Emphasis is on sustainable management of parks and other natural environments for human enjoyment, environmental education and ecological diversity.
The Hospitality and Event Management minor is for students interested in a foundational knowledge of restaurants, hotels, private clubs, non-commercial food-service organizations and other hospitality organizations. Students in the minor may pursue specific areas of interest tied to the management of selected hospitality properties or management of events within hospitality organizations.
The Event Planning minor prepares students to assume leadership roles within the industry. Through innovation, research, knowledge dissemination and the enhancement of educational and practical opportunities, this minor affords students the opportunity to enroll in a variety of courses across disciplines to procure knowledge and practical skills pertaining to the process of event planning.
The Esports minor is designed to introduce students to the esports industry, as well as prepare them to assume service and leadership roles within the industry. Through innovation, research, knowledge dissemination and the enhancement of educational and practical opportunities, this interdisciplinary program affords students the opportunity to enroll in a variety of courses across disciplines to procure knowledge and acquire practical skills pertaining to esports.
The Disability Studies and Community Inclusion minor prepares students to be leaders in promoting greater inclusion of people with disabilities in all aspects of life and across the lifespan. The minor enhances a student's career by preparing them to understand the nature of disabilities, meaning of disability in our society, social, political and health implications of disability, and methods of making our society more inclusive to those who live with disabilities.
The Sport Administration B.S. curriculum blends coursework in sports management, marketing, finance and law to prepare you for a career in the sports industry. With hands-on experiences through internships and real-world projects, you'll gain the skills and knowledge to excel in this exciting field.
The Bachelor of Professional Studies (B.S.) program provides a flexible, individualized, comprehensive undergraduate program that reflects students' goals and/or interests. The program's mission is to provide a unique undergraduate education designed to meet the needs of individuals who wish to function in an education, health, and human services setting, such as business and industry, non-licensure education settings, religious, community or interest, and advocacy groups.
The Recreation, Park and Tourism Management B.S. program is perfect for students interested in sharing their passions and making a difference in people’s lives. From outdoor recreation, travel and sports, to camping, performing/visual arts and health and fitness.
Students majoring in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management can choose from three concentrations: Recreation Management, Park Management and Tourism Management.
The Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Event Management provides a comprehensive education in the planning, management and execution of events and hospitality services. With real-world experience, industry partnerships, and a supportive community, you'll gain the skills needed to succeed in this dynamic field.
