Recreation Administration Department
Dr. Joseph Lovell, Chair
Program Description
The Department of Recreation Administration is dedicated to promoting healthy lifestyles in society by developing students’ understanding and ability to plan, organize, and facilitate challenging and rewarding recreation and leisure experiences in preparation for future careers in leisure services. Students will learn about human behavior, public policy, social issues, and how to manage facilities and resources to enhance the quality of life for individuals and communities. Students will gain the knowledge and skills needed for entry level positions in private, nonprofit, and public recreation organizations on the local, state/regional, and national/federal level as well as be prepared for further study in graduate school in a variety of disciplines.
Degrees Offered
The Department of Recreation Administration offers the following degrees and emphasis areas:
Bachelor of Arts in Recreation Administration
- Emphasis in community recreation management
- Emphasis in outdoor recreation management
- Emphasis in sport and fitness management
- Emphasis in general recreation