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Fields of Study College of Education and Human Development

The College of Education and Human Development
104 Burton Hall - 178 Pillsbury Dr. SE - Minneapolis MN 55455
Tel: 612-625-6806 - Fax: 612-626-7496

Recreation, park, and leisure studies

Recreation, park, and leisure studies is a growing field with an increasing demand for high-quality, well-trained, dedicated professionals.

Perhaps your interest is focused on working with youth in urban settings, or with persons with disabilities in wilderness settings, or in the growing tourism and adventure vacation business. The college's program Recreation, park, and leisure studies can prepare you for these careers and many others.

Program highlights

Choice of concentrations: Specialize in commercial parks and recreation; outdoor education and recreation; or public parks and recreation.

Learning abroad opportunities: Students can participate in learning abroad opportunities, such as leisure studies classes at the University of Waikato in New Zealand.

Preparation for the future: A semester-long internship gives students a head start on careers or advanced degrees.

B.S. degree in recreation, park, and leisure studies

Program overview

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Last modified on June 04, 2009