Overview
Prepare for a career as a park ranger, program staff at a resort, campus recreation staff, sports promotion specialist, camp director, or an adventure sports specialist with this Recreation and Parks Management from Frostburg State University.
Emphasizing service learning and hands-on education, you can obtain internships that transition directly into your desired career. Many internships are located in the region, but can include locations such as Europe, Hawaii and most of the western states in the United States.
The program is also available as a minor.
Highlights
- Participate in a program accredited by the Council of Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions (COAPRT), the accreditation agency for the discipline. It is one of only 100 programs in the country that meet the accreditation standards.
- Intern in locations such as Utah’s state forests, Alaska’s adventure sports industry, Disney resorts, state parks and local recreation departments.
- Network with professionals well before you graduate by attending a professional parks and recreation conference where you will meet others in the field.
- Participate in small classes that allow you to get to know your professors well and build strong mentoring relationships.
Career outlook
The career opportunities in the recreation and parks management field are diverse. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics anticipates 8 percent growth in this career field through 2028. For more information, visit the U.S. Occupational Handbook.
Professional opportunities for Recreation and Parks Management Majors can be found in these and other venues:
Community Program Delivery- Local park and recreation departments
- State and national parks
- Urban recreation centers
- Camps and outdoor leadership schools
- Campus adventure programs
- Outdoor adventure businesses
- Resorts
- Theme parks
- Visitor and convention bureaus
- Professional sport organizations
- Sport marketing agencies
- College or university athletics departments
Accreditation
Program accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT)
Programme Structure
Courses include
- Recreation Leadership
- Park and Facility Design
- Program Planning
- Research Methods in Recreation and Parks
- Organization and Administration of Recreation and Parks
- Issues and Risk Management in Recreation and Parks
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
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Disciplines
Environmental Management Environmental Sciences Sports Sciences View 449 other Bachelors in Environmental Management in United StatesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
Student insurance
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- Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
- Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
- Liability
- Home contents and baggage
- Accidents
- Legal aid
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Complete an application for admission and submit your $45 (USD) application fee
- Send your official academic transcripts
- Provide a photocopy of your passport identification page
- Submit an international student certification of financial support
- Pass an English proficiency exam
Tuition Fee
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International
21854 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21854 USD per year during 48 months. -
National
21854 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 21854 USD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
6974 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6974 USD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Frostburg
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Recreation and Parks Management.
Available Scholarships
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