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

Adventure Sports

Camps and outdoor leadership schools
Campus adventure programs
Outdoor adventure businesses

Hospitality Management and Tourism

Resorts
Theme parks
Visitor and convention bureaus

Sport Promotion and Communication

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

Starting 2023-08-28 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-01-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-10-15 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Environmental Management Environmental Sciences Sports Sciences View 449 other Bachelors in Environmental Management in United States

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

5.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

61

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

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/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21854 USD per year during 48 months.
National

21854 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 21854 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

6974 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 6974 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Frostburg

1216 - 2059 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Recreation and Parks Management.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

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