Contribute to the health and well being of individuals and their communities with a major in recreation. A foundation in liberal arts, leadership, human relations and management skills, will help prepare you for a variety of career opportunities. With a high employment rate, Recreation program from Suny Cortland is your golden ticket to excellence after graduation.
Recreation, B.Sc.
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Overview
Upon successful completion of this Recreation program at Suny Cortland, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate the following entry-level knowledge: the nature and scope of the relevant park, recreation, tourism or related professions and their associated industries; techniques and processes used by professionals and workers in these industries; and the foundation of the profession in history, science and philosophy.
- Demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.
- Demonstrate entry-level knowledge about operations and strategic management/administration in parks, recreation, tourism and/or related professions.
- Demonstrate the sustained ability to apply the recreation process, use diverse, structured ways of thinking to solve problems related to different facets of professional practice, engage in advocacy, and stimulate innovation.
Career Potential
- Parks and recreation director
- Activity director
- YWCA/YMCA director
- Camp director
Detailed Programme Facts
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- Programme intensity Full-time
- Full-time duration 48 months
- Credits 121 alternative credits
- Languages
- English
- Delivery mode On Campus
Programme Structure
Courses included:
- Leadership in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services
- Management of Recreation Resources
- Evaluation and Research
- Administration of Recreation
- Legal Aspects of Parks, Recreation and Leisure Services
English Language Requirements
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Minimum required score:
79The TOEFL iBT ® measures your English-language abilities in an academic setting. The test has four sections (reading, listening, speaking, and writing), each with a score range of 0-30, for a total score range of 0-120.
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Minimum required score:
6.5The IELTS – or the International English Language Test System – tests your English-language abilities (writing, listening, speaking, and reading) on a scale of 1.00–9.00. The minimum IELTS score requirement refers to which Overall Band Score you received, which is your combined average score. Read more about IELTS.
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General Requirements
All admissions applications are individually reviewed. Decisions are based on criteria such as academic performance in the classroom, class rank, extracurricular activities, personal statements and recommendations. Application materials include the following:
- The Common Application or the SUNY Application
- Official transcript or results from the General Equivalency Diploma (GED). If you have prior military service, Discharge papers.
- SUNY Supplemental Form (if you submitted the SUNY Application)
- Personal statement or essay (at least 250 words)
- At lease one recommendation from a teacher or college counselor using the Teacher/Counselor Evaluation Form.
Tuition Fee
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International Applies to you
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In-State Applies to you
7070 USD/yearTuition FeeBased on the original amount of 7070 USD per year and a duration of 48 months.
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Living costs for Cortland
- 874 - 1910 USD/monthLiving Costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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