Overview

Through hands-on learning, experiences in the field, and in-classroom learning, the Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services - Leisure Planning Management major at Minnesota State University Mankato program prepares students for fulfilling careers in this growing field.

The Department of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services (RPLS) is situated within the College of Allied Health and Nursing (CAHN) at Minnesota State University, Mankato. The RPLS department was created in 1968 and the Bachelor of Science degree in the major has been continuously conferred for the past fifty years. The department is the only nationally accredited undergraduate RPLS program in the state.

Careers

Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in a hospital or a rehabilitation center

Park Naturalist and Park Ranger in city, state or national parks and forests

Director of Recreation and Parks for a city or county

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Recreation Leadership

Pre-Practicum Seminar

Recreational Technology

Program Planning in Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services

Public Relations

Recreation Management: Facility Resources

Recreation Management: Financial Resources

Recreation Management: Human Resources

Practicum

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

National deadline: five (5) working days prior to the start of classes

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

5.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mankato, United States

Disciplines

Management Studies Tourism & Leisure View 1549 other Bachelors in Management Studies in United States

Join for free or log in to access our complete career info list.

Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

Duolingo English Test

Take A Free Practice Test!

TOEFL^® IBT

Schedule TOEFL®

PTE Academic

Schedule a PTE test!

IELTS

5.5

Prepare for Your English Test

Cathoven AI IELTS Preparation

Learn your IELTS Score

AI-powered IELTS feedback. Clear, actionable, and tailored to boost your writing & speaking score. No credit card or upfront payment required.

Trusted by 300k learners
98 accuracy using real exam data
4.9/5 student rating

Other requirements

General requirements

Cumulative academic results must be equivalent to or greater than U.S. 3.0 GPA grading system

Passport Id Name Page Copy

English Proficiency

Transcripts, Test Results, Diplomas, And Certificates

Pay The $20 Application Fee

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

20400 USD / year

≈ 20400 USD / year
Out-of-State

20400 USD / year

≈ 20400 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10280 USD / year

≈ 10280 USD / year

Additional Details

ND Residents w/Reciprocity: $11,234 / NE, MO, KS, IN & OH: $14,792.

Living costs

Mankato

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

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

Funding

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services - Leisure Planning Management.

Available Scholarships

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

About

Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Mankato

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

Our partners