Overview

The Community-Based Recreation emphasis at University of Wisconsin La Crosses prepares students for professional roles in programming and management in a wide variety of recreation related fields in the public and non-profit sectors such as municipal parks and recreation departments, state agencies, youth serving agencies, religious-affiliated agencies, social service agencies, and campus recreation.

Potential careers:

Camp administrator

Community recreation supervisor

Fitness & aquatics director

Golf course manager

Recreation/Sport facility manager

Military recreation programmer

Park & recreation planner

University recreational sports director

Youth sports program director

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Budgeting in the Recreation Enterprise

Community Recreation

Maintenance of Recreation Facilities

Operation and Management of Swimming Pools and Spas

Camp Administration

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-12-15 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-09-08 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00 , National

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Priority application deadlines for international students.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

La Crosse, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Universities of Wisconsin application for admission.

$25 Application Fee: Payable with a credit card at the same time you submit an online application.

Academic Records: Official, certified, or attested transcripts from all secondary and post-secondary institutions attended. Documents issued in a language other than English must be accompanied by a certified English translation.

English Language Proficiency: Non-native English speakers must submit proof of English proficiency in order to be considered for admission.

Proof of Funding.

Passport Copy: Submit a copy of photo page of your passport.

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

41150 USD / year

≈ 41150 USD / year
Out-of-State

41150 USD / year

≈ 41150 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

21314 USD / year

≈ 21314 USD / year

Living costs

La Crosse

United States

1130 - 1874 USD / month

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

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

La Crosse

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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