Overview

Specialisations

The Recreation program at Henderson State University is a leader in preparing students for careers in Leisure Services Management, Recreational-Natural Resource Management, Sport Management, and Hospitality Tourism and Event Planning.

The Natural Resources Management Program at Henderson State University provides practical and applicable learning opportunities for students with a passion for the outdoors. Located near the foothills of the Ouachita Mountains, Arkadelphia has many opportunities for outdoor recreation and the various natural resources management agencies provide hands-on learning experiences.

The Recreation - Sport Management program emphasis combines foundational and theoretical models in sport and recreation management with real-world application. The Sport Management curriculum explores the historical and societal impacts of sport and focuses on industry fundamentals such as: leadership, sports law, facility management, finance, organization and administration, marketing, promotion, and commercial and entrepreneurial aspects.

You’re probably thinking a Recreation and Leisure Services Management degree is all fun and games, and our majors would certainly agree that it’s a fun degree. Graduates of this program find rewarding jobs at resorts, sports facilities, theme parks, community centers, municipal parks, recreation departments and other recreational venues where they have fun on a daily basis. They work outdoors, indoors and even in clinical settings, but they're rarely tied to a desk from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The Hospitality Tourism and Event Planning program concentration prepares students for entry-level positions in hotels, resorts, convention and visitor centers, corporate centers, private clubs, and meeting and event operations. This degree program contains one or more embedded certificates which will be automatically awarded when the certificate requirements are completed.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Organizational Communication
Macroeconomics
Coaching Team Sports K-12
Prevention and Treatment of Athletic and Exercise Related Injuries
Practicum Recreation and Sport
Travel and Tourism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-31 00:00:00 , International

Language

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Arkadelphia, United States

Disciplines

Sports Management Tourism & Leisure View 605 other Bachelors in Sports Management in United States

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General requirements

International admissions application

Non-refundable $30 application fee.
Official academic credentials
Demonstration of English proficiency
Provide vaccination records listing all required immunizations.
A copy of your passport, including photo of yourself.
Proof that you, or someone who will sponsor you, can pay for your studies at HSU. The Statement of Financial Responsibility is required for this purpose. The financial statement should show that the student has at least $18,490 (USD) to cover tuition, fees, room and board, mandatory health insurance, and books and other course related expenses.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year
Out-of-State

11310 USD / year

≈ 11310 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8250 USD / year

≈ 8250 USD / year

Living costs

Arkadelphia

United States

857 - 1243 USD / month

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