Major code BS8109
Patton College of Education
Department of Recreation and Sport Pedagogy
Lindley Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4656
Fax: 740.593.0284
rasp@ohio.edu
http://www.cehs.ohio.edu/academics/rasp/
Bruce Martin, contact person
Program Overview
Recreation management is an interdisciplinary profession. Knowledge and content emphasis in the recreation management sector focuses on international, national, regional, state, county and municipal recreation services, and they can be applied in commercial, community, collegiate, camp, and resident settings. After successfully completing the requirements and officially applying for degree conferral, you will be awarded the Bachelor of Science in Recreation Studies (B.S.R.S.) degree.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
This major focuses on the administration of recreation services and qualifies you for positions with public recreation, non-profit and for-profit agencies/organizations. Careers are broad-based and include municipal park and recreation departments, campus recreation, camps, marinas, resorts, and outdoor agencies.
Requirements