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
martinc2@ohio.edu

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