Recreation Management, B.S.

Major in Recreation Management, B.S.

The Recreation Management program allows you to acquire valuable expertise and understanding in the subsequent domains such as recreation initiatives, integration of individual with disabilities and strategies to promote health lifestyles. Shaw University allows you to discover your passion and turn it into a fulling career.

Our faculty are steadfast in providing you with the opportunity to tailor your educational program to align with your career aspirations. In addition to internship opportunities, this program will also provide various practical experiences to enhance your professional and academic readiness. You will acquire vital professional skills crucial for successfully executing recreation programs in various community agencies, schools, agencies and centers. We await you to begin the voyage with Shaw University where you can combine your love for outdoors with your passion for helping others lead active and fulfilling lives.

Careers in Recreation Management

A degree in Recreation Management opens doors to a range of careers, including:

Conservationist
Event Coordinator
Landscape Supervisor
Operations Manager
Parks Superintendent
Program Analyst
Programs Coordinator
Town Manager

Degree Requirements

General Education Core Requirements in areas ranging from Sociology and Public Speaking to Fundamentals of Health and Humanities. Core courses give you a strong foundation for any career.

Major Program Requirements requires that you complete 57-60 credit hours specific to Recreation Management, including required internship experiences. As a candidate for the Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation Management, you must earn a grade of “C” or better in all major courses.

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Recreation Management, B.S.

Recreation Management Minor

Student Voices

The recreation management program equipped me with valuable leadership abilities to mentor the next generation of collegiate athletes.

– Justus Baldwin, Assistant Women’s Basketball Coach, Averett University, Danville, VA.

Studying recreation management provided me with practical experience as a high school soccer coach, in addition to developing and executing lesson plans as a physical education teacher throughout the school day.

– Jerry Cota, Head Soccer Coach/Physical Education Teacher, Orem High School, Orem, UT.