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Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration

"As a non-traditional and place-bound student, the flexibility in class delivery options provided gives me the opportunity to earn a degree that fits my career goals." -- Steven Sierra

"I chose RPTA because of the faculty. I was impressed by how much they wanted to get to know me and so many of them had real work experience." -- Bret Woodside

Program Overview

The Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration teaches students how to design, deliver and evaluate leisure experiences. Leisure is commonly recognized as arts, 娱乐, 娱乐, health and fitness, 热情好客, outdoor activities, 全球十大体育官方官网, 旅行, 和旅游. Students should be able to complete the MS in Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration on the 麦库姆 campus, as well as being able to complete core courses and some electives via livestream and asynchronous course delivery at the 四城市 campus and beyond.

Why Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration at WIU?

The degree is designed to be flexible. Students may complete the degree on the 麦库姆 and/or 四城市 campus, and through remote course offerings taken online. Students have the opportunity to choose among directed electives and the exit option that best positions them for their careers based on approval of their graduate committee. The RPTA Department, Horn Field Campus, and partnering agencies work cooperatively to provide students with hands-on educational opportunities.

Advanced course work is available in:
  • leisure services administration,
  • campus 娱乐,
  • community 娱乐,
  • outdoor 娱乐 and leadership,
  • natural and human dimensions of resource management,
  • park planning and management,
  • programming for leisure services,
  • 旅游, 热情好客, and event management,
  • 娱乐 therapy and inclusion,
  • youth services programming,
  • non-profit organization and programming. 
Recent graduates are employed at agencies like:
  • 冒险的工作
  • Peoria Civic Center
  • Arlington Heights Park District
  • Itasca Country Club
  • American Cancer Society
  • US Army Corp of Engineers
  • HyVee
  • Big Brothers Big Sisters
  • TOPGOLF
  • 复活节海豹
  • Washington State Parks
  • George Johnson Development
  • 杰森的熟食店
  • O’Fallon Park Department
  • McDonalds Corporate Headquarters

 

我们的教师

All graduate faculty possess terminal degrees in 娱乐, parks, 旅游, or other related fields. Each faculty member has a particular area of expertise ranging from public administration, nonprofit management, therapeutic 娱乐, outdoor 娱乐, 旅游, facility management, and camp administration. 教师 members are recognized nationally and internationally for their research and publications.

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Degrees Available:

  • M.S.
  • 集成 Bachelor's/硕士

地点:

  • 麦库姆
  • 四城市

平均绩点:

  • 累积:2.75 or
  • 过去两年:3年.0

Admission Requirements:

  • Statement of Intent
  • 成绩单
  • 重新开始
  • 3 professional references

Interesting Facts: Fall 2023

  • Currently enrolled: 18
  • International: 4
  • 少数民族:3
  • Students with 助教奖学金: 11

Department Contact Information:

Knoblauch Hall 140
309/298-1967
RPTH@livecinemacertification.com