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Program: Recreation, Park & Tourism Administration
Program Overview
WIU's Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration prepares students to sit for the examination to become a Certified Park and Recreation Professional or Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist, depending on the curriculum the student chooses.
Other emphases offered are:
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Commercial Recreation
- Special Events
- Outdoor Recreation and Education
- Natural Resource Management
- Nonprofit Leadership
- Public Recreation
- Parks, Tourism, and Wilderness Leadership
- Adventure Recreation
Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration majors are prepared for careers in various leisure services fields and for advanced graduate study.
Through extensive opportunities for hands-on learning, traveling seminars, independent study, and a required internship, students are able to explore career paths and gain practical professional experience.
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