Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration
Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration

Undergraduate Program
Bachelor of Science in RPTA
- Program Overview
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Options
- Adapted Recreation and Inclusion
- Community Organizations
- Outdoor Recreation
- Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration
- Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management
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Minors
- Event Planning and Management
- Hospitality Management
- Nonprofit Administration
- Outdoor Leadership
- Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration
- Therapeutic Recreation
- Youth Leadership
- Internship Resources
- Transfer Resources

Graduate Program
Master of Science in RPTA
- Program Overview
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Options
- Traditional
- Practitioners
- Assistantships
- Integrated MS programs
- Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Event Planning and Management
- Graduate Resources

Professional Development
- Careers
- Certifications
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Experiential Learning
- Adapted Activities for All: WIU Interdisciplinary Movement Program (AAfA)
- Camp Rocky
- Foos for Families
- Knoblauch Cafe
- Professional Development Conference
- Summer Opportunities Fair
- Senior Olympics

Horn Field Campus
- Program Overview
- History, Mission, and Values
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Programs
- High Ropes Course
- Climbing Tower
- Team Building
- Challenge Course
- Facilities
- Reservations
- Involvement
- Giving

Contact Information
Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration
140 Knoblauch Hall
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 298-1967
rpta@wiu.edu

Experiences that Matter
Hear from current students about their experiences in the department
Upcoming Events:
Aug. 18 - COEHS Welcome
Aug. 21 - First day of classes
Sep. 8 - RPTH Open House
Jan. 27 - Alumni Event
Apr. 19 - PDC
News & Updates
- WIU's Camp Rocky for Local Youth Celebrates 25th Year
- WIU and College of DuPage Sign Articulation Agreement
- RPTA to host annual Professional Development Conference - April 21
- WIU Alumni, an RPTA Graduate, Receives US Department of Agriculture Award
- WIU RPTA Program Offering Two Additional Remote Options
- 2023 Spring Alumni and Friends Newsletter
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Class project turns into inclusive sporting event at WIU
Class project turns into inclusive sporting event at WIU - Recreation for All
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