Recreation, Park, Tourism, and Hospitality
Department of Recreation, Park, Tourism, and Hospitality

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, Tourism, and Hospitality
140 Knoblauch Hall
1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455
(309) 298-1967
rpth@wiu.edu

Experiences that Matter
Hear from current students about their experiences in the department
Upcoming Events:
Oct. 29 - HFC - Haunted Trail
Nov. 2 - RPTH Cookie Swap
Dec. 7 - Holidy Food Celebration
Jan. 27 - Alumni Event
Feb. 21 - Summer Opps Fair
Apr. 7 - Foos for Families
Apr. 19 - PDC
News & Updates
- WIU Horn Field to Host Haunted Trail - October 29
- Chair's Newsletter Summer '23
- WIU Department Renamed RPTH to Reflect Hospitality Connection
- WIU Alumnus Builds on Education to Become a Burn Boss
- WIU's Camp Rocky for Local Youth Celebrates 25th Year
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WIU RPTH Program Offering Two Additional Remote Options
lass project turns into inclusive sporting event at WIU
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