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Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration

Bachelor of Arts, Minor

About this program

The Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Parks and Tourism Administration prepares you for a career creating experiences that improve lives. You learn how to plan programs, manage organizations and lead with purpose. Studying in the San Francisco Bay Area gives you direct access to parks, tourism groups and recreation centers. Through hands-on projects, you build skills in communication, leadership and sustainability to better serve diverse communities and shaping positive change in your community.

Program Curriculum and Requirements

Major Minor

What you can do

Employment Opportunities

A degree in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration prepares you for careers such as:

Coaches and Scouts, Directors, Religious Activities and Education, Flight Attendants, Meeting and Convention Planners, Occupational Therapists, Recreation Workers, Recreational Therapists, Rehabilitation Counselors, Travel Agents

Program Learning Outcomes

1. Communication

Demonstrate professionalism through verbal, nonverbal, visual, and written communication.

2. Foundations

Explain the history, philosophy, and science of recreation, parks, and tourism.

3. Information Technology

Use software applications to gather, analyze, and report information.

4. Leadership

Analyze intrapersonal and interpersonal leadership from an ethical, moral, and legal context.

5. Management/Administration

Explain organizational structure, and apply financial and human capital principles and practices from an operational and strategic management perspective.

6. Programming

Plan, implement, and evaluate programs for diverse populations in varied settings.

7. Profession/Industry

Identify and explain nature and scope; standards; trends and issues; and careers within RPT.

8. Sustainability

Explain and analyze economic, environmental, and sociocultural aspects of sustainability.

9. Wellness

Explain the concepts, benefits, and application of wellness in the context of RPT.

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Minor in Recreation, Parks,and Tourism

The Minor in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Administration gives you a strong foundation in how recreation, parks, and tourism shape communities. You study the history, philosophy, and science behind the field while taking courses that often count toward general education. This minor pairs well with many majors and helps you build knowledge that supports careers in community work, business, or education. It also adds flexibility and depth to your degree.

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Admissions and Aid

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