Our Programs
Explore Wellness, Recreation and Global Impact
The Recreation, Parks & Tourism (RPT) Department and Holistic Health (HH) Studies Program at SF State offers unique educational programs for the next generation of professionals in parks and outdoor recreation, complementary medicine, workplace and community wellness, adventure, eco and leisure tourism and mind-body healing. Join our programs to participate in local and global learning experiences. Gain a deeper understanding of health, healing and well-being from diverse perspectives. By combining innovative, science-based education with hands-on learning experiences, RPT and HH students are some of the most employable and prepared graduates across the globe.
Undergraduate Programs
Recreation, Parks & Tourism Administration
The department offers an accredited Bachelor of Arts in Recreation, Parks & Tourism Administration. This 39-unit experiential curriculum leads to a 400-hour, 9-unit, full-time internship at one of 400+ approved RPT organizations, with the majority of students being offered job positions upon graduation.
Minor in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism [need link to minor]
A 12-unit minor in Recreation is available to provide foundational knowledge, history, philosophy and science of recreation, parks and tourism. In addition, this minor program has many applicable general education (GE) courses and can serve as a complementary study to any university bachelor's degree programs.
Minor in Holistic Health Studies
A 22-unit minor in Holistic Health Studies is available to facilitate the development of personal and professional self-care skills, as well as offer exploratory courses diving into broad issues related to improving health and well-being at the individual and global levels. This minor program is an excellent complement to any major program. In addition, this minor includes applicable general education (GE) requirements.
Certificate in Holistic Health Studies
The 30-unit certificate in Holistic Health Studies is available to all degree-seeking students, as well as Open University students through the College of Extended Learning. International students seeking the Holistic Health Studies certificate would need to qualify for an F1 visa. This certificate is offered by the Institute for Holistic Health Studies (IHHD) for health care professional seeking career enrichment, in addition to those pursuing personal growth, stress reduction and health promotion.