Explore undergraduate majors in the College of Education and Human Development
Recreation, park, and leisure studies
The recreation, park, and leisure studies program prepares students to assume leadership, supervisory, or beginning administrative responsibilities in various park, recreation, leisure service, and sport management agencies and for therapeutic recreation certification and practice. The program also prepares students for graduate study in outdoor recreation/education, park and recreation administration, sport management, and therapeutic recreation. The recreation, park, and leisure studies program offers two areas of study:
- Leisure services management—Emphasis areas include commercial parks and recreation, outdoor recreation/education, or public parks and recreation.
- Therapeutic recreation—Emphasis areas include allied health and community-based services (completion of this program meets certification requirements of the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification).
How do I choose a major and career?
- The career cycle chart
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- Self-assessment
- Explore options
- Experience opportunities
- Goal setting
I need more information about this major. What should I do next?
- Visit the major’s Web page: Recreation, park, and leisure studies
- Attend an informational session
- Meet with a program adviser
- Explore career paths
How do I apply to a CEHD major?
- Tips on writing your recreational, park, and leisure studies application essay
- Declaring a major in the College of Education and Human Development
How do I apply and transfer to other colleges at the U of M?
How do I gain relevant experience?
- Volunteering
- Service learning
- Internships
- Part-time and student employment
- International opportunities
- Research opportunities
- Student groups and leadership opportunities
- Application tools (résumé, cover letter, and interviewing resources)
For additional assistance with choosing majors and careers, applying to your major, and exploring experiential learning opportunities, stop by the Exploratory, Transition, and Career Services center (ETC Services) in Appleby Hall 127. Talk to a career counselor in the center or schedule an individual appointment by calling 612-625-3339.
December 2006