About Us

Housed in the William F. Harrah Hotel College, the recreation major is a 124-credit program leading to a bachelor of science degree.

The curriculum consists of the recreation management core, university general-education requirements, specialized concentrations, and electives. In addition, students culminate their degrees with full-semester, 40 hour-per-week professional internships. The program allows students to gain the knowledge and skills necessary to manage programs, services, events, and facilities in the public, commercial, and nonprofit sectors.

Graduates are in demand for positions with municipal, state, and federal parks and recreation agencies; university campus recreation: student life and event management; recreation businesses, including golf courses, health and fitness centers, spas, outdoor excursions, and resorts; nonprofit youth, sport, fundraising, and environmental organizations; military recreation operations; and event organizations.

  1. Welcome Meet Dr. Daniel McLean, department chairperson.
  2. Faculty/Staff Directory Find a listing of our contact information.