Recreation, Tourism and Events BS, Recreation Management Specialization

Recreation, Tourism and Events Core

The Recreation, Tourism and Events Program (RTE) prepares students for positions in one of the top three industries in Washington state and the world’s number-one industry. Professional positions are numerous. The following list is a sampling of the types of professional positions currently held by RTE graduates: city parks and recreation director, recreation manager, front office and training manager, director of youth programs, guest services manager, and winery marketing manager, general manager, event and meeting planner, marketer, entrepreneur, among others.

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to a major or minor in Recreation Tourism and Events, a student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.3 (or be a freshman or transfer).

Program Requirements
A minimum grade of C- must be earned in each course counted toward fulfilling major and minor requirements.

Students should plan to complete their Senior Practicum education during the summer term.

Elective courses must be pre-approved by an advisor prior to registration for course(s). The elective UNIV 304 International Sustainable Development (5 credits) is an on-line course tied to an international travel experience in which the student volunteers through GIVE in community projects in Nicaragua, Tanzania, or Thailand. See UNIV 304 in course lists for full description.

Recreation Management Specialization

The Recreation Management specialization prepares students for entry-level supervisory and managerial positions with government parks and recreation departments, YMCAs and Boys and Girls Clubs, armed forces recreation, university recreation and intramural sports, camping and outdoor recreation.  In addition, entrepreneurial skills are developed for those interested in starting their own business. The Recreation, Tourism and Events Program (RTE) prepares students for positions in one of the top three industries in Washington State and the world’s number-one industry. Professional positions are numerous.

Program Requirements
Students in the recreation management specialization must also be admitted to the Adventure Leadership minor or Entrepreneurship minor to complete this program.

Total Credits: 72-74

Total Credits with Minor: 92-101

College and Department Information

Family and Consumer Sciences Department  
College of Education and Professional Studies