College of Education Health and Human Services
School of Foundations, Leadership and Administration
www.kent.edu/ehhs/fla


About This Program

The Recreation, Park and Tourism Management B.S. program is perfect for students interested in sharing their passions and making a difference in people’s lives. From outdoor recreation, travel and sports, to camping, performing/visual arts and health and fitness. Read more...

Contact Information

Program Delivery

  • Delivery:
    • In person
  • Location:
    • Kent Campus

Applications to the B.S. in Recreation, Park and Tourism Management are not being accepted at this time. Students interested in Park Management should contact Andrew Lepp (alepp1@kent.edu). Students interested in Tourism Management should contact Philip Wang (pwang@kent.edu)

Examples of Possible Careers

  • Managers and leaders with public/community park and recreation services 
  • Managers and leaders with non-profit recreation agencies 
  • Managers and leaders providing recreation, outdoor recreation, or tourism services to specialized groups such as youth, senior/older adults, people with disabilities, immigrant communities, marginalized populations 
  • Managers and leaders with health and wellness organization and services 
  • Managers and leaders who plan special events/community-wide events 
  • Managers and leaders with tourism services and agencies 
  • Interpreters, guides, managers, leaders with historic, cultural, nature-based organizations 
  • Park rangers, interpreters, guides, naturalists with regional, state, and national parks 
  • Leaders and organizers with outdoor recreation agencies 

Accreditation

Council on Accreditation for Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT)