 The Department of Recreation and Leisure Services Management (RLSM) can prepare you for a variety of career paths in recreation, park and leisure service settings.Our program was established in 1978. Accreditation was received in 1983 from the National Recreation & Park Assoociation (NRPA) and has been maintained since that time. Approximately100 students are currently majoring in Recreation & Leisure Services Management. An advisory board, comprised of expert practitioners in the Pocono region, provides input to the faculty. Their perspectives enable the faculty to be responsive to the changing needs of the workforce.
Is Recreation & Leisure Services Management a career path for me?
Are you a person who likes:
- Working with people
- Coordinating and planning events
- Organizing and directing resources
- Creating others' leisure experiences
- Facilitating team building
- Motivating others
- A work environment that has you doingmany different tasks each day
Examples of some careers we can prepare you for:
- Event Planner
- Park Ranger
- Facilitator of Groups
- Recreation Therapist
- Community Program Director
Professional organizations such as the NRPA and the PA Recreation and Park Society (PRPS) offer information on career opportunities. More specific information on the career option of commercial recreation is available from the Resort and Commercial Recreation Association (RCRA). If you are interested in an outdoor recreation career option, another source of career information is the National Association for Interpretation (NAI). If you think a career as a recreation therapist might be for you, information can be obtained from the American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA) and the National Therapeutic Recreation Society (NTRS).
Why choose the Department of Recreation & Leisure Services Management at ESU?
- Small class size
- Accredited program
- Practical field experiences, including internship placement
- Qualified, experienced faculty
- Several career specializations
- Frequent faculty interactions
For more information contact the department by calling 570-422-3305 or e-mail our department secretary, Ms. Diane Gascewski, at dgasiewski@po-box.esu.edu
TRANSFER STUDENTS
Many students transfer from community colleges and other universities. We welcome your inquiries. More information about credit and course transfers is available from the Office of Admissions, 877-230-5547.
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