Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management Department

Our graduates help people to escape their daily lives by running hotels, resorts, outdoor recreation, and tourism businesses. They help people lead more fulfilling lives through recreation therapy, children’s programs, and community activities. They maintain and improve our parks and natural and cultural resources. They create learning environments by organizing tours and planning conventions. They create memorable experiences, from enjoyable restaurant meals to entertaining music festivals. Learn more about the Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management (RHPM) Department!

Students who are interested in outdoor activities, environmental sustainability, event planning, helping people, and travel and recreation have found the following experiences invaluable:

Field trips and work in state and national parks
Internships at hotels and resorts
Planning galas, conferences, concerts, etc.
Ability First sports camp
Working with therapy dogs

Degrees

Other Programs

Forest/park ranger
Director of hotel sales/events
Resort manager
Special events
Hospitality coordinator
Recreational therapist
Recreation planner