Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Leisure Studies
State University of New York College at Brockport
USA,New York
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48 Months
Duration
CAD 15,768/year
Tuition Fee
CAD 50 FREE
Application Fee
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USA, New York
Type: University
Location Type: Rural
Founded: 1835
Total Students: 8,287 +
Campus Detail
Main Campus Address
350 New Campus Drive Brockport, NY 14420
Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Leisure Studies
Program Overview
Recreation management, therapeutic recreation, and tourism are some of the most exciting and diverse human service professions. The field provides opportunities to work with all types of people in a variety of settings, to strengthen communities and improve quality of life through recreation. Students are required to choose one of three concentrations.
- Students studying recreation management will prepare for employment in a variety of settings including municipal parks and recreation, non-profit recreation services, and commercial recreation.
- Students studying therapeutic recreation will prepare for employment in community agencies and clinical settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, schools, transitional or residential centers, treatment centers, physical medicine and rehabilitation and psychiatric institutions.
- Students pursuing the tourism management concentration will prepare for professional positions in resorts, attractions, destination marketing organizations, and wedding and event planning.
All of the concentrations provide students with academic and experiential opportunities that foster an enriching undergraduate experience and launch an exciting career.
Student Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the program, students will be able to:
- Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the following entry-level knowledge: a) the nature and scope of the relevant park, recreation, tourism or related professions and their associated industries; b) techniques and processes used by professionals and workers in these industries; and c) the foundation of the profession in history, science and philosophy. (COAPRT 7.01)
- Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity. (COAPRT 7.02)
- Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate entry-level knowledge about operations and strategic management/administration in parks, recreation, tourism and/or related professions. (COAPRT 7.03)
- Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate, through a comprehensive internship of not less than 400 clock hours and no fewer than 10 weeks, the potential to succeed as professionals at supervisory or higher levels in park, recreation, tourism, or related organizations. (COAPRT 7.04)
Application Fee
Application Fee: CAD 50 FREE Tuition Fee
CAD 15,768 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
Living Cost in State University of New York College at Brockport
CAD 12,000 per year
*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Check program website for more information about funding options.
