Fairfax,
VA,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
The Bachelor of Science in Recreation Management with a focus on parks and outdoor recreation examines how recreational spaces enhance community health and life satisfaction.
This professionally oriented specialization covers subjects like natural resource stewardship, outdoor activity coordination, business aspects of recreation, and environmental learning, complemented by hands-on training through practicums and internships. Alumni meet the requirements to pursue Certified Park and Recreational Professional certification and excel in careers involving community recreation planning, outdoor leadership, environmental education, and sustainable management of recreational resources across commercial, natural, and cultural settings.