Overview
Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management is the newest four year degree program added to our campus offerings! You can start and finish the degree here, or submit a change of campus from another Penn State location to finish years three and four with us. Regardless of the path you choose, you will be able to take advantage of the many outdoor spaces and public parks in the Pittsburgh region.
Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management prepares students for supervisory and administrative positions with park systems, environmental centers, commercial recreation and tourism agencies, private voluntary agencies, schools and colleges, and other commercial, nonprofit, and public organizations that provide recreation and leisure services. The program combines a broad educational foundation with specific courses designed to accommodate career interests in recreation, park, and tourism management. The program helps students gain the theoretical, managerial, technical, and experiential skills they need to become the next generation of leaders in the field.
Degree Options
You can start and finish the degree here, or submit a change of campus from another Penn State location to finish years three and four with us. Regardless of the path you choose, you will be able to take advantage of the many outdoor spaces and public parks in the Pittsburgh region.
Students can choose one of two options offered at Penn State Greater Allegheny with the Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management:
- Commercial Recreation and Tourism Management option
- Community Recreation Management option
Career Opportunities
A degree in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management can open many doors. Visit this page periodically as we feature some of the career pathways you could choose.
Community Recreation Careers
- Recreation Center Manager
- Parks & Operations Director
- Recreational Sports Director
- Park District Executive Director
- Special Events Coordinator
- Civic Center Director
- Ice Arena Director
- Fitness Director
Non-Profit Administration Careers
- Executive Director
- Marketing Director
- Outreach Coordinator
- Annual Fund Manager
- Fundraising Coordinator
- Planned Giving Manager
- Special Events Coordinator
- Grant Writer
The official course requirements for the Commercial Recreation and Tourism Management option of this degree can be viewed in the online Undergraduate Bulletin under the suggested academic plan.
The official course requirements for the Community Recreation Management option of this degree can be viewed in the online Undergraduate Bulletin under the suggested academic plan.
