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The recreation administration degree leads to employment opportunities in the second largest industry in the American economy with 400-500 billion dollars in direct spending annually. Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management has been identified, by labor and economic studies, as one of the top five industries for growth in employment. Enrollment in this program has increased 20% since 1999 and our career placement rate exceeds 90%.
Career Areas
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Adventure
travel/Ecotourism
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Commercial recreation
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Outdoor recreation management
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Park management
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Public and non-profit recreation
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Special event management
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Sports management
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Tourism marketing and planning
Career Placements
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Professional Golfers' Association
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National Outdoor Leadership School
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Monterey Bay Aquarium
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Western Fairs Association
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San Francisco Giants
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Grand Hyatt Wailea Resort and Spa
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YMCA
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San Luis Obispo Parks and Recreation Department
For the most current information regarding this Bachelor's Program please see the
Natural Resources Management Department Website.
GET IN TOUCH...
Natural Resources Management Department
Department Head: Dr. Doug Piirto
805-756-2968 Fax: 805-756-1402
e-mail:
dpiirto@calpoly.edu
http://nrm.calpoly.edu |
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"I was able to launch a successful career because of the knowledge and hands-on experience I received in Recreation Administration at Cal Poly."
Brian Fitzgerald, '88
Recreation Superintendent
Douglas County Parks and Recreation
"More than I ever anticipated, courses in Cal Poly's Recreation Administration program prepared me for the personal and professional interactions that take place everyday in the working world."
Anne M. Dowd, '96
Residential Education
Stanford University
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