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This instructional curriculum focuses on the principles and practices of managing parks and other recreational facilities; providing recreational, and leisure services; and the study of human recreation.

Top Schools For Parks and Recreation Programs

Most Selective:
College of the Ozarks

Least Selective:
West Virginia State University

Largest:
Community College of the Air Force

Smallest:
Alaska Pacific University

Most Expensive:
New York University

Least Expensive:
Community College of the Air Force

Best Academics:
University of Georgia

Best Social Life:
Illinois

Most Diverse:
Georgia State University

Hottest Guys:
Brigham Young University

Hottest Girls:
Brigham Young University

Smartest Guys:
Brigham Young University

Smartest Girls:
Brigham Young University

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL		$0 323,040 271 Associate (271)
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI		$24,429 9,495 192 Bachelor's (192)
Penn State
University Park, PA		$25,946 37,988 166 Bachelor's (160), Master's (3),
Doctoral (3)
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL		$23,744 33,628 160 Bachelor's (150), Master's (10)
Illinois
Champaign, IL		$26,670 31,473 146 Bachelor's (109), Master's (33),
Doctoral (4)
Central Michigan University
Mount Pleasant, MI		$22,092 20,580 136 Bachelor's (123), Master's (13)
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA		$16,780 15,609 132 Bachelor's (130), Master's (2)
Clemson University
Clemson, SC		$25,388 15,291 129 Certificate (0), Bachelor's (116),
Master's (7), Doctoral (6)
Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL		$10,829 11,439 116 Bachelor's (90), Master's (26)
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO		$23,095 22,158 109 Bachelor's (96), Master's (10),
Doctoral (3)
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Parks and Recreation Statistics

Degree Type BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Certificate 147 2%
Associate 488 7%
Bachelor's 5,452 82%
Master's 545 8%
Doctoral 31 0%
Gender BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Male 3,587 52%
Female 3,318 48%
Racial BreakdownNumber of Degrees
Granted Last Year		Percentage
of Total
Asian or Pacific Islander 132 2%
Black or African American 686 10%
Hispanic or Latino 253 4%
American Indian or Alaskan Native 55 1%
White (Non-Hispanic) 5,349 79%
Other/Unknown 276 4%
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Parks and Recreation Internships

Job Title:Summer Care Needed
Description:We are in need of summer care for our 7-year-old autistic daughter with limited verbal skills and her twin sister. Duties would include driving to activities, and parks, neighborhood pool and other recreation...
Company:
Location:Annandale, VA
Posted:5/8/2012
Source:Care.com
Job Title:SUMMER CAMP LEADER-ADAPTIVE RECREATION
Description:Date Opened: 12/12/2011 8:00:00 AM Closing Date: Open Continuous Hiring Range: $12.25 Department: PARKS AND RECREATION Job Type: Open and Competitive Full/Part-Time: Part-Time Eligible For: No Benefits Reg/Temp: Temporary JOB DESCRIPTION...
Company:Loudoun County Government
Location:Leesburg, VA
Posted:1/24/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Development Intern - Friends of Patterson Par
Description:Interested in learning how nonprofit organizations raise funds to support their mission? The Friends of Patterson Park is seeking a Development Intern to assist the organization with: Local business/corporate solicitations and engagement...
Company:Friends of Patterson Park
Location:Baltimore, MD
Posted:2/14/2012
Source:washingtonpost.com
Job Title:Summer Parks and Recreation jobs
Description:We are now accepting applications for the following Seasonal positions: RECREATION Day Camp Directors/Counselors Basketball Camp Counselors Track & Field Counselors Lifeguards Program Lifeguards Lunch & Nutrition Counselors Playmobile...
Company:City of Burlington
Location:Burlington, VT
Posted:4/19/2012
Source:Careers in Government
Job Title:Adjunct Faculty - Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies
Description:The department is establishing a pool of applicants to fill potential part-time temporary teaching positions and full-time visiting faculty position openings. A classroom based 3 credit hour course pays $2590 per class. The department...
Company:College at Cortland
Location:Cortland, NY
Posted:4/5/2012
Source:College at Cortland
Job Title:Summer Laborer/Maintenance/Trails/Parks/Fairgounds
Description:POSTING DATE : 3/1/12 CLOSING DATE : 05/30/12 DEPARTMENT: Maintainence, Recreation, Airport, Trail Position: General Laborers Salary: $7.25/hour Non-Exempt Hours: 40 hours per week Overtime as Required by SupervisorSome Weekend as needed...
Company:County of Greene PA
Location:Waynesburg, PA
Posted:5/12/2012
Source:County of Greene PA
Job Title:Parks and Recreation Event Planning and Facilitation- Student Intern - City of Mercer Island ( Job # 12-0008)
Description:Parks and Recreation Event Planning & Facilitation- Student Intern - City of Mercer Island ( Job # 12-0008) Apply Now View Status Minimum Salary:$9.04 per hour Maximum Salary:$9.04 per hour Employment Type: Internship Department: Parks &...
Company:City of Mercer Island
Location:Mercer Island, WA
Posted:3/31/2012
Source:City of Mercer Island
Job Title:Summer Recreation Personnel
Description:Functions may include supervising youth participants; supervision staff; directing, planning and implementing recreational activities for diverse populations; preparing reports. Performs other work as required. Positions may include camp...
Company:Chesterfield County
Location:Parks, AZ
Posted:5/25/2012
Source:Chesterfield County
Job Title:Summer 2012 Employment with DC Parks & Rec!
Description:District of Columbia Department of Parks & Recreation (DPR) seeks the best and the brightest to join our Summer 2012 seasonal staff. Pools open Memorial Day weekend and summer camp programs begin June 18th. Take part in our new campaign to...
Company:District of Columbia Parks and Recreation
Location:Washington, DC
Posted:2/2/2012
Source:idealist.org
Job Title:Summer Playground Director
Description:The Montague Parks & Recreation Department is seeking an experienced, enthusiastic, and reliable individual for its Summer Playground Director position (mid-June through mid-August); approx. 36 hrs./week. Certifications in First Aid & CPR...
Company:Montague Parks & Recreation Department
Location:Turners Falls, MA
Posted:2/3/2012
Source:GCC job board

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We update this information twice annually, most recently in May 2012, but it may not be the most recent information available for a particular school.
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