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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

Are You Interested? School Name Tuition Size Degrees Granted Degrees Granted By Type
Community College of the Air Force
Montgomery, AL		$0 323,040 272 Associate (272)
Illinois
Champaign, IL		$26,670 31,473 207 Bachelor's (122), Master's (77),
Doctoral (8)
Johnson & Wales University
Providence, RI		$26,112 9,756 194 Bachelor's (194)
Temple University
Philadelphia, PA		$21,634 26,618 169 Bachelor's (153), Master's (16),
Doctoral (0)
California State University - Chico
Chico, CA		$18,050 15,609 162 Bachelor's (157), Master's (5)
Penn State
University Park, PA		$25,946 37,988 142 Bachelor's (135), Master's (3),
Doctoral (4)
Clemson University
Clemson, SC		$30,004 15,291 138 Bachelor's (120), Master's (9),
Doctoral (9)
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL		$23,744 33,628 137 Bachelor's (127), Master's (10)
Slippery Rock University
Slippery Rock, PA		$10,116 7,825 123 Bachelor's (81), Master's (42)
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO		$23,095 22,158 113 Bachelor's (101), Master's (10),
Doctoral (2)
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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:Student Employee - Parks & Rec - Site Camp Counselor (CWS) - Summer 2013
Description:Job Title: Student Employee - Parks & Rec - Site Camp Counselor (CWS) - Summer 2013 Department: Comm Service - Stud AU/IA Cmps City: Clinton State / Province: Iowa Job Position Type: Part Time Temporary Job Description: Looking for an...>
Company:Ashford University
Location:Clinton, IA
Posted:4/6/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Games Operator - Part Time Amusement & Recreational Host / Hostess 2013 Season
Description:If you are looking for a great summer job that will allow you to interact with a wide range of people, join our team at Six Flags! We are currently seeking an outgoing and reliable person to serve as a Games Operator. As a Games Operator,...>
Company:Six Flags
Location:Gurnee, IL
Posted:5/9/2013
Source:JobHat
Job Title:Office Assistant- Hopkinton Parks and Recreation Department
Description:The Hopkinton Parks and Recreation Office is looking for an office assistant for summer 2013. Hours will vary depending on office need with a minimum of 15 hours a week.>
Company:Hopkinton Parks and Recreation
Location:Hopkinton, MA
Posted:6/11/2013
Source:JobHat
Job Title:Office and Development Intern
Description:The Phoenix Conservatory of Musics mission is to unleash the power of music by providing high quality music education and experiences to students and families that is affordable and accessible. We fill our mission by providing community...>
Company:Phoenix Conservatory of Music
Location:Phoenix, AZ
Posted:6/16/2013
Source:JobHat
Job Title:Seasonal Parks Caretaker I (Eagle River) - Range L71 / 06
Description:Job Title: Seasonal Parks Caretaker I (Eagle River) - Range L71 / 06 Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $15.45 - $17.88 Hourly $1,236.00 - $1,430.40 Biweekly $2,678.00 - $3,099.20 Monthly $32,136.00 - $37,190.40 Annually Job Type:...>
Company:Municipality of Anchorage
Location:Anchorage, AK
Posted:5/13/2013
Source:Bright.com
Job Title:Summer Nanny
Description:Applicant should have Criminal, Child Abuse and FBI clearances. This would be an in-home assignment in Jersey City. We live walking distance from the Light Rail, Liberty State Park and the Liberty Science Center where we have a membership...>
Company:
Location:Jersey City, NJ
Posted:6/7/2013
Source:Sittercity
Job Title:Parks and Recreation Office Assistant
Description:The Hopkinton Parks and Recreation Office is looking for an office assistant for summer 2013. Hours will vary depending on office need with a minimum of 15 hours a week.>
Company:Hopkinton Parks and Recreation
Location:Hopkinton, MA
Posted:6/4/2013
Source:JobHat
Job Title:Recreation Assistant for Summer Day Camp & Therapeutic Rec. Ctr.
Description:Job Title: Recreation Assistant for Summer Day Camp & Therapeutic Rec. Ctr. Closing Date/Time: Fri. 06/28/13 11:59 PM Eastern Time Salary: $7.25 Hourly Job Type: Seasonal Location: 121 Lamon Street, Fayetteville, NC 28301, North Carolina...>
Company:City of Fayetteville, Nc
Location:Fayetteville, NC
Posted:3/26/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:SEASONAL PARKS CARETAKER I - Range 6/ Local 71
Description:Job Title: SEASONAL PARKS CARETAKER I - Range 6/ Local 71 Closing Date/Time: Continuous Salary: $15.45 - $17.88 Hourly $1,236.00 - $1,430.40 Biweekly $2,678.00 - $3,099.20 Monthly $32,136.00 - $37,190.40 Annually Job Type: Seasonal / Full...>
Company:Municipality of Anchorage
Location:Anchorage, AK
Posted:4/17/2013
Source:Beyond
Job Title:Seasonal Recreation Facilities Supervisor
Description:Seasonal Recreation Facilities SupervisorRecr Facil Supv I Agency Name: Dept. of Conservation and Recreation Official Title: Recr Facil Supv I Functional Title: Seasonal Recreation Facilities Supervisor Occupational Group: Facility Oper &...>
Company:Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Location:Fall River, MA
Posted:6/15/2013
Source:Beyond

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