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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)
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ		$20,596 58,404 16 Certificate (16)
Northern Virginia Community College
Annandale, VA		$7,967 45,290 8 Certificate (8)
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX		$22,606 38,958 59 Bachelor's (41), Master's (12),
Doctoral (6)
Penn State
University Park, PA		$25,946 37,988 142 Bachelor's (135), Master's (3),
Doctoral (4)
Broward College
Fort Lauderdale, FL		$2,446 37,453 0 Associate (0)
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI		$27,343 36,489 20 Bachelor's (18), Doctoral (2)
University of Florida
Gainesville, FL		$23,744 33,628 137 Bachelor's (127), Master's (10)
UMN
Minneapolis, MN		$15,466 33,236 15 Bachelor's (11), Master's (4)
Indiana University
Bloomington, IN		$26,160 32,490 3 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 CAMP LEADER-ADAPTIVE RECREATION
Description:Date Opened: 1/10/2013 8:00:00 AM Closing Date: Open until filled Hiring Range: $12.55 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:1/28/2013
Source:washingtonpost.com
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:3/6/2013
Source:WorkInRetail.com
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:Nurse Intern I
Description:Position Summary: Reporting to the Clinical Nurse Manager and directly supervised by the Registered Professional Nurse. In collaboration with the care team and under the direction of the Registered Professional Nurse, provides data for...>
Company:St. Anthonys Medical Center
Location:Rockford, IL
Posted:4/30/2013
Source:Bright.com
Job Title:RECREATION SPECIALIST
Description:PN# 10888 ALL PERSONS INTERESTED RECREATION SPECIALIST PARKS AND RECREATION RECREATION AND WELLNESS COMMUNITY CENTER VARIOUS M-F, HOURS VARIOUS* *Subject to change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS This individual will plan,...>
Company:City of Houston
Location:Houston, TX
Posted:5/9/2013
Source:JobHat
Job Title:Games Operator - Part Time Amusement & Recreation Host/Hostess
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 Over Georgia! Named for the six national flags that have flown over Georgia throughout its history, this park...>
Company:Six Flags
Location:Austell, GA
Posted:3/3/2013
Source:WorkInRetail.com
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:RECREATION ASSISTANT (Tennis)
Description:PN# 10429 ALL PERSONS INTERESTED *****SUMMER ONLY***** RECREATION ASSISTANT (Multiple) PARKS AND RECREATION RECREATION AND WELLNESS YOUTH TENNIS* VARIOUS* VARIOUS* *Subject to change DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS This...>
Company:City of Houston
Location:Houston, TX
Posted:5/13/2013
Source:JobHat
Job Title:SUMMER CAMP LEADER-ADAPTIVE RECREATION
Description:SUMMER CAMP LEADER-ADAPTIVE RECREATION Recruitment #13-G319-338 Date Opened: 1/10/2013 8:00:00 AM Closing Date: 1/24/2013 11:59:00 PM Hiring Range: $12.55 Department: PARKS AND RECREATION Job Type: Open and Competitive Full/Part-Time:...>
Company:Loundoun County Government
Location:Virginia
Posted:3/26/2013
Source:Beyond
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: Tue. 04/16/13 5:00 PM Alaska Time 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...>
Company:Municipality of Anchorage
Location:Anchorage, AK
Posted:5/13/2013
Source:Beyond

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