Departments & Centers

Health and Wellness Design

Academic Programs

Academic programs in the Department of Health & Wellness Design include:

Undergraduate Academic Programs

Bachelor of Science in Recreation Degree Majors:
Parks, Recreation, & the Outdoors
Recreational Therapy
Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management

Undergraduate Minors:
Event Planning
Hospitality Services
Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Human Ecology
Parks and Recreation Administration
Recreational Sport Management
Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management

Graduate Academic Programs

Master of Science in Recreation Degree (M.S.R.) Majors:
Outdoor Recreation
Recreation Administration (Online)
Recreational Therapy (Online)
Tourism Management (Online)

Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) Degree Major:
Leisure Behavior

In addition to the academic programs listed above, the department offers an intensive semester-long Conservation and Outdoor Recreation Education (C.O.R.E.) program. This program combines academic and experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students committed to developing their professional training in the fields of outdoor leadership and outdoor recreation. Students will receive 17 undergraduate credits or 12 graduate credits for successful program completion.

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