Recreation Management & Policy

Explore the Department of Recreation Management & Policy

The Department of Recreation Management and Policy prepares students for rewarding careers in a variety of settings throughout the recreation industry. Students can pursue undergraduate degree options in Therapeutic Recreation, Program and Event Management, or Outdoor Leadership and Management, and graduate degree options in Recreation Therapy, Recreation Administration, or Adaptive Sports.

The Recreation Management and Policy undergraduate program is
ranked #1 in the New England region by College Factual

Outdoor Leadership and Management

The outdoor leadership and management program prepares students for work in outdoor and experiential education programs, parks, and public or commercial recreation settings.

Program and Event Management

A program and event management degree prepares students for rewarding careers in festival and event planning, tourism, and community recreation and sport.

Therapeutic Recreation

The therapeutic recreation program is rooted in the belief that purposeful activities can improve the well-being of people of all ages who are facing physical, mental, cognitive or emotional challenges.