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Department	Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services
College	Allied Health & Nursing
Undergraduate Degree Type(s)	BS
Program Description	Since the mid-1800s, professionals have been hired to provide recreational experiences in order for people to live healthier and happier lives. Today, we refer to these occupations as the Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Profession. The RPLS profession is involved in a wide variety of settings, serving a diversified population. The following is only a partial list of the many occupations available if you choose a career in RPLS. Therapeutic Recreation Specialist in a hospital or a rehabilitation center Park Naturalist and Park Ranger in city, state or national parks and forests Director of Recreation and Parks for a city or county Supervisor of employee recreation programs Swimming Pool Manager Park Designer Guide for wilderness trips Youth Director at a YMCA or on a military base Camp Director for church or youth agency camps Activity Director at a long term care facility Program Director for a senior citizens center Vacation Travel Planners and Tour Guides Inclusion Specialist for a city parks and recreation department Outdoor Recreation Planner for the armed services Manager of a golf course, bowling alley or ice rink Resort Manager Executive Director, Boy Scouts of America Recreation Specialist in a treatment center Youth Development Specialist Director of Youth Ministries Adult Programs Coordinator for a Community Education Department Convention Manager or Special Events Coordinator Intramural Sports Manager or Student Union Director Recreation Specialist in a correctional facility
Program URL	http://ahn.mnsu.edu/rpls/
Admission Requirements	Admission to Major is granted by the department. Minimum admission requirements are: a minimum of 32 earned semester credit hours a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.50 must have an advisor in the department completion of the Application for Admission to the department to stay in good standing, you also need at least a "C" grade in each RPLS course
Other Requirements	Majors choose one of three areas of study: Leisure Planning and Management, Resource Management and Therapeutic Recreation. The classes are structured to offer you both the knowledge and the skill to assume a mid-management level position upon graduation. Classes often allow you opportunities to become actively involved in your chosen career through participation in volunteer experiences, planning of special projects such as special events and fund-raisers, and attendance at state and national conferences and workshops.
Program Contact Information	College of Allied Health and Nursing Department of Recreation, Parks & Leisure Services 213 Highland Center North Minnesota State University, Mankato Mankato MN 56001 Phone: 507-389-2127 Email: http://ahn.mnsu.edu/rpls/contact/
College Advising	Allied Health Advising Shirley Murray, Student Relations Coordinator 124 Myers Fieldhouse 507-389-5194

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