| 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.
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| Admission Requirements | Admission to Major is granted by the department. Minimum University admission requirements are:
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| 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 URL | http://ahn.mnsu.edu/rpls/ |
| 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.php/ |
| College Advising | Allied Health Advising Shirley Murray, Academic Advisor 124 Myers Fieldhouse 507-389-5194 |
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