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The B.A. in Recreation Administration affords students the opportunity to pursue a career as a recreation professional in community, commercial, hospitality and sports settings or as a recreation therapist. Students in this program may select one of three options: Commercial, Community or Therapeutic Recreation. Graduates work with such job titles as Recreation Therapist, Activities Director, Recreation Director, Coordinator, Supervisor, and Superintendent of Recreation and Parks and Sports or Hospitality Facility Manager. These positions are commonly found in hospitals, nursing homes, assisted living and psychiatric facilities, treatment centers, adult day care centers, municipal and county government agencies, non profit youth serving organizations, theme parks, resorts, golf courses and sports facilities. This program prepares majors for certification as a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS), Certified Park and Recreation Professional (CPRP), and/or Certified New Jersey Recreation Administrator or Supervisor. Students are also eligible for a Certificate in Non-Profit Leadership and Management under Collateral in Non Profit Leadership and Management and the American Humanics Program.

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B.A.

OPTIONAL MAJORS IN THIS DEPT.: Therapeutic Recreation, Community Recreation, Commercial Recreation

Courses shown below are not a complete outline of major completion. Please click here to find the PDF file that outlines all the requirements of your major.

GENERAL EDUCATION

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MAJOR REQUIREMENTS
COURSES WITHIN PROGRAM(S) REQUIRED FOR ACADEMIC MAJOR(S)
Rec 1200	Computer Programs in Recreation	3
Rec 2901	Foundations of American Recreation	3
Rec 2910	Program Organization and Facility Design	3
Rec 3300	Recreation for Special Populations	3
Rec 3903	Recreation Administration, Supervision and Management	3
Rec 4900	Recreation Leadership Skills	3