Overview
When you major in one of our recreation programs, you follow in the footsteps of a long line of leaders in the field.
Our faculty are highly respected teachers and scholars who will give you the personal attention you need to succeed. You’ll have the opportunity to do internships and fieldwork in parks, hospitals, recreation departments and other settings in the U.S. and abroad.
Our definition of “classroom” is extremely broad — you can get academic credit for kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing and otheroutdoor adventures.
Cortland has the longest-running and most comprehensive recreation program in New York and is one of only three U.S. colleges with national accreditation in all four of its recreation majors.
Our alumni network of accomplished professionals, combined withyour Cortland degree, will put you on the path to a rewarding career.
Community Bike Project
Visit the Community Bike Project site to learn more about the SUNY Cortland Community Bike Project.
NYSIRRC
Check out the NYS Inclusive Recreation Resource Center at SUNY Cortland
Funded by the NYS Developmental Disabilities Planning Council
Events
The 60th Annual Cortland Recreation Conference
November 4 & 5, 2010
Conference Web Site
News
- Lindsey Brown Will Receive National Recreation Award June 25, 2010
- Buchanan, Ryerson to Receive Honorary Degrees April 03, 2010
- Community Roundtable Focuses on Resource Center for Inclusive Recreation November 16, 2009
- Former Park Service Chief Fran P. Mainella Addresses Recreation Conference October 21, 2009
- Professional Studies Building Groundbreaking Set for Oct. 13 September 25, 2009
Majors/Minors
- Outdoor Recreation [OREC]
- Outdoor Recreation: Concentration in Camp Management [OREC_CAMP]
- Outdoor Recreation: Concentration in Environmental and Cultural Interpretation [OREC_ENV]
- Outdoor Recreation: Concentration in Natural Resources Recreation Management [OREC_NRRM]
- Outdoor Recreation: Concentration in Outdoor Leadership [OREC_LEAD]
- Recreation Management [RMGT]
- Recreation [REC]
- Recreation: Concentration in Leisure/Recreation Program Delivery [REC/LRPD]
- Therapeutic Recreation [TR]
Graduate Programs
Clubs/Societies
Rho Phi Lambda Honor Society, An Honorary Fraternity for Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services
Or Join SCRA
SCRA is Cortland's recreation major's club.
Read More About Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies Department Clubs
