Recreation Administration
If you dream of working at management-level positions in the diverse field of parks and recreation, this major is for you. You will combine advanced-level study in recreation management and administration with supporting management science courses in the Economics Department.
Careers in Recreation Administration
- Parks and recreation director
- State park manager
- Recreation administrator in a nonprofit agency
- Commercial recreation management
- Special events planner
What Will I Learn?
- Resourcefulness, service-learning and independent thinking in and out of the classroom
- Analyze commercial recreation development and management
- Study the planning, design and management of recreation resources
Special Features
- W. H. Parks Family Outdoor Education Center, Raquette Lake
- Home to the
- Get academic credit for kayaking, backpacking, rock climbing and other outdoor adventures
The employment opportunities in this feed are a sample from Career Services’ Handshake portal. Some positions may require additional certifications. Handshake is available to current SUNY Cortland students and alumni.
Get Involved
College is more than a classroom. Enhance your experience with these opportunities such as internships and fieldwork in parks, hospitals, recreation departments and other settings in the U.S. and abroad.
Student Clubs and Activities
- SUNY Cortland Recreation Association
- Inclusive Recreation Club
- Outdoor Pursuits
Honor Societies
Rho Phi Lambda