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Our mission is to co-create transformative solutions that enhance the social, cultural, environmental, and economic well-being of communities.
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Our degree programs are accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Programs (COAPRT) and the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC).

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Are you interested in the sustainable management of parks, protected areas and community-based recreation services as well as special events? Learn to integrate managerial, natural and social sciences to make sustainability informed decisions for recreation service delivery and enhance community livability. This degree is accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Programs (COAPRT).

Are you interested in being a recreation therapist? Learn how to provide equitable recreation and activity-based therapeutic interventions to address the needs of individuals living with illnesses and/or disabling conditions in our community. This degree is accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Programs (COAPRT).

Are you interested in the sustainable management of tourism destinations and enterprises, locally and internationally? Learn to create, measure, and implement practices and policies that promote sustainable tourism development and enhance community well-being.

Are you interested in positively impacting youth and community development through sports as well as adaptive sports? Learn about the equitable role recreational and amateur sports play in enhancing quality of life, domestically and abroad.

Are you interested in leadership within the nonprofit sector to positively impact community livability and sustainability? Earn national certification from the Nonprofit Leadership Alliance, and be prepared to lead and strengthen nonprofit organizations. This degree is accredited by the Nonprofit Academic Centers Council (NACC).

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