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The Recreation and Leisure Studies Program at the University of Georgia prepares students for positions in recreation, parks, and leisure services.  Students will gain broad knowledge and skills in the areas of administration and management of recreation and leisure services.  Programming techniques for people with a range of abilities are emphasized. Professional opportunities are ample, and the job placement success rate for students in the program is high.  Students select their supportive coursework to better prepare them for management positions, outdoor recreation or inclusive programming positions in community settings. The major leads to careers in recreation program leadership or the administration and management of public, private, civic, and social agencies. This major will be of interest to students seeking employment in park and recreation agencies, health and fitness centers, corporate recreation, military recreation, Scouts, Boys and Girls Clubs, camps, developmental learning centers, nursing homes, senior centers, and camps serving people with disabilities, student unions, intramurals, among others.

Background for Admission

Individuals interested in recreation and leisure studies should take an array of college preparation subjects in high school, including English, mathematics, science, social science, and computer sciences.

Degree Requirements

Students majoring in Recreation and Leisure Studies are awarded a Bachelor of Science in Education (B.S.Ed.) after successfully completing all requirements and a minimum of 121 semester hours.  Coursework in the Recreation and Leisure Studies major includes credit hours spread among major coursework and supportive courses that reinforce career interest areas.

As part of the department core requirements, all students, regardless of option areas, must successfully complete a 45-hour practica, and a semester-long internship related to the student’s option area.

To view undergraduate courses offered through the Recreation and Leisure Studies Department:
http://bulletin.uga.edu/

For Further Information

If you would like additional information about the undergraduate program in Recreation and Leisure Studies, call or write:

Program Coordinator
Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies
The University of Georgia
Athens, GA  30602-6555
(706) 542-5064

To request application materials and/or further information about admission to the University of Georgia, contact Undergraduate Admissions, http://www.admissions.uga.edu, or by mail or phone at:

Undergraduate Admissions
212 Terrell Hall
Athens, Georgia 30602-1633
Phone: (706)542-2112