Programs
Building engaged, healthy communities
The Department of Health, Recreation & Community Services offers an undergraduate major and minor in recreation, tourism and nonprofit leadership (RTNL). This program prepares you to meet human, community and social needs in public and nonprofit agencies.
Our department also offer three graduate degrees:
- Recreation, Tourism and Nonprofit Leadership, MA
- Philanthropy/Nonprofit Development, MA (interdisciplinary)
- Doctor of Education (EdD), with intensive study area in allied health, recreation and community services (not currently accepting applications)
In addition, RTNL offers four certificates and contributes to an interdisciplinary BA in environmental resource management.
Both the MA in philanthropy/nonprofit development and the EdD program are offered online through Online & Distance Education.
Recreation, Tourism & Nonprofit Leadership
Become an effective leader in various community and nonprofit settings. The RTNL degree gives you many career options. Through hands-on learning, practical skill development, and extra-curricular activities, you will be prepared to lead in community recreation, nonprofit administration, tourism, or youth development.
Master's Programs
Recreation, Tourism and Nonprofit Leadership MA
This program prepares you for leadership roles in various settings, including youth services, campus or community recreation, outdoor leadership, tourism and nonprofit management. Take an active role in determining your personal learning objectives and develop your programs of study to take your career to the next level. Coordinator: Chris Kowalski
Philanthropy/Nonprofit Development MA (Online)
As a nonprofit professional with three to five years of experience, this flexible, online program lets you develop your professional skills and knowledge in areas such as ethical policy and scholarly research, theories and models related to the nonprofit world--such as grant writing, donor relations, advocacy and accountability. Coordinator: Julianne Gassman