Internship in Recreation Services

Catalog description

The Recreation, Park and Tourism Management's Internship provides students with the opportunity to gain experience in the field while under the supervision of both the on-site supervisor and a faculty supervisor. The primary purpose of the RPTM Internship is to enable each student to meet his or her educational objectives through participation in a well-planned and organized practical experience. Students will gain access to direct recreation service delivery; program, personnel and facilities management; risk management; event planning; marketing and program evaluation. In most instances, students are engaged in an off-campus learning experience that aligns with their specific field of study within the field of Recreation, Park, Tourism and Event Management.