The mission of the JSU Recreation Leadership program is: “Training recreational professionals
for a changing, global society.”
Recreation Leadership Degree Program
Students pursuing this 128 hour program of study would concentrate in one
of the following areas: Community Recreation and Youth Sports, Camping and Outdoor Education,
or Youth Development.
Graduates with this degree may pursue a career in the following:
- Public Recreation and Parks Agencies
- Outdoor Education in recreation, education, development, or therapeutic settings
- Leadership in non-profit youth agencies: YMCA, YWCA, Boy Scouts and Girl
Scouts
- Faith-based organizations
- Commercial Recreation
- Youth Ministry
A 21 hour minor in recreation administration is available for students
majoring in non-teaching degree fields.
In order to help keep track of your progress toward graduation check the
Program Checklist for your catalogue year. For help determining when to take courses, check out
the projected schedule for each academic
year.
For more information, contact Dr.
Jimmy Griffin, Recreation Leadership Program Chair
