News
Summer in China
The Department of RTH, in partnership with the Office of Campus Activities & Programs, are pleased to sponsor a short term summer abroad program to China.
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GEC's in RTH
RPM 101 (Social and Behavioral Science)
HTM 251 (GLOBAL)
Pre-Occupational Therapy or Pre-Physical Therapy Program
Students seeking admission into a Master of Science program in OT or
PT may declare a major in Recreation and Parks Management, with an emphasis
in Therapeutic Recreation.
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UNCG Student Sustainability Survey
A report from the Spring 2008 UNCG Student Sustainability Survey.
[view survey]
Pet Partners Program
The Pet Partners program prepares handlers and their pets to work in animal assisted activities and animal assisted therapy programs.
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[information on the Oct. 25th Pet Partners class]
Wheelchair Biking
Four of Dr. Lin Buettner's Therapeutic Recreation students participated in a wheelchair biking program at Whitestone-A Masonic and Eastern Star Community.
[Wheelchair Biking Research Video]
Simple Pleasures Manual
The Simple Pleasures research team investigated the effects of 30 handmade recreational items on the behavior of nursing home residents with dementia. Twenty-three items were found therapeutically valuable in nursing home use. The Simple Pleasures manual includes instructions for building and directions for using these items.
[To order a manual]
New Search Feature for HTM Jobs
Check out the new hcareers Quick Job Search box on the Hotel
Restaurant Management, or Travel and Tourism Management
web pages.
Therapeutic Recreation And Inclusive Networks (TRAIN)
Research on best practices in inclusive community recreation currently being
conducted in RTH.
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Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management
Careers in Recreation and Parks Management
The study of the recreation and park industries encompasses a broad range of events and activities related to camping, natural resources, outdoor activities, arts, amusement parks, therapy, sporting events, and community recreation programs. A few of the many specialties within this growing field are gerontology, youth organizations, parks and forestry, public recreation, specialized facility management, commercial enterprising, therapeutic recreation, community inclusion, sports management, resource management, and recreation and parks administration. UNCG offers a B.S. in Recreation and Parks Management, with three concentrations in: Leisure Services Management, Therapeutic Recreation, and Commercial Recreation. Also, a Master of Science degree (M.S.) in Parks and Recreation Management is offered in Leisure Services Management, Therapeutic Recreation, Commercial Recreation, and Tourism.
Career Ideas
Aquatics Therapist
Armed Forces Recreation Director
Athletic Program Supervisor
Camp Director
Campus or Church Recreation Director
Club Manager (Health/Fitness)
Community Center Director
Concert Promoter
Convention Planner/Coordinator
Correctional Therapist
Cultural and Performing Arts Coordinator
Employee Recreation Specialist
Inclusion/Integration Facilitator
Intercollegiate Athletics Manager Leisure
Educator/Counselor
Outdoor Recreator/Educator
Park Ranger
Recreation Facility Manager
Recreation Programmer
Recreation Therapist
Resort Activities Director
Resort ManagerSki Instructor
Therapeutic Recreation
SpecialistYMCA/YWCA Director
For more information, please visit Career Services
Visit Career Services for info on the Career Fair