BS in Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies - Park and Recreation Management, Old Dominion University

This program prepares students to work in various outdoor and community organizations, including city, state, and federal agencies, YMCAs, outdoor leadership schools like Outward Bound and NOLS, camps, and environmental centers. It combines coursework with practical experiences such as service-learning projects, certifications in Wilderness First Aid, climbing wall belaying, and opportunities for research on topics like visitor management and outdoor programs. The curriculum is designed to immerse students in real-world scenarios through community-engaged learning and culminates in an internship with a park or recreation organization before graduation.