Recreation Studies, A.S.

Recreation Studies is one of the fastest growing professions that offers opportunities for employment in commercial, public sector, not-for-profit and even military career options. Recreation Studies degrees offer attractive employment opportunities in many diverse fields.  Students of Recreation Studies will learn to research and analyze existing programs and services in an effort to enhance them. They will acquire skills to motivate participants of fitness, recreational and leisure activities. Our students receive a well-rounded liberal arts education combined with an extensive internship experience that develops professional competencies for entering a thriving job market. Students with this degree are immediately employable in the recreation industry and the program has positioned our graduates with local, regional and national organizations.

The program has a balanced approach of classroom and in-the-field experience, creating a  dynamic experiential learning environment.  Our program also offers top notch internship opportunities with some of the biggest and best organizations in New York State.  Recreation Studies’ students can also receive a certification as a Certified Personal Trainer through the National Council on Strength and Fitness. Our students receive a well-rounded educational experience with additional elective courses that allow our students the flexibility to design and explore opportunities specific to individual educational and professional goals.