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About the Recreation, Outdoor, and Event Management Degree Program

On Campus

The Recreation, Outdoor and Event Management degree is designed to prepare students for careers in organizations that plan programs, activities, and events, and manage natural resources, parks, and recreation facilities. The four specialization options include:

Recreation Management – for students interested in working with activities and events, such as youth and adult sports leagues, community events, aquatics, arts and crafts, and cultural programs.

Event Management – for students interested in planning special events, both indoors and outdoors such as community celebrations, conferences, sporting events, parades, and weddings.

Natural Resource Management – for students interested in managing parks, camps, and natural areas, as well as visitors to those areas.

Outdoor Pursuits – for students interested in the multitude of outdoor activities–traditional (hunting and fishing), as well as the more modern adventure activities (rock climbing, kayaking, etc).

Recreation Outdoor And Event Management Program at a Glance

120

Credit Hours

General Studies requirement has been reduced to 30 credit hrs allowing more freedom and making it easier to transfer to UNK.

Degree Received

Recreation, Outdoor and Event Management Comp, BS

$216

Per Credit Hour

With the New Nebraskan Scholarship all undergraduate students pay in-state tuition

Megan Patrick

"Through my experience at UNK, I met some of my best friends. Whether we bonded because we both had to take Dr. Unruh’s 8 a.m.’s, or we both struggled to keep up with all the assignments in Dr. Bickford’s classes, we will be friends for the long haul. My favorite memory though would have to be the two week outdoor adventure class. We took three buses down to Arkansas and had the most memorable and lasting experiences I have ever had. First paddling experience, first Eureka Springs adventure… these memories helped mold the fabric of my life.  I did my internship at Life Adventure Center of the Bluegrass and got hired full time after my internship was over."

Megan Patrick

What can you do with a Recreation Outdoor And Event Management Degree

Learn more about the types of jobs and common employers that Recreation Outdoor And Event Management graduates work for.

Careers

  • Recreation program planner
  • Wedding or events planner
  • Environmental educator
  • Outdoor resources manager
  • State and national parks ranger or interpreter
  • Summer camp director/programmer
  • Therapeutic recreation specialist
  • Outdoor trip leader
  • Hotel front desk manager
  • Conference or convention coordinator

Employers and Internships

  • Nebraska State Fair
  • Omni Orlando Resort
  • Bay Street Theater - New York
  • Four Mile Historic Park - Colorado
  • Kansas City Chiefs (NFL)
  • Leave No Trace - Colorado
  • Big Cedar Lodge - Missouri
  • City of Erie Recreation Program - Colorado
  • Sagnaro National Park - Arizona
  • Ft. Niobrara National Wildlife Refuge - Nebraska
  • BLM Smokejumpers - South Dakota
  • Thompson State Park - Wisconsin

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