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recreation & Leisure Studies Department 

Recreation, leisure and sports represent the largest industry in the world. More people are engaged in recreation, leisure and sports than ever before as awareness of the healthful benefits of recreational choices become more widely accepted and documented. Billions of dollars are spent annually and millions of people daily seek to improve the quality of their lives, boost their physical, emotional and mental health and fitness by engaging in pursuits of their choice that express their preferences for the life activities they want.

Professionals trained in recreation, leisure and sports work in a variety of settings: community agencies, federal, state and local government agencies, state and federal parks, private commercial enterprises, sports and youth development organizations, not-for-profit organizations, hospitals and rehabilitation settings, as well as travel, hospitality and entertainment venues. Degreed professionals work with children, adults, families and communities to assure that the lives of people are enhanced and that the benefits of recreation, in many forms, are available to all who seek them and are offered by well-trained staff prepared to meet the challenges presented.

One of the 115 degree programs offered by SCSU is offered by the Department of Recreation & Leisure Studies. Degrees are offered at both the undergraduate level, the Bachelor of Science, and at the graduate level, the Master of Science. 

 

undergraduate Concentration Areas 

  • Community Recreation & Youth Development (CRYD)
  • Therapeutic Recreation (TR)
  • Travel & Tourism Management (TTM)
  • Sports Management (SPM)

graduate Specialization areas

  • Recreation Management
  • Therapeutic Recreation

 

campus location 

The offices of the Recreation & Leisure Studies Department are located on the west side of the campus in Office Building 1 (OB 1), near the corner of Wintergreen and Farnham, next to Granoff Medical Building and the SCSU Police Department and across the street from the Wintergreen Building.

The main phone number for the office is (203) 392-6388. Faculty offices and phone numbers are: