University of West Georgia Parks and Recreation Management

  • A program that prepares individuals to develop and manage park facilities and other indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure facilities. Includes instruction in supervising support personnel, health and safety standards, public relations, and basic business and marketing principles. Find colleges offering parks and recreation management degree.
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    • Job Description
      Conduct recreation activities with groups in public, private, or volunteer agencies or recreation facilities. Organize and promote activities, such as arts and crafts, sports, games, music, dramatics, social recreation, camping, and hobbies, taking into account the needs and interests of individual members. Read more about recreation workers in our career profile section.
      Salary and Wages

      Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta, GA

      • Total Employment: 3,090
      • Average Annual Salary: $25,910
      • Average Hourly Rate: $12.46
      Projections
      • Total Employment (2008): 327,500
      • Total Employment Projected (2018): 375,700
      • Percent Job Growth: 48.20%
    Awarded Degrees and Program Completion Details
    Parks and Recreation Management
     Total
    Overall
    All Students25
     
    By Gender
    Male15
    Female10
     
    By Race
    Non-Resident Alien1
    American Indian-
    Black3
    Asian-
    Hispanic-
    White21
    Unknown-
     
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    • Highest Degree Offered: Master's
    • Historically Black College: Yes
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    • Tenure System: Has Tenure System
    • Students Enrollment: 1,000 - 4,999
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    Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008