Parks and Recreation Leadership (BS)

Aurora University's Parks and Recreation Leadership program prepares students to help individuals, families, and communities get the most out of their leisure time. We help students explore opportunities to work in a wide range of roles and settings, and then guide them as they focus on acquiring the knowledge and skills needed to meet their individual career goals. Students and faculty work together to foster a culture ideal for training parks and recreation leaders. As a student, you will gain the knowledge and skills you need to promote wellness, serve the greater good, and make a positive difference in the world. You will learn by doing, facing real-life challenges. In the classroom and through campus activities, you will plan, organize, and facilitate recreation and leisure service programs that improve the quality of life for others.

You will learn from AU professors as they plan volunteer opportunities and design outdoor education programs that connect students with the local community. All students complete a semester-long internship that is tailored to their individual career goals. You may find yourself in the Florida Keys working to restore coral reefs or in southern Wisconsin helping to build portions of the 1,110-mile long Ice Age National Scenic Trail. 

You can expand your career opportunities with a double major in other areas, such as History or Sport Management. Even with a second major, you'll still be able to graduate in four years.