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Minnesota State University, Mankato Complete your Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services (RPLS) Bachelor of Science degree with Minnesota State University, Mankato. Mankato takes pride in this accredited RPLS degree program which offers learners opportunities to expand their skillset and advance in their professional goals. This program is designed for those who have completed, or nearly completed, an Associate’s degree. All courses are taught at North Hennepin Community College in Brooklyn Park, MN. For more information, call 507-389-2127 or email rplscohort@mnsu.edu.
University of Wisconsin, La Crosse University of Wisconsin-La Crosse’s online Recreation ManagementProfessional Development Master of Science Program is designed for working professionals. Focused on advanced management skills, the program empowers professionals currently working in the field to build on a base of recreation education and/or experience to advance knowledge, skills, and careers. The 100% online program incorporates evidenced-based best practices for adult learning and interactive and collaborative instruction—providing the flexibility that busy adult learners need. You will benefit from collective learning opportunities consisting of projects, discussions and research based content and best practices in the field of recreation management. Students can tailor class
projects to directly address issues and demands in their current jobs and progress through the program in a cohort of learners. Each fall, a new group of students will begin coursework consisting of 30 credits. The culminating course will be the Capstone Seminar in Recreation Management in which you will integrate your skills and knowledge into an actionable plan for addressing an issue in recreation or leisure service delivery. You are provided the option to present your capstone project at UWL, connect with your instructors and peers, and participate in the university’s commencement ceremony.
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