Academic Advisor
Tracene Marshall
612-625-0266
10A Green Hall

Major Coordinator
Ingrid Schneider
612-624-2250
301G Green Hall

Admissions
CFANS Office of Admissions
612-624-6768

Program Description
The Recreation Resource Management curriculum prepares students to plan and manage natural and non-urban recreational land and water, as well as manage the people and organizations that depend on these important resources. The curriculum emphasizes natural and managed non-urban areas; natural resources-oriented recreation programs in public and private sectors; social science aspects of natural resources use; and skills in communication, planning, and management.

Areas of Specialization
Students select between two areas of specialization: Recreation Resource Management and Resource Based Tourism. Students taking the recreation resource management specialization receive more training in principles and techniques of resource management; students taking the resource based tourism specialization receive more training in organizational and visitor management, policy, and administration.

• Recreation Resource Management (RRM): for students who wish to develop careers in planning or managing the use of recreational land and water, and for graduate study. Graduates may become directly involved in recreation resource management and play specialized supporting roles in areas such as planning and public relations. Graduates may also pursue graduate study to facilitate career advancement or develop a foundation for research and teaching in this area.
  
  
• Resource Based Tourism (RBT): for students who wish to understand the fundamentals of resource management, but focus on managing the businesses and visitors who depend on these resources for recreation and revenue. Graduates are likely to pursue opportunities developing and managing resource based tourism operations, programs, and visitors in both domestic and international locations. Graduates may also pursue graduate study to facilitate career advancement or develop a foundation for research and teaching in this area