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• Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration
• Adapted Recreation and Inclusion
• Community Organizations
• Outdoor Recreation
• Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management

Why Choose Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration at WIU?

• Nearly 100% Job Placement. Graduates have a wide range of employment options, from restaurants, hotels, and stadiums to national parks, non-profit agencies, and park districts
• Graduates are immediately eligible to sit for the examination to become a Certified Park and Recreation Professional
• Program emphasizes innovative instructional techniques and learning experiences through application of knowledge and skills in career-related settings
• Western's 92-acre Horn Field Campus, one mile south of Macomb, is operated by the department as a laboratory for courses in camping, outdoor education, resource management, interpretation, leadership and adventure education
• Department offers travel workshops for students to gain additional learning, skills and professional preparation broadly in the field

Western Illinois University

1 University Circle
Macomb, IL 61455 USA

Phone: (309) 298-1414
Text Telephone: (309) 298-4444
info@wiu.edu