Recreation & Sport Management (B.A.) SCAN TO VIEW THE CURRICULUM FOR THIS MAJOR
C O N C E N T R AT I O N S
Community Recreation & Park Resources Outdoor Recreation Recreation Therapy Sport Management C E R T I F I C AT E P RO G R A M S
Leadership Development Recreation Therapy Sport Communication Sport Marketing
Imagine going every day to a job you love. Do you have a passion for sports? Does working with kids and families interest you? Do you love being outdoors? If so, a career in the recreation and sport management field may be for you. Recreation and leisure are essential for strong communities and satisfying lifestyles. USF’s Recreation & Sport Management program prepares students for rewarding careers in a field that provides meaningful leisure in a variety of settings. USF’s dedicated faculty prepares students for professional leadership roles through innovative instruction, experiential learning and a personalized advising process. As the only nationally accredited program of its kind in the Chicago suburbs, USF’s Recreation & Sport Management program produces students who are marketable across a range of job settings. Nationally, jobs in the recreation field are expected to grow faster than the average for all occupations (United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics). Entry level salaries average at $31,650, while median salaries can range anywhere from $62,740 to $83,790, depending on titles and duties.