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Recreation, Parks & Tourism Resources

The Recreation, Parks & Tourism Resources program prepares graduates for a variety of careers in the growing industry of recreation and tourism. Some career options for graduates may include:

Park Ranger

Interpretive Naturalist

Park Superintendent

Recreation Staff Officer

Program Director

Public Affairs Specialist

Outdoor Leader

Park and Recreation Director

Graduates in recent years have found employment with organizations such as the USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, Snowshoe Mountain Resorts, WV State Parks, Taylor County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Nature Conservancy, and many community based recreation and conservation organizations.

Graduate School Options
At the graduate level, many students choose to emphasize Human Dimensions of Recreation Resource Management, Managing Recreation Resources, Community-Based Conservation, Interpretation, and Sustainable Tourism Development. In the past students have attended graduate school at institutions such as Penn State, Virginia Tech, Clemson, and Colorado State University.

Starting Salaries
Director $30,000-$40,000
Park Ranger $25,000-$35,000
Planner $40,000-$50,000
Programmer $28,000-$38,00

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	Recreation, Parks & Tourism Resources The Recreation, Parks & Tourism Resources program prepares graduates for a variety of careers in the growing industry of recreation and tourism. Some career options for graduates may include: Park Ranger Interpretive Naturalist Park Superintendent Recreation Staff Officer Program Director Public Affairs Specialist Outdoor Leader Park and Recreation Director Graduates in recent years have found employment with organizations such as the USDA Forest Service, National Park Service, Snowshoe Mountain Resorts, WV State Parks, Taylor County Convention and Visitor’s Bureau, Nature Conservancy, and many community based recreation and conservation organizations. *Graduate School Options* At the graduate level, many students choose to emphasize Human Dimensions of Recreation Resource Management, Managing Recreation Resources, Community-Based Conservation, Interpretation, and Sustainable Tourism Development. In the past students have attended graduate school at institutions such as Penn State, Virginia Tech, Clemson, and Colorado State University. *Starting Salaries* Director $30,000-$40,000 Park Ranger $25,000-$35,000 Planner $40,000-$50,000 Programmer $28,000-$38,00