Engaged Learning
Real-world experience that matters
From outdoor recreation management to commercial recreation and tourism management, students have real-world opportunities to delve into their desired career paths.
The opportunities listed below are open to all students in the Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management program. Students interested in any of these opportunities should complete the engaged scholarship interest form.
Student Opportunities
From partnerships with Shaver's Creek Environmental Center to undergraduate research opportunities, there are many ways for Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management students to get involved and receive hands-on experience in their field.
Practicums and Field Experiences
Practicums and Field Experiences
Receive hands-on exposure to the guest experiences industry in commercial recreation settings, such as Carnival Cruise Line, and to outdoor recreation resources management in a national park, such as the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
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Undergraduate Research
Undergraduate Research
Work with a wide array of world-renowned research projects that span various disciplines and tackle the challenges of our world today.
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Student Organizations
Student Organizations
Enrich your academic experience — and meet other students who share similar interests — by taking advantage of a variety of organizations.
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AURORA
AURORA
For first-year and transfer students, AURORA offers you the chance to ease your transition to Penn State through unique outdoor expeditions.
Learn moreEmbedded Programs, Trips and Experiences
Trips and embedded courses offer Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management students opportunities to immerse themselves in real-world, professional industry experiences that impact their early careers and beyond.
Student Success Center
The epicenter for pathways to involvement, high-impact educational experiences, and advising and career development, the Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management Student Success Center is a great space to study and relax between classes.
The Student Success Center is located in 701 Ford Building.
Advising and Career Development
Academic advising provides a resource for students to learn how to navigate their higher education career. Contact a Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management academic adviser.
Learn more about Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management advising services.
More College of Health and Human Development Opportunities
The College of Health and Human Development offers students opportunities for involvement and leadership in hands-on and practical applications of classroom knowledge in real-world settings.