Ariel Kelly, a Park and Recreation graduate who is a park ranger at Yosemite National Park, was interviewed as part of a program feature that highlights beautiful places in America.
Work in a natural resource oriented profession which combines stewardship of the resource and concurrently encourage people to become informed and able outdoor recreation enthusiasts
Steward of Nature
Degrees
This program emphasizes knowledge and skills related to managing natural resources as providing leadership opportunities for outdoor recreation enthusiasts.
Recreation Club students volunteer to construct a new cross-country ski trail. This exercise gives our students a chance to practice both recreation and natural resource management.
"I think the one thing I enjoy most about the Parks and Recreation program is that it not only ensures that I can live out my dream of working outdoors, but also it allows me to spend most of my collegiate career learning in those same environments. The program is very hands-on."
--Jamie Elliott Parks and Recreation student,
Alpha Chi National Honor Society Member
Our Parks and Recreation program focuses on human resource management in the outdoor environment including national and state parks.
Park Ranger
Outdoor Educator
Interpreter
Recreation Technician
Instructor/Guide
Game Reserve Manager
Eco-Tourism Entrepreneur
Be part of a research team...
Russell White
Geology
"Professor Kelso had no qualms in throwing me into stuff that’s usually done for senior research," White says. "It was an opportunity that was instrumental to my success as a student and a pivotal moment in my life." [ more ]
