Recreation Studies - Niagara County Community College

Recreation Studies from Niagara County Community College is a Campus Associate Recreation degree that prepares you for a Hospitality career. The Career Recreation Studies is a complex and rapidly growing profession that offers opportunities for employment in commercial, public sector, not-for-profit and military career options. Recreation studies degrees are increasing in popularity as employment opportunities expand in many diverse fields. Students of recreation studies will learn to research and analyze existing programs and services in an effort to enhance them. They will acquire skills to motivate participants of fitness, recreational and leisure activities. Our students not only receive a well-rounded liberal arts education, they also develop the professional competencies for entering a thriving job market. Upon transfer, students will have the opportunity to focus on one of the many facets of the recreation industry. The NCCC Approach In addition to earning an associate degree, graduates of the Recreation Studies program are positioned to transfer to an upper-level program in General Recreation , Therapeutic Recreation, Outdoor Recreation , or Travel and Tourism. The program also offers the opportunity for recreation majors to receive certification as a personal trainer through the National Council on Strength and Fitness. Additional business courses are included that will allow the student to develop supportive knowledge, skills and abilities that are necessary for success in this career. Through the advisement process, faculty will work individually with students to assist in course selection based on transfer interest. View more details on Niagara County Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Recreation courses.