Recreation, Health, and Tourism

(RHT)

Major, Career & Job Hunting Information

 

The resource listed below can help you find the information you need in order to make decisions about choosing a college major and/or occupation, getting experience, and identifying employers you may like to work for.  After exploring these resources, schedule an appointment with your career counselor at University Career Services, 993-2357, to discuss the decisions you are considering.

 

RECREATION, HEALTH & TOURISM PROGRAMS AT MASON_____________________________

 

School of Recreation, Health and Tourism (RHT)

·        RHT  Undergraduate Degrees and Concentrations

·        RHT Graduate Programs

·        Academic Course Planning Form – Select the course Planning Form for the year that you entered Mason as a student.

 

RHT Faculty

 

Exploring Majors – includes description of major, special skills and abilities needed to succeed, examples of job titles, examples of organizations that hire Recreation, Health and Tourism majors, resources for learning about the field, contacts.

 

Contacts

o        Dr. Cindy Waddell, 207 Bull Run Hall, Prince William Campus: 703-993-4160, cwaddell@gmu.edu

o       Academic Advising Office, SUB I, 304, (703) 993-2470

o       Ken Guerrant, RHT Career Counselor, Career Services Office, SUB I, 348, (703) 993-2370

 

LEARN ABOUT OCCUPATIONS AND CAREERS________________________________________

 

Recreation & Sports Management Job DescriptionsOver 35 job descriptions

 

Career Library Resources located in SUB1, Room 348 (Blue section)

   

      Sample Descriptions of Occupations and Fields

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS___________________________________________________

 

   For a comprehensive listing of professional associations and groups, go to http://rht.gmu.edu,

   Click one of the academic programs offered, then, click on Links  on the next page>

 

Professional Convention Management Association 

     Meeting and Event Planners Professional Organizations

     Virginia Festivals & Events Association

     International Festivals Events Association

 

 

     The National Athletic Trainers' Association

     The Mid Atlantic National Athletic Trainers’ Association

     American Physical Therapy Association

     American Therapeutic Recreation Association

     American College of Sports Medicine

 

     North American Society for Sport Management

     National Association of Sports Commissions

     National Collegiate Athletic Commission

     American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation & Dance

 

     The Travel Industry Association

     The Virginia Tourism Commission

 

     Association for Experiential Education

    The National Recreation and Parks Association

    American Camp Association

    Outward Bound USA

    North American Association for Environmental Education

 

 

GETTING EXPERIENCE BEFORE GRADUATION_______________________________________

 

GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL_________________________________________

 

Graduate Programs in RHT – Use the search feature for masters and doctoral programs across the U.S. in fields such as:

 

Career Library Resources located in SUB1, Room 348

 

     PREPARE TO JOB HUNT_____________________________________________________