(RHT)
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.
School of Recreation, Health and Tourism (RHT)
· RHT Undergraduate Degrees and Concentrations
· Academic Course Planning Form – Select the course Planning Form for the year that you entered Mason as a student.
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
Recreation & Sports Management Job Descriptions – Over 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 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
North American Association for Environmental Education
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