Students who choose to focus on Community Recreation and Event Planning within the Bachelor of Science in Recreation & Parks Management degree are prepared to plan, implement, market, evaluate, and manage recreation programs and events.<br><br>Career opportunities for graduates include positions as an event planner, recreation center director, or recreation program planner in the public, private, or non-profit sectors. This concentration provides students with all of the requirements necessary to become Certified Parks and Recreation Professionals (CPRP).<br><br>Accreditations & Affiliations:<br>Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Related Professions<br>National Recreation and Park Association<br>North Carolina Recreation and Park Association<br>The Academy of Leisure Sciences<br>Program has been accredited continuously since 1981<br>Faculty are credentialed and nationally recognized as exemplary teachers, advisers, and scholars