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Western Washington University
Western Washington University is a public comprehensive institution dedicated to serving the people of the state of Washington. Together our students, staff, and faculty are committed to making a positive impact in the state and the world with a shared focus on academic excellence and inclusive achievement.
As a community, we uphold certain basic values. These include:
- Commitment to student success, critical thought, creativity, and sustainability
- Commitment to equity and justice, and respect for the rights and dignity of others
- Pursuit of excellence, in an environment characterized by principles of shared governance, academic freedom and effective engagement
- Integrity, responsibility and accountability in all our work
About the Major
Recreation Management and Leadership
majors have a 96% graduation rate and
find employment in the following areas:
COMMUNITY RECREATION
- parks and recreation departments
- YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, etc.
- community development
- camp programming & administration
OUTDOOR RECREATION
- guiding (climbing, kayaking, etc.)
- adventure therapy
- experiential outdoor education
- state parks management
SUSTAINABLE TOURISM
- international travel design
- resort activity management
- adventure guiding
- community-based tourism
THERAPEUTIC RECREATION
- physical rehabilitation hospitals
- behavioral/mental health programs
- long-term care facilities
- adaptive outdoor recreation
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