PARKS, RECREATION & TOURISM

WHO CAN I CONTACT FOR HELP?

For career and job related information, please contact:

Elizabeth Mimms
Career Services Counselor
emimms@careers.utah.edu
801-581-5624
350 Student Services Building

 (Make an appointment to talk about pursuing jobs, fine-tuning your resume, perfecting your interviewing skills, and negotiating the best possible salary.)

 

For academic and class-related information, please contact:

Betsy Cook
Academic Advisor and Internship Coordinator
elizabeth.cook@health.utah.edu
801-581-8215
Annex Room 1096

 

WHAT CAN I DO WITH A PARKS RECREATION AND TOURISM MAJOR?

Hospitality/Hotel and Restaurant Administration  (information)
Hospitality/Hotel and Restaurant Administration  (links)

Tourism and Recreation Management  (information)
Tourism and Recreation Management  (links)

Sport and Athletics  (information)
Sport and Athletics  (Links)

 

WHAT EMPLOYMENT POSSIBILITIES ARE THERE?

*Important* Go to the Jobs page on this website for great resources.

The following links are meant to be used in several ways

  • Identify jobs and internships
  • Explore potential employers
  • Expose you to varying types of employment

Please browse other categories because some emphasis areas overlap (ex: Leisure Services Management and Hospitality)

 

Leisure Services Management

commercial recreation

Hospitality management

Tourism

Sports Management

Natural Resources Recreation Planning and Management

Therapeutic Recreation

Adventure and Outdoor Programming

  1. Alaska Mountain Guide
  2. Alaska Wildland Adventures
  3. Canadian Mountain Heli-Guides
  4. Ciclismo Classico
  5. Deishu Expeditions
  6. Drowsy Water Ranch
  7. Dude Ranchers Association
  8. Exum Mountain Center
  9. Flagg Ranch
  10. Forum Snowboards
  11. High Cascade Snowboard Camp
  12. Kanuga Outdoor Adventures

 

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

 

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