Congratulations to accredited universities.The NRPA/AAPAR Council on Accreditation has approved academic programs in colleges and universities that prepare new professionals to enter the broad field of parks, recreation and leisure services. Congratulations to the many academic programs who have achieved this status. For more information on the program or to download an application for accreditation, visit www.nrpa.orglaccreditation. ARKANSAS Arkansas Tech University  This article or section is written like an .Please help [ rewrite this article] from a neutral point of view. Mark blatant advertising for , using . Department of Parks, Recreation and Hospitality Admin. Russellville, Ark. First accredited: April 1997 Next review: April 2007 ARIZONA Arizona State University--Main Campus School of Community Resources and Development Phoenix, Ariz. First accredited: October 1994 Next review: October 2009 Arizona State University West Established by the Arizona Legislature in 1984, Arizona State University at the West campus is one of four campuses of the Arizona State University system. Located in northwest Phoenix, Arizona, straddling the Glendale, Arizona city limits, ASU at the West campus has 8,100 students Department of Recreation and Tourism Management Glendale, Ariz. First accredited: October 1994 Next review: October 2009 Northern Arizona University Northern Arizona University (NAU) is a public university in Flagstaff, Arizona in the United States. As of Fall 2007, the university has 21,352 students, 13,989 of these are situated in the main Flagstaff campus<ref name="Enrollment" />. Parks and Recreation Management Program Flagstaff, Ariz. First accredited: October 1999 Next review: October 2009 CALIFORNIA Calif. Polytechnic State Univ., San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo (săn l  `ĭs ōbĭs`pō), city (1990 pop. 41,958), seat of San Luis Obispo co., S Calif., near San Luis Obispo Bay; inc. 1856. Recreation Administration Program, Natural Resources Management Department San Luis Obispo, Calif. First accredited: April 1986 Next review: April 2011 California State University, Chico References 1. ^ "California State University, Chico", Yahoo! Education, 2006. Retrieved on 2006-12-28. Department of Recreation and Parks Management Chico, Calif. First accredited: October 1986 Next review: October 2007 California State University, Fresno The campus sits at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountain range in the San Joaquin Valley. Fresno County is the sixth largest metropolitan area in California. The university is within an hour's drive of many mountain and lake resorts and within a three- or four-hour drive of both Los Recreation Administration and Leisure Studies Fresno, CA First accredited: October 1984 Next review: October 2009 California State University Enrollment  , Long Beach Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies Long Beach, Calif. First accredited: October 1982 Next review: October 2007 California State University, Sacramento California State University, Sacramento, more commonly referred to as Sacramento State or Sac State, is a public university located in the city of Sacramento, California, USA. It is part of the California State University system. Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies Sacramento, Calif. First accredited: October 1979 Next review: October 2009 San Diego State University San Diego State University (SDSU), founded in 1897 as San Diego Normal School, is the largest and oldest higher education facility in the greater San Diego area (generally the City and County of San Diego), and is part of the California State University system. Department of Recreation San Diego, Calif. First accredited: October 1981 Next review: October 2007 San Francisco State University • • [ Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies San Francisco, Calif. First accredited: October 1990 Next review: April 2011 San Jose State University Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies San Jose, Calif. First accredited: April 1987 Next review: October 2007 COLORADO Metropolitan State College of Denver This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. Dept of Health Professions Denver, Colo. First accredited: April 1990 Next review: April 2010 DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA District of Columbia, federal district (2000 pop. 572,059, a 5.7% decrease in population since the 1990 census), 69 sq mi (179 sq km), on the east bank of the Potomac River, coextensive with the city of Washington, D.C. (the capital of the United States). Gallaudet University Recreation and Leisure Studies, PER Department Washington, D.C. First accredited: October 1988 Next review: October 2008 FLORIDA Florida International University Florida International University, primarily at University Park, Miami; coeducational; chartered 1965, opened 1972. A research university, it has 18 colleges and schools and many specialized centers and institutes, including those in biomedical engineering, database Park and Recreation Management Curriculum, HPER Miami, Fla. First accredited: October 1900 Next review: October 2010 Florida State University Florida State University, at Tallahassee; coeducational; chartered 1851, opened 1857. Present name was adopted in 1947. Special research facilities include those in nuclear science and oceanography. Recreation and Leisure Studies Program Tallahassee, Fla. First accredited: October 1978 Next review: October 2008 University of Florida University of Florida is the third-largest university in the United States, with 50,912 students (as of Fall 2006) and has the eighth-largest budget (nearly $1.9 billion per year). UF is home to 16 colleges and more than 150 research centers and institutes. Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management Gainesville, Fla. First accredited: October 1981 Next review: October 2007 GEORGIA Georgia Southern University Georgia Southern University, established 1906, is a regional university located in Statesboro, Georgia, USA, and part of the University System of Georgia. It is the largest center of higher education in the southern half of Georgia and is the sixth largest institution in the Department of Recreation and Sport Management Statesboro, Ga. First accredited: April 1983 Next review: March 2008 University of Georgia Organization The President of the University of Georgia (as of 2007, Michael F. Adams) is the head administrator and is appointed and overseen by the Georgia Board of Regents. Department of Counseling and Human Development Services Athens, Ga. First accredited: October 1984 Next review: October 2009 IDAHO University of Idaho The university was formed by the territorial legislature of Idaho on January 30, 1889, and opened its doors on October 3, 1892 with an initial class of 40 students. The first graduating class in 1896 contained two men and two women. , College of Education Recreation Program Unit, Division of HPERD Moscow, Idaho First accredited: April 1989 Next review: April 2009 ILLINOIS Aurora University Recreation Administration Department Aurora, Ill. First accredited: October 1982 Next review: October 2007 Chicago State University Recreation Program, Department of HPER Chicago, Ill. First accredited: March 2003 Next review: April 2008 Eastern Illinois University Eastern Illinois University is a state university located in Charleston, Illinois. Institution Eastern Illinois University has approximately 10,000 undergraduates, 1,700 graduate students, and 2,000 faculty and staff. Admission is selective. Department of Recreation Administration Charleston, Ill. First accredited: October 1983 Next review: October 2008 Illinois State University ISU is recognized in the prestigious US News rankings as a "National University", that is, a university which grants a variety of doctoral degrees and strongly emphasizes research. Recreation and Park Administration Program Department of HPER Normal, Ill. First accredited: October 1985 Next review: October 2010 Southern Illinois University Southern Illinois University, main campus at Carbondale; state supported; coeducational; est. 1869, opened 1874 as a normal school, renamed 1947. It has a center for archaeological investigation and a fisheries research laboratory. There is also a campus at Edwardsville. Department of Health Education and Recreation Carbondale, Ill. First accredited: April 1981 Next review: April 2007 University of Illinois University of Illinois may refer to:
Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism Champaign, Ill. First Accredited: April 2006 Next review: April 2011 University of St. Francis The University of St. Francis is a private-sector Franciscan-led Catholic university located in Joliet, Illinois serving approximately 4,500 students. It is named for St. Francis of Assisi. The university was established in 1920 by the Congregation of the Third Order of St. Recreation Administration Department Joliet, Ill. First accredited: October 1983 Next review: October 2008 Western Illinois University For another university which uses the abbreviation "WIU", see Webber International University Athletics
Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Admin. Macomb, Ill. First accredited: October 1978 Next review: October 2008 INDIANA Indiana State University Indiana State University, main campus at Terre Haute; coeducational; est. 1865 as a normal school, became Indiana State Teachers College in 1929, gained university status in 1965. There is also a campus at Evansville (opened 1965). Department of Recreation and Sport Management Terre Haute, Ind. First accredited: April 1981 Next review: April 2011 Indiana University Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies Bloomington, Ind. First accredited: March 1979 Next review: April 2009 IOWA Iowa, state, United States Iowa (ī`əwə), midwestern state in the N central United States. It is bounded by the Mississippi R. University of Iowa Not to be confused with Iowa State University. The first faculty offered instruction at the University in March 1855 to students in the Old Mechanics Building, situated where Seashore Hall is now. In September 1855, the student body numbered 124, of which, 41 were women. Department of Sport, Health, Leisure and Physical Studies Iowa City, Iowa Iowa City is a city in Johnson County, Iowa, United States. It is the principal city of the Iowa City, Iowa Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses Johnson and Washington counties. First accredited: October 1987 Next review: October 2007 University of Northern Iowa The University of Northern Iowa, in Cedar Falls, Iowa, was founded in 1876, as the Iowa State Normal School. It has colleges of Business Administration, Education, Humanities and Fine Arts, Natural Sciences, and Social and Behavioral Sciences, and a graduate school. Health, Physical Educ and Leisure Services Cedar Falls, Iowa Cedar Falls is a city in Black Hawk County, Iowa, United States, and it is home to one of Iowa's three public universities, the University of Northern Iowa. The population was 36,145 at the 2000 census. First accredited: October 1986 Next review: April 2007 KANSAS Kansas State University Kansas State University, main campus at Manhattan; coeducational; land-grant and state supported; chartered and opened 1863. There is an additional campus at Salina. Among the university's research facilities are the J. R. Recreation Resources Division, Department Horticulture, Forestry and Recreation Resources Manhattan, Kan. First accredited: April 1988 Next review: March 2008 Pittsburg State University Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation Pittsburg, Kan. First accredited: October 2004 Next review: April 2008 KENTUCKY Eastern Kentucky University Student Life The Eastern Kentucky University Office of Student Life works closely with Registered Student Organizations (RSO's), Greek Life, and Thursday Alternative Getaway (TAG). Department of Recreation and Park Administration Richmond, Ken. First accredited: April 1980 Next review: April 2010 Western Kentucky University Student Body Profile WKU had a total enrollment in the Fall Semester of 2002 (the latest published figures) of 17,818 students. Out of this total, 73% were full-time and 85% were undergraduates. Ethnic and racial minority enrollment was just under 13% at 2,097. Recreation and Park Administration Curriculum, Department PER Bowling Green, Ken. First accredited: April 1980 Next review: October 2010 LOUISIANA Grambling State University Grambling State University, at Grambling, La.; coeducational; state supported; est. 1901, attained university status 1974; predominantly African American. It has colleges of liberal arts, science and technology, and education as well of schools of nursing and social Recreation Careers Program, Department of HPELS Grambling, La. First accredited: October 1986 Next review: October 2007 MAINE University of Maine, Machias Program in Recreation Management, Division of Professional Studies Machias, Maine First accredited: April 1989 Next review: October 2009 MARYLAND Frostburg State University Recreation Program, HPER Frostburg, Md. First accredited: October 2000 Next review: October 2010 MASSACHUSETTS Springfield College Department of Sport Management and Recreation Springfield, Mass. First accredited: October 1983 Next review: October 2008 MICHIGAN Central Michigan University Department of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Mt. Pleasant, Mich. First accredited: April 1982 Next review: April 2007 Ferris State University Recreation Leadership and Management Program Department of Leisure Studies and Wellness Big Rapids, Mich. First accredited: October 1999 Next review: October 2009 Michigan State University Department of Park, Recreation and Tourism Resources East Lansing, Mich. First accredited: October 1988 Next review: October 2008 MINNESOTA Minnesota State University, Mankato Minnesota State University, Mankato is a four-year university located in Mankato, Minnesota. The school has an enrollment of nearly 14,000 students and 600 full-time faculty members. MSU is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System (MnSCU). Department of Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Mankato, Minn. First accredited: October 1986 Next review: October 2011 University of Minnesota Division of Recreation, Park, and Leisure Studies Minneapolis, Minn. First accredited: October 1985 Next review: October 2007 MISSISSIPPI University of Mississippi Department, of Exercise Science and Leisure Mgmt. University, Miss. First accredited: October 2000: Next Review: October 2010 University of Southern Mississippi Recreation Program, Sch. Human Performance and Rec. Hattiesburg, Miss. First accredited: October 1986 Next review: October 2011 MISSOURI Southeast Missouri State University Recreation Program, Department of Health and Leisure Cape Girardeau, Mo. First accredited: April 1994 Next review: April 2009 Missouri State University (Formally know as Southwest Missouri State University) Recreation and Leisure Studies, HPER Department Springfield, Mo. First accredited: April 1988 Next review: October 2008 University of Missouri Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Columbia, Mo. First accredited: October 1977 Next review: October 2007 MONTANA University of Montana Recreation Management Program Missoula, Mont. First accredited: April 1994 Next review: April 2009 NEW HAMPSHIRE University of New Hampshire Department of Recreation Management and Policy Durham, N.H. First accredited: May 1985 Next review: April 2010 NEW YORK Ithaca College Department of Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure Services Ithaca, N.Y. First accredited: April 1981 Next review: April 2011 State University of New York--Brockport Recreation and Leisure Studies Department Brockport, N.Y. First accredited: September 1987 Next review: October 2007 State University of New York--Cortland Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies Cortland, N.Y. First accredited: April 1990 Next review: April 2010 NORTH CAROLINA Appalachian State University Department of Health, Leisure, and Exercise Science Boone, N.C. First accredited: October 1996 Next review: October 2007 East Carolina University Recreation and Leisure Studies Department School of Health and Human Performance Greenville, N.C. First accredited: October 1980 Next review: October 2007 North Carolina Central University History NCCU was chartered in 1909 and opened in 1910 as the National Religious Training School and Chautauqua under the leadership of President James E. Shepard. Parks and Recreation Management Department PER Durham, NC First accredited: October 1998 Next review: October 2008 North Carolina State University History
Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Raleigh, N.C. First accredited: May 1977 Next review: October 2007 University of North Carolina--Greensboro Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Greensboro, N.C. First accredited: October 1981 Next review: October 2011 University of North Carolina--Wilmington Parks and Recreation Management, Department of HPER Wilmington, N.C. First accredited: October 1983 Next review: October 2008 Winston-Salem State University Recreation Program Winston-Salem, N.C. First accredited: October 1997 Next review: October 2007 OHIO Ohio, state, United States Ohio, midwestern state in the Great Lakes region of the United States. It is bordered by Pennsylvania (NE) West Virginia (SE), Kentucky (S), Indiana (W), and Michigan and Lake Erie (N). Bowling Green State University Bowling Green State University, at Bowling Green, Ohio; coeducational; chartered 1910 as a normal school, opened 1914. It became a college in 1929, a university in 1935. Sport Management, Recreation and Tourism Division, HPER Bowling Green, Ohio First accredited: October 1995 Next review: October 2010 Kent State University Leisure Studies Program, School of Exercise, Leisure and Sport Kent, Ohio First accredited: April 1992 Next review: March 2007 Ohio University Recreation Studies Program, School of Recreation and Sport Science Athens, Ohio First accredited: October 1900: Next review: October 2010 University of Toledo Division of Recreation and Leisure Studies Toledo, Ohio First accredited: April 1991 Next review: April 2011 OKLAHOMA Oklahoma State University Program in Leisure Studies, School of AHEP Stillwater, Okla. First accredited: October 1985 Next review: October 2010 PENNSYLVANIA East Stroudsburg University Department of Recreation and Leisure Services Management East Stroudsburg, Penn. First accredited: October 1983 Next review: October 2008 Lock Haven University Department of Recreation and Park Administration Lock Haven, Penn First Accredited: April 2006 Next review: April 2011 Slippery Rock University Department of Parks and Recreation/Environmental Education Slippery Rock, Penn. First accredited: October 2001: Next review: October 2007 Temple University Sport and Recreation Management Philadelphia, Penn. First accredited: April 1979 Next review: April 2009 York College Recreation and Leisure Administration Program York, Penn. First accredited: October 1984 Next review: October 2009 SOUTH CAROLINA Benedict College Recreation and Leisure Services Program Columbia, S.C. First Accredited: October 2006 Next Review: October 2011 Clemson University Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Clemson, S.C. First accredited: April 1980 Next review: April 2010 TENNESSEE Middle Tennessee State University Middle Tennessee State University (founded September 11, 1911, and commonly abbreviated as MTSU) is an American university located in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. Program in Recreation, Department of HPER Murfreesboro, Tenn. First accredited: October 1994 Next review: October 2009 University of Tennessee--Knoxville Recreation and Tourism Management Department Knoxville, Tenn. First accredited: October 1983 Next review: October 2008 TEXAS Texas State University, San Marcos Recreation Administration Division, Department HPER San Marcos, Texas First accredited: April 1999 Next review: April 2009 Texas AandM University Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences College Station, Texas First accredited: October 1997 Next review: October 2007 University of North Texas Recreation and Leisure Studies, Department KHPR Denton, Texas First accredited: April 1990 Next review: October 2010 UTAH Brigham Young University Department of Recreation Management and Youth Leadership Provo, Utah First accredited: October 1982 Next review: October 2007 University of Utah Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Salt Lake City, Utah For ships of the United States Navy of the same name, see . Salt Lake City is the capital and the most populous city of the U.S. state of Utah. The name of the city is often shortened to Salt Lake, or its initials, S.L.C. First accredited: April 1979 Next review: April 2009 Utah State University Parks and Recreation Program, Department of HPER Logan, Utah First accredited: April 1995 Next review: October 2010 VERMONT Green Mountain College Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies Poultney, Vt. First accredited: April 1990 Next review: April 2010 VIRGINIA Ferrum College Recreation and Leisure Program Ferrum, Va. First Accredited: March 1984 Next Review: October 2007 George Mason University Department of Health, Fitness and Recreation Resources Manassas, Va. First Accredited: October 2004 Next review: October 2009 Longwood University Therapeutic Recreation Program Department of Health, Recreation, and Kinesiology Farmville, Va. First accredited: October 1982 Next review: October 2007 Old Dominion University Recreation and Tourism Studies Program Norfolk, Va. First accredited: October 1984 Next review: October 2009 Radford University Department of Recreation, Parks and Tourism Radford, Va. First accredited: April 1979 Next review: April 2009 Virginia Wesleyan College Recreation and Leisure Studies Program Norfolk, Va. First accredited: October 1984 Next review: October 2009 WASHINGTON Eastern Washington University Program in Recreation and Leisure Services Department of PEHR Cheney, Wash. First accredited: October 1986 Next review: October 2007 Western Washington University Recreation Program, PEHR Department Bellingham, Wash. First accredited: October 1986 Next review: April 2007 WEST VIRGINIA Marshall University Park Resources and Leisure Services, HPER Department Huntington, W.V. First accredited: April 1991 Next review: October 2007 West Virginia State University The school was established as the West Virginia Colored Institute in 1891 under the second Morrill Act which provided for land-grant institutions for black students in the 17 states that had segregated schools. Recreation Program, Department HPER and Sport Institute, W.V. First accredited: September 1987 Next review: October 2007 WISCONSIN Aurora University School of Experiential Leadership and Recreation Administration George Williams College of Aurora University Williams Bay, Wisc. First accredited: October 1982 Next review: October 2007 University of Wisconsin--LaCrosse Department of Recreation Management and Therapeutic Rec. LaCrosse, Wisc. First accredited: April 1988 Next review: April 2008 |
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