Parks and Recreation Management Degree

The parks and recreation management program at Mohawk Valley Community College – Utica Branch prepares students for careers with municipal parks and recreation departments, private resorts, federal land-management agencies, correctional institutes, nonprofit organizations, and more. The program focuses on developing and managing park facilities and other indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure facilities. Program courses include: supervising support personnel, health and safety standards, public relations, and basic business and marketing principles. Get more details below including other New York colleges that offer parks and recreation management degrees.

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Mohawk Valley Community College – Utica Branch (MVCC)

1842 State St, Schenectady, NY

Offering a diverse and innovative learning environment with global view, Mohawk Valley Community College is a public institution which provides quality and affordable education.

MVCC is a unit of the 64-campus State University of New York System (SUNY) located in 1011 Sherman Drive, Utica, New York. The Mohawk Valley boasts of great hillside valley scenery and the City of Utica with many cultural and recreational sites for you to enjoy.

Having an estimated student population of 6,500 which hails from nearby counties, states and other parts of the world, it is the largest college between Albany and Syracuse.

For more than 60 years, Mohawk Valley Community College has been offering exceptional academic programs. You can choose from its offering of more than 90 two-year degree and certificate programs in technical and semi-professional careers in business, social service, health care and other industries.

And among its broad network of support services are: carpool, in-campus housing, off-campus housing assistance, financial aid, disability services, adult learner services, academic advisement, multi-cultural and international student assistance, transfer services and career counseling. It has various scholarships offered and Returning Adult Student Association (RASA) for adult learners. MVCC is also conducive for persons with disabilities as the campus is on level ground and all buildings are made accessible to them.

All students are encouraged to participate in enriching activities, clubs and organizations, and intercollegiate and intramural sports.

With these range of educational options, supportive environment and vibrant campus life, the College can fully prepare you holistically for immediate employment or smooth transition to 4-year institutions.

Here in Mohawk Valley Community College, you can be assured of your personal, cultural, and professional development.

Students Enrolled in the Parks and Recreation Management Program

Get more details below regarding enrollment, academics, and school demographics. MVCC offers an associate's degree program in parks and recreation management.

Students by Gender (2019)

Students by Race (2019)

Source: IPEDS Survey 2012-2020: Data obtained from the US Dept. of Education's Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS). Data may vary depending on school and academic year.