Inc. The broad-based professional education of our graduate programs provides the greatest flexibility for career growth and mobility. In addition to a solid foundation in the philosophy, psychology, and sociology of recreation and play, you learn to design r ecreation environments, and programs for people of all ages and to adapt activities to the needs of people with physical, mental, or emotional disabilities. We introduce you to exciting inter- disciplinary approaches that emphasize the benefits of recrea tion participation, while minimizing constraints and barriers.
Management skills are essential to leadership and central to our programs.
Through our innovative course work, you gain skills in financing, budgeting, marketing, policy-making, and personnel and facilities management. Internships provide valuable hands-on experience and help you build professional networks. You may choose to work with children, teens, adults, or senior citizens. Or you may want to gain experience with economically disadvantaged youths, gay and lesbia n people, or within a particular cultural community. Our affiliations with more than 100 service agencies, organizations, and treatment facilities, throughout New York City offer a rich selection.