The internship program is designed to serve as a student's transition from the university curriculum to the profession. Within this structured environment and under the supervision of a professional practitioner, a student is given the opportunity to make a natural, easy transition from the academic world to the professional world. Accreditation UW-La Crosse has the only accredited recreation management program in Wisconsin. The newly revised curriculum exceeds national accreditation standards and is a key factor in the department's national reputation. Currently, the department has 11 faculty members specifically trained in the Recreation Management and Therapeutic Recreation areas.
Faculty make students feel comfortable and confident in their academic work.
They are also very involved in leadership positions with national and state recreation professional associations. They write grants and perform research on important topics in the recreational field. Clubs and Campus Organizations Student organizations have been established to meet the professional and service needs of our students. These include Recreation Majors Club, Rho Phi Lambda, Resort and Commercial Recreation Club, Trekker Outing Club, and American Camping Association. In addition to being extremely active on campus and in the community, students regularly attend state, regional, and national conventions where they obtain valuable knowledge, professional contacts, and professional experience.