The department's Extension program is located in a suite of offices on the second floor. The purpose of the Extension unit of the department is to provide Texas citizens with information necessary to improve the quality of their decisions in the areas of parks, recreation and tourism. Both undergraduate and graduate students are often involved in the public education projects of Extension, as the need for answers are transmitted to researchers and the results of research are disseminated to citizens. For students involved in Extension projects, the exposure to real world, real time problems are invaluable experiences. The department sponsors a progressive undergraduate professional organization, the Recreation and Parks Club .
Membership is open to all students in the department.
The club's primary aim is to develop student leadership and provide opportunity for fellowship among students and faculty. The student group sponsors a number of academic and social activities, including guest speakers, golf tournaments, camping trips, barbecues and other outings. The club is an affiliate of the student chapters of the Texas Recreation and Park Society and the National Recreation and Park Association. To facilitate the development and placement of future professionals, the department maintains a job file for graduating students, and provides opportunities for students to meet leisure agency and tourism business representatives. In addition, internship opportunities to help students prepare for future employment are available.