Student Resources

MTRA Scholarship (Minnesota Therapeutic Recreation Association) - Junior- and senior-level students majoring in TR. One student from WSU will receive a $500 check. Spring deadline.
For more information visit the MTRA website.

MRPF Scholarship (Minnesota Recreation and Park Foundation) - Up to five scholarships of $1,000.00. Fall deadline.
For more information visit the MNRPA website.

SMRPA (Southern Minnesota Recreation and Parks Association) - Up to two scholarships of $1,000.00. Fall deadline.
For more information visit the MNRPA website.

Winona Senior Friendship Center - One $500.00 Scholarship. This scholarship is offered through WSU. Spring deadline.
For more information visit the Winona Foundation website.

Southern Illinois University- Carbondale

Program Name: Recreation
Degree Type(s): Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
School Website
Description: Master's in Recreation specialized in Therapeutic Recreation


Indian University

Program Name: Recreational Therapy Major
Degree Type(s): Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorate Degree
School Website
Description: Master's in Recreational Therapy, PhD in leisure behavior, may offer online courses


Springfield College

Program Name: Recreation Management
Degree Type(s): Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
School Website
Description: Master's in Therapeutic Recreation Management or TR/Child-life Specialization


University of North Carolina at Greensboro

Program Name: Recreation and Parks Management Program
Degree Type(s): Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
School Website
Description: Master's in Community and Therapeutic Recreation


East Carolina University

Program Name: Recreational Therapy Program
Degree Type(s): Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
School Website
Description: Master's in Recreation Services & Interventions (Conc. - Recreational Therapy Administration)


University of New Hampshire

Program Name: Recreation Management and Policy
Degree Type(s): Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
School Website
Description: Master's in Recreation Management and Policy, Therapeutic Recreation Administration Option


State University of New York – Cortland

Program Name: Therapeutic Recreation Program
Degree Type(s): Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
School Website
Description: Master's in Recreation, Therapeutic Recreation concentration

Oklahoma State University

Program Name: Therapeutic Recreation Program
Degree Type(s): Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorate Degree
School Website
Description: Masters in Recreation Management/Therapeutic Recreation, PhD in Leisure Studies


Temple University

Program Name: Therapeutic Recreation Program
Degree Type(s): Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorate Degree
School Website
Description: Masters in Recreational Therapy


Clemson University

Program Name: Recreational Therapy Program
Degree Type(s): Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorate Degree
School Website


University of Tennessee-Knoxville

Program Name: Recreation and Sport Managment
Degree Type(s): Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
School Website
Description: Master's in Therapeutic Recreation


University of Utah

Program Name: Recreational Therapy
Degree Type(s): Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree, Doctorate Degree
School Website
Description: Masters with specialization in TR


University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

Program Name: Rec Management & Therapeutic Rec
Degree Type(s): Bachelor's Degree, Master's Degree
School Website

Arizona State University

Parks and Recreation Management Program and Therapeutic Recreation Program 
Contact Name: Kathleen Andereck, Director 
411 N Central Ave Ste 550, 
Phoenix, AZ 85004-2144 
Phone: 602.496.1056 Fax: 602.496.0953 
Contact Email: kandereck@asu.edu 
School Website

California Polytechnic State University

Recreation, Parks, & Tourism Administration Program 
Contact Name: William Hendricks, Head 
Recreation Parks & Tourism Admin Dept, 1 Grand Avenue 
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 
Phone: 805.756.288 Fax: 805.756.7508 
Contact Email: whendric@calpoly.edu 
School Website

California State University - Chico

Recreation and Parks Management Program 
Contact Name: Laura McLachlin, Professor 
Yolo 173 Dept. of Recreation, Hospitality and Parks Manageme
Chico, CA 95929-0001 
Phone: 530.898.6408 Fax: 530.898.6557 
Contact Email: lmclachlin@csuchico.edu 
School Website

California State University-Fresno

Recreation Administration & Leisure Studies Program 
Contact Name: Samuel Lankford, Department Chair 
5310 N. Campus Drive M/s PH103, 
Fresno, CA 93740-0001 
Phone: 559.278.2624
Contact Email: slankford@csufresno.edu 
School Website

San Francisco State University

Recreation and Leisure Studies Program 
Contact Name: Erik Rosegard, Chair/Professor 
1600 Holloway Ave, 
San Francisco, CA 94132-1722 
Phone: 415.338.7529 Fax: 415.338.0543 
Contact Email: rosegard@sfsu.edu 
School Website

Georgia Southern University

Recreation and Tourism Management Program 
Contact Name: James Bigley, Professor 
PO Box 8057, 
Statesboro, GA 30460-1000 
Phone: 912.478.5601 Fax: 912.681.0276 
Contact Email: jbigley@georgiasouthern.edu 
School Website

Indiana University

Recreation Program 
Contact Name: Lynn Jamieson, Professor & Interim Chair 
1025 E 7th St, 
Bloomington, IN 47405-7109 
Phone: 812.855.8676 Fax: 812.855.3998 
Contact Email: lyjamies@indiana.edu 
School Website

Central Michigan University

Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Administration Program 
Contact Name: Robert Frost, Chairperson 
215 Finch, 
Mt Pleasant, MI 48859-0001 
Phone: 989.774.2502 Fax: 989.774.2161 
Contact Email: frost1rl@cmich.edu 
School Website

North Carolina State University

Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Program 
Contact Name: Myron Floyd, Professor 
Campus Box 8004, 
Raleigh, NC 27695-0001 
Phone: 919.513.8026 Fax: 919.515.3687 
Contact Email: mffloyd@ncsu.edu 
School Website

Texas A&M University

Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Program 
Contact Name: Scott Shafer, Professor 
Dept of Recreation & Parks, 2261 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-0001 
Phone: 979.845.3837 Fax: 979.845.0446 
Contact Email: sshafer@tamu.edu 
School Website

Brigham Young University

Recreation Management Program and Therapeutic Recreation Program 
Contact Name: Neil Lundberg, Associate Professor 
W453 Tanner Building, 
Provo, UT 84602 
Phone: 801.422.8914
Contact Email: neil_lundberg@byu.edu 
School Website

University of Utah

Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Program 
Contact Name: Kelly Bricker, Professor/Director 
1909 E South Campus Dr. Rm 1085, 
Salt Lake City, UT 84112-9307 
Phone: 801.585.6503 Fax: 801.581.4930 
Contact Email: kelly.bricker@health.utah.edu 
School Website

George Mason University

Recreation Management Program 
Contact Name: Ellen Rodgers, Associate Dean 
4400 University Drive, MS 4B4, 2300 Thompson Hall 
Manassas, VA 20110-2201 
Phone: 703.993.2034 Fax: 703.993.2082 
Contact Email: erodger1@gmu.edu 
School Website

Western Washington University

Recreation Program 
Contact Name: Randall Burtz, 
516 High St, MS 9067 
Bellingham, WA 98225-5946 
Phone: 360.650.7572 Fax: 360.650.7447 
Contact Email: randall.burtz@wwu.edu 
School Website

The RTTR Student Association strives to be a supportive and inclusive environment that values helping members gain skills to achieve their career goals in Recreation, Tourism, and Therapeutic Recreation.

We provide weekly opportunities to connect with peers and grow academically, professionally, and recreationally.

To be considered a member, you must attend one meeting per month.

Your club leaders are excited to bring engaging events to campus and to help you achieve your professional goals.

If you're interested in becoming a member, please contact our leaders or check out the bulletin board by the main office in Memorial.

If you have any questions, concerns, or suggestions, please email our President, Ember Brandon, ember.brandon@go.winona.edu.

The Winona area offers a number of volunteer opportunities that help to develop leadership skills and confidence, adding distinction to your resume through assisting organizations with your time and talents.

Check out our department's Facebook page for current RTTR-related volunteer opportunities!