According to Maumbe, the program includes experiences with areas such as recreation, event planning and management, and travel.
“The program at Greater Allegheny has two specializations, commercial recreation and tourism management and community recreation management, which is why I’m very excited,” said Maumbe. She also expressed enthusiasm to collaborate with Penn State Abington, another location at which students can complete the RPTM program. University Park and World Campus also offer the degree.
RPTM students can prepare for a variety of career fields including supervisory and administrative positions with park systems, environmental centers, commercial recreation and tourism agencies, private volunteer agencies, schools and colleges, and other commercial, nonprofit, and public organizations that provide recreation and leisure services.
Maumbe described the type of student who would consider this path. “There is no limitation,” she said. “The good thing about this program is that it is diverse, and the sky is the limit. For someone who is interested in the outdoors this is your program. For someone who is more interested in management this is your program.”
To learn more about the Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management degree program at Greater Allegheny, please visit https://greaterallegheny.psu.edu/rptm or call 412-675-9010.
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