Foster healthy and fulfilling lifestyles with a career in the world’s largest industries. Students in the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism learn from award-winning faculty, work alongside world-class researchers and gain hands-on…
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism! Prospective students can apply for graduate admissions through University of Illinois Graduate College. Once an application has been submitted, prospective stud…
Learn to design, manage and market operations in the recreation, sport and tourism industry. The Bachelor of Science curriculum in Recreation, Sport and Tourism (RST) prepares students to design, manage, and market recreation, sport and tou…
Whether as part of a class project, thesis or dissertation or collaboration with faculty on their research projects, RST faculty and students conduct an impressive number of research projects addressing critical issues and trends that contr…
There are many opportunities available for University of Illinois students to spend time studying away from campus, either on shorter trips during spring break and summer, or during more traditional semesters and years abroad.The Department…
The Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism presents numerous opportunities for the academic and service accomplishments of our students to be recognized through financial scholarships and awards. Information describing each award and t…
Earn a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) to prepare for a research-driven career in academia, private industry or public service. This program involves advanced coursework, preliminary written and oral exams and the completion of a dissertation
The Allen V. Sapora Symposium is an academic/professional development speaker series held during the spring semester that provides students with insider access to the industry. Industry-leading professionals and scholars from recreation, sp…
Recreation, Sport and Tourism are facets of the world’s largest and fastest growing industry, offering outstanding career prospects. U.S. government statistics show that public and private recreation are among the most dynamic industries in…
As part of the College of Applied Health Sciences, the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism offers Bachelor of Science, Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. Our graduates work in diverse environments such as park and r…
Students interested in transferring into the Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism from another institution can learn about requirements by visiting the department’s section in the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Transfer Hand…
We offer an online Master of Science in Recreation, Sport and Tourism. This program is ideal for both current professionals looking to enhance their knowledge and skills and those new to the field seeking foundational competencies. You’ll d…