Outdoor and Recreation Schools in Illinois

Illinois State University, College of Applied Science and Technology

Founded in 1857, Illinois State University was the first public university in the state and it's one of the Midwest's oldest institutions of higher education. It is a residential university whose emphasis is on undergraduate study....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Kinesiology and Recreation (Master)

Northern Illinois University, College of Education

Northern Illinois University is among the nation’s premier regional public universities. Located in one of the most dynamic regions of the country, NIU is a comprehensive teaching and research institution with a diverse and international student body of more than 25,000....

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Outdoor Teacher Education (Master)

Southern Illinois University, College of Education and Human Services

Southern Illinois University. A place where learning comes first, where students are valued and encouraged to explore new ideas and where progress is complemented by tradition. SIU’s influence can be felt far beyond the locations of its great campuses. While it serves as an economic engine for southern Illinois, it more importantly is a quality institution of learning for the citizens of Illino...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Recreation (Master)

Aurora University, George Williams College

Aurora University, an independent university founded in 1893, is home to approximately 4000 degree-seeking students. Aurora University is rich in history and tradition, and offers 40 undergraduate degrees, eight master’s degrees, and one doctoral degree. ...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Recreation Administration (Master)

Western Illinois University

Central to our history and tradition is the commitment to teaching, to the individual learner, and to active involvement in the teaching-learning process. Western Illinois University's highly qualified, diverse faculty promotes critical thinking, engaged learning, research and creativity in a challenging, supportive learning community. We are committed to an academic environment that encourages li...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration (Master)

College of Lake County

College of Lake County is a public, 2 year community college fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is a member of the North Central Association. College of Lake County is located 72 kilometers from Chicago, the third largest city in the United States. CLC is located in Lake County which was rated #52 on Forbes Magazine's list of best places in the United States for business and ca...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Recreation (Associate)

Moraine Valley Community College

Moraine Valley Community College welcomes international students to our friendly campus. Moraine Valley is an accredited, full-service community college located just 30 minutes from the spectacular city center of Chicago, the third largest city in the U.S. Over 17,000 students and more than 300 international students from 50 countries are enrolled at Moraine Valley, the second largest community co...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Associate in Recreation Therapy (Associate)
- Associate in Recreation Management (Associate)

Southern Illinois University Carbondale

SIUC offers over 175 undergraduate majors, specializations, and minors, 62 master's programs, and 27 doctoral programs among the fields of agriculture, applied sciences and arts, business and administration, education, engineering, the liberal arts, the fine arts, mass communication and media arts, science, and professional-degrees in law and medicine. SIUC is a multi-campus university with the SI...

Offered Degrees and Courses:

- Master in Recreation (Master)
- Bachelor in Forestry - Outdoor Recreation Resources Management (Bachelor)