Patton College of Education
Department of Recreation, Sport Pedagogy and Consumer Sciences
Patton Hall
Phone: 740.593.4400
www.ohio.edu/education/recreation-sport-pedagogy-consumer-sciences

Andy Szolosi, Chair
szolosi@ohio.edu

Overview

If you love learning and want to make a difference, you’ve come to the right place! We prepare you to be forever ready—ready to lead, challenge, grow, and answer your calling. And we go beyond the classroom to deliver the best preparation and education for our students.

We have a national reputation for providing individualized experiences through hands-on experiential learning opportunities. Whether you wish to be teaching all day at a local school, coaching sports, traveling to Europe to meet with fashion experts, kayaking along Cape Lookout National Seashore during a summer leadership course, or meeting with Hyatt executives or chefs, we have many opportunities for you to work in your profession before graduation.

In addition to programs at the undergraduate level, the Department provides graduate programs in Parks, Recreation, Hospitality and Tourism with concentrations in Outdoor Recreation and Education, Recreation Management, and Hospitality Management. The Department also offers graduate programs in Coaching Education (on-campus and online and soccer coaching education online). See the graduate catalog for more information. 

Special Opportunities

The Department also uses a variety of Campus Recreation facilities, including the Ping Student Recreation Center, the Golf and Tennis Center, Bird (Ice) Arena, the Aquatic Center, and the Challenge Course as part of their student-centered learning environments. The strong connection with the Division of Campus Recreation allows us to provide unique learning experiences beyond the four walls of the classroom.

Programs

• Ecotourism Certificate Program

• Equine Studies Major (A.A.S.)

• Customer Service Leadership Major (B.A.S.)
• Family and Consumer Sciences Education—Teaching Major (B.S.Ed.)
• Health and Physical Education Major (B.S.Ed.)
• Hospitality Management (B.A.S.)
• Outdoor Recreation and Education Major (B.S.)
• Physical Activity and Sport Coaching (B.S.)
• Recreation and Sport Services (B.S.)
• Recreation Management Major (B.S.)
• Restaurant, Hotel, and Tourism Major (B.S.)
• Retail and Fashion Merchandising Major (B.S.)

• Coaching Education Minor
• Customer Service Leadership Minor
• Outdoor Recreation and Education Minor
• Recreation Management Minor
• Retail and Fashion Merchandising Minor