The Recreation and Event Management (REM) program at Central Michigan University prepares you to work in both the for- and non-profit recreation and event management industries. Our students go on to work in places such as amusement or theme parks, community centers, festivals, non-profit organizations, university recreation and activities, sports and entertainment venues, military recreation, corporate and private special events, city and county parks and recreation, convention centers and faith based recreation.​

Highlights about this program

• Awarded the Gold Pinnacle Award in 2019 as the "Best Event Management Bachelor's Degree" by the International Festivals and Events Association.
• Learn from faculty, all of whom have professional, industry experience in recreation and event management settings.
• Engage in classes that emphasize hands-on, service-learning based projects and assignments.
• Finish up your academic career with a professional 30-week internship - the only 30-week internship in the nation.
• Two specific pre-internship classes to assist with the internship search and placement process.
• Accredited since 1982 by the Council of Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism or Related Professions (COAPRT).