Recreation, Tourism & Therapeutic Recreation Programs
Winona State’s Recreation, Tourism & Therapeutic Reaction Department offers 3 bachelor’s degrees and one minor.
These RTTR programs prepare students for careers in travel, tourism, therapeutic recreation, natural resource and sustainable management, and more.
Learn more about how to apply for an RTTR program.
Bachelor’s Degrees
All 3 majors are based in Winona and result in a Bachelor of Science.
This major is for anyone who cares about nature, people, and creating moments that matter.
With this degree, you’ll be ready to work in national parks, lead camps, or promote tourism in amazing places.
Learn more about the Recreation and Tourism major.
Use play, movement, and leisure to help people heal, grow, and live better lives.
This major prepares you to work in hospitals, rehab centers, schools, community centers, and more. These are places where your energy, creativity, and care can make a big impact.
Students who graduate from this program are qualified to sit for the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC) examination.
Learn more about the Therapeutic Recreation major.
Turn your passion for bringing people together into a career that creates unforgettable experiences.
This degree prepares you to lead events, hotels and resorts, tourism destinations, and guest service organizations—plus the teams that run them.
View required courses for the Hospitality Management major.
Minor
Learn how to help people escape their routine lifestyles for a thrilling challenge in the great outdoors any time of year.
While a minor is not required for the RTTR bachelor’s programs, many Winona State students elect to complete multiple majors and/or add a minor like Adventure Tourism.
View the Adventure Tourism minor required courses.
Program Admission
To be admitted to the RTTR program, a student must fulfill one of the following requirements:
- Be admitted to Winona State as an entering first-year or transfer student.
- Have a minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA as a currently enrolled student.
Ready to get started? Declare a major or minor in RTTR today.
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