The Recreation and Leisure Studies Department undergraduate and graduate programs at San Francisco State University offer instruction and training in the newest professional practices and leisure research, thus preparing students for a career in a variety of leisure service organizations. Academic work focuses on contemporary management, marketing, clinical, leadership and programming skills and the latest computer applications in the recreation and leisure field. Our program offers carefully guided internships and directed field experiences in professional environments enabling you to work effectively with people in a variety of settings. Opportunities are provided to create professional networks with a core of experienced "hands-on" faculty from a variety of disciplines, all dedicated to students and quality education.