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Program Overview

PRTM is committed to educating its students by providing them with cutting edge knowledge, skills, and abilities to promote social responsibility while addressing society’s most pressing needs. The undergraduate programs focus on ways to promote health and enjoyment in people’s lives as well as contribute to the natural and cultural sustainability of recreation resources in communities. PRTM’s unique undergraduate programs combine relevant class time with hands-on field experiences and innovative service learning projects. The department strives to enroll and graduate a highly motivated and culturally diverse student body.

The department has established a national reputation for providing comprehensive, professional education programs that offer two bachelor of science degrees in (1) Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, and (2) Sport Management. Students majoring in Parks, Recreation and Tourism will select a concentration in one of two subdisciplines: (a) Recreation and Park Management (RPM) or (b) Tourism and Event Management (TEM). Students majoring in Sport Management with a specific interest in golf can select the Professional Golf Management concentration. Each degree is designed to produce well educated graduates who have the skills, knowledge, and abilities needed to plan activities and manage parks, recreation, tourism, event, and sport facilities in a range of environments for all ages and lifestyles.

Scholarships

The Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management annually awards scholarships that are available to freshmen and current students. Approximately 20 academic scholarships varying between $500 and $5,000 are awarded in the spring for the following academic year and are renewable provided that superior progress is made toward a degree.

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