Designed to help students develop the knowledge and expertise required for effective outdoor leadership, this course includes extended expeditions backpacking in Pisgah National Forest, sea kayaking along Cape Lookout National Seashore, and bike packing in the Allegheny Highlands.
Master's in Parks, Recreation, Hospitality, and Tourism
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Master's in Parks, Recreation, Hospitality, and Tourism (PRHT)
Program Code: MS8198
The Parks, Recreation, Hospitality, and Tourism (PRHT) master's program combines coursework, research, and practical experiences to cultivate parks, recreation, hospitality, and tourism professionals and scholars. The graduate-level program is committed to enriching our communities through model outreach programs and activities and to advancing scholarship that informs policy and practice. The program offers three specializations: Hospitality Management, Outdoor Recreation and Education, and Recreation Management. Students often couple their interests in parks, recreation, hospitality, and tourism with other complementary areas of study, such as sustainable tourism, environmental studies, event planning and management, coaching education, and others. This is a 30-hour program and takes two to three semesters to complete.
Immersive Experiences
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Ecotourism Destinations: Costa Rica
This education abroad program is designed to provide students with opportunities to examine the principles and practices of ecotourism in action through a 10-day ecotourism experience in the world-renowned ecotourism destination of Costa Rica.
Graduate Assistantships
Students pursuing a master’s degree in PRHT are eligible for the following Graduate Teaching Assistant positions, among others:
Parks, Recreation, Hospitality, and Tourism Program
Physical Activity & Wellness Program
University Well-Being and Campus Recreation
Please note that funding for the 2025-2026 academic year has been allocated. If you need a graduate assistant position to pursue this degree, please consider applying for the 2026-2027 academic year.
Curriculum
ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉús Information
Applications are accepted year-round. Typically, applications for both admission and financial aid for the next academic year should be received by February 15.
ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉús Requirements
Applications for the online M.S. program must be submitted electronically to the Graduate College. Applicants are not required to submit Graduate Record Examination (GRE) scores as part of the application process. However, those choosing to do so must request official GRE scores be sent directly from the testing agency, using ÌìÌÃÄñÏÈÉú reporting code 1593.
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