*ATTENTION: We are no longer accepting applications for the M.S. in Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies Program
The Master of Science in Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies focuses on the professionalization of the park, recreation and tourism practitioner. A need exists for highly trained professionals who can be well-rounded, competent executives to tackle the ever-widening scope of responsibility in the park, recreation and tourism field.
Program Highlights
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Designed to prepare students and practitioners for advanced study in the concepts, theories, research, management, and administration of the park, recreation and tourism industry
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Provides a rigorous academic program that will prepare graduates for careers in the management, supervision, and administration of parks, recreation, and tourism resources
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Gives students advance administrative and empirical knowledge related to organizational decision-making and recreation/tourism agency management
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Promotes quality of life through planning, managing and administering recreation and tourism activities that are evidence-based
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Courses offered on-line and face to face
Careers
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Requirements
*ATTENTION: We are no longer accepting applications for the M.S. in Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies Program
Admission as a graduate student at ¹ÏÉñÍø does not imply acceptance into the Master of Science in Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies. A program admissions committee-with the Graduate Program Coordinator and at least two other faculty members from PRTS-will meet to consider applications and make determinations regarding acceptance to the program. Students with previously completed graduate coursework at a regionally-accredited institution may submit a request for a maximum of 12 credit hours to be transferred. Such transfer hours would go through the admission committee for approval, and if approved, added to the transcript. Transfer courses may be accepted for research course requirements or electives, but may not be used to meet core course requirements. The criteria for acceptance include:
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A completed online application via
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A baccalaureate degree from a regionally-accredited institution or an equivalent degree from a foreign institution
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An overall 2.8 (on a 4.0 scale) or higher cumulative GPA in the undergraduate degree*
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A GPA of 3.0 or higher in the undergraduate major courses
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A combined GRE score of 291 or higher (verbal and quantitative sections) or a score of 400 or higher on either the GMAT or MAT*
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Three letters of recommendation (from former faculty and/or employers)
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An essay describing the applicant's goals including:
- Your professional work experience in the field of park, recreation and tourism.
- Educational career goals (i.e., what will your MS degree enable you to do)
- Area of research interest and why it's important (e.g., gaps in the literature, issues in the field)
- Specific faculty you wish to study under and why
- Why you should be admitted to the PRTS MS program
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Copy of current resume
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A Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 550 on the paper-based test (or 79-80 on the iBT) for non-native English speakers
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Cost of Attendance
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Review the estimated tuition rates for the 2024-25 academic year (subject to change). Non-resident rates are charged for anyone who is not a current Virginia resident, including international students.
Ways to Fund Your Degree
There are a few ways for you to save on the cost of attending ¹ÏÉñÍø, including scholarships, assistantships, and student loans. For more details about financial aid at ¹ÏÉñÍø, visit the Financial Aid Office page.
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