Parks, Recreation and Tourism (School of Natural Resources)
Department contact:
124 Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building
573-882-1730
Degrees:
Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Emphasis in Leisure Service Management; Natural Resources Recreation Management; Tourism Development
Overview:
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism is an NRPA /AALR accredited degree program offering comprehensive preparation for graduates in three career areas. Among the first degree programs to obtain national accreditation, PRT trains professionals and creates the applied management strategies to provide, sustain and enhance the provision of parks, recreation and tourism services. It is the only accredited program within Missouri to offer comprehensive training, conduct research, and provide undergraduate options and an extension-outreach service. PRT was established in 1965 and its graduates are professionally recognized, not only within Missouri, but also regionally, nationally, and internationally.
Academic Information
Admission Requirements:
Any student in good academic standing may declare a major in Parks, Recreation and Tourism.
Minimum GPA for Admission: 2.0
Specifically required non-major courses for the BS degree:
Communication 1200: Introduction to Speech Communication
Psychology 1000: General Psychology
Human Development & Family Studies 2400: Principles of Human Development
Economics
Sociology 1000 or Rural Sociology 1000
Refer to undergraduate course catalog for further requirements.
Entry-level courses to sample the major:
Parks, Recreation & Tourism 1010: Introduction to Leisure Studies
Parks, Recreation & Tourism 1011: Academic Planning & Career Orientation in Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Related majors, minors and areas of study on the MU campus:
Agricultural Education, Atmospheric Science, Environmental Studies, Environmental Studies - Interdisciplinary Studies, Family Studies, Fisheries and Wildlife Sciences, Forestry, Hotel and Restaurant Management, Human Development, Human Development and Family Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Management, Natural Resources, Soil, Environmental, and Atmospheric Sciences
Department Website:
http://www.snr.missouri.edu/
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