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Master of Science in Parks, Recreation & Tourism

Contact Information
School of Natural Resources

About the Program

Since virtually everyone participates in some form of leisure, the primary benefit of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (PRT) is to improve the quality of life. The unique interaction of people, places, and activities form the basis of recreation and tourism management – among the world’s largest industries. Students learn how to design, promote and evaluate leisure opportunities for diverse audiences.

Degrees

  • Master of Science

Admission Contact Information

School of Natural Resources
105 Anheuser-Busch Natural
Resources Building
573-882-7086
Parks, Recreation & Tourism admission page

Admission Criteria

Fall deadline: Rolling
- Minimum TOEFL score: 500/61 (paper/IBT)
- Minimum GRE score: not set
- Minimum GPA: 3.0 in last 60 hours
To be accepted as a candidate for the degree, an applicant must possess an undergraduate degree and academic performance that displays a breadth and depth of university education in social, behavioral, mathematical and natural science and major-specific course work.


Required Application Materials to the Graduate School:

- All required Graduate School documents

Required Application Materials to the Program

- Statement of purpose
- Resume
- College transcripts
- Three letters of recommendation (use provided form)
- GRE scores
- TOEFL scores (for international applicants)