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Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management
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Transforming Communities

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management prepares our students to be the next generation of leaders who make our communities stronger through recreation, sport, tourism, events and more.

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Undergraduate

Our students enjoy close relationships with faculty as they earn a practical education that combines theory and classroom instruction with hands-on experiences and real-world research.

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Graduate

Working side-by-side with world class faculty and industry leaders, our graduate students gain the knowledge to become faculty members, researchers, policymakers and professionals.

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Research

From sport and society to protected landscapes and sustainable tourism, our research enhances the social, environmental and economic well-being of communities worldwide.

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#1 University in the Nation

for advancing sustainable industry, innovation and infrastructure, according to the 2021 Times Higher Education Impact Rankings.

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A Leader in Outdoor Recreation

The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management received the National Recreation Resource Leadership Award from the Society of Outdoor Professionals in 2020.

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Learn about our programs, meet our students, connect with faculty and learn more about your future home in the College of Natural Resources. Meet with our admission team or attend an event today!

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How Outdoor Adventures Can Help Students Bond

Facing adversity on outdoor adventures helped students make meaningful connections, even across differences, an NC State study found. 
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A Tree Planter’s Guide to Environmental Justice

In a recent paper, researchers from NC State described a series of environmental justice strategies to guide tree planting, greening or park planning efforts . 
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New Karla A. Henderson Distinguished Professor Named

Corey Johnson comes to NC State from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, where he is a professor in the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies. He teaches courses on inclusive social justice, recreation, gender and sexuality, qualitative research methods, and the philosophy of science. 

Upcoming Events

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Oct 07

Friday12:00 PM

PRTM Seminar with Dan Andersson
Oct 10

Monday8:00 AM

Fall Break (No Classes)
Oct 12

Wednesday1:00 PM

Racial Healing Workshop for CNR Graduate Students