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College of Natural Resources 
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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Maymester – Last Day of Classes
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Maymester – Last Day of Classes
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Alumni Spotlight: Diquan Edmonds Continues Mission to Make Outdoors Accessible for All

Diquan Edmonds graduated with a master’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management in 2019. Today, he is the education and outreach manager at Triangle Land Conservancy (tlc), an organization… 

North Carolina Tourism Numbers Rise along with Industry Employment

VisitNC recently released the 2022 economic impact measures for the state’s tourism industry. Travelers spent more than $33.3 billion on trips to and within the state, topping the previous record… 
Kat Deutsch, NC State Parks Trail Planner

Kat Deutsch is Blazing New Trails for North Carolina State Parks

In May 2023, Kat Deutsch graduated with a master’s degree in parks, recreation and tourism management (PRTM) while working as a state trails planner for NC State Parks. As one of…