{"id":10974,"date":"2018-03-22T19:40:41","date_gmt":"2018-03-22T23:40:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/?page_id=10974"},"modified":"2025-06-08T23:28:07","modified_gmt":"2025-06-09T03:28:07","slug":"graduate","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/graduate\/","title":{"rendered":"Graduate"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Exploring the Extraordinary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management is an internationally-recognized leader in graduate education. Whether you&#8217;re looking to take your career to the next level, or in a new direction, we have an array of graduate programs \u2014 both on campus and online \u2014 to meet your needs and your schedule. Our programs combine theory and practical knowledge with real-world experience to prepare you to teach, practice or pursue research in various fields of study, ranging from outdoor recreation to sport and entertainment venue management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Graduate students in our programs receive significant faculty, financial and technological support. In return, they play an integral role in the success of our college by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Working alongside of our world-renowned faculty on groundbreaking research projects;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Managing and implementing our extension and outreach programs;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teaching undergraduates; and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pursuing their own original research projects.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Their efforts help make us an international center for advanced study in parks, recreation and tourism management.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/graduate\/degree-programs\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Browse our Degree Programs <\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Need Information?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Please complete the <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfM4UXzep6usObhfwKHvZsOw_AT3Z_E4a4HFer-DmFXMStUVg\/viewform\">PRTM MS\/Phd Interest Form<\/a> or send inquiries to <a href=\"mailto:prtm_grad@ncsu.edu\">prtm_grad@ncsu.edu<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text has-gray-600-background-color mirror-layout wp-block-ncst-mini-story\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n      \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\">\n    <h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Our Faculty <\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">Faculty in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management are leading experts, researchers and teachers in in outdoor recreation, sustainable tourism, parks and protected areas, environmental education and communication, sport and society, geoanalytics, community health and well-being, and community capacity and resilience. Their innovative research impacts both the world today and tomorrow.<\/p>\n          \n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"is-style-secondary wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/research\/faculty-experts\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Meet Our Faculty Experts<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/CarlaBP2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Carla Barbieri - Sustainable Tourism -Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State\" class=\"wp-image-13358\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/CarlaBP2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/CarlaBP2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/CarlaBP2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/CarlaBP2-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2019\/10\/CarlaBP2.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text has-custombg-one-background-color mirror-layout wp-block-ncst-mini-story\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text__container\">\n      \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-text-column\">\n    <h2 class=\"ncst-text-column__heading\">Meet our Graduate and PhD Students<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">Graduate students in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management are passionate researchers and emerging leaders. Their work explores community well-being, environmental sustainability, outdoor recreation, and social equity. Through innovative research and applied learning, they help strengthen communities, protect natural resources, and promote a more sustainable world.<\/p>\n          \n<div class=\"is-text wp-block-ncst-buttons\">\n    \n<div class=\"is-style-secondary wp-block-ncst-button\">\n      <a\n        class=\"ncst-block__button-link btn\"\n        href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/graduate\/directory\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Meet our Students<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-bold\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-bold\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span>\n              <\/a>\n    <\/div>\n  \n\n  <\/div>\n\n\n      <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-media\">\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/PRTM_graduate_0060_PTRM-1759-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Students Looking at a Visual - Graduate Programs -Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State\" class=\"wp-image-13671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/PRTM_graduate_0060_PTRM-1759-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/PRTM_graduate_0060_PTRM-1759-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/PRTM_graduate_0060_PTRM-1759-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/PRTM_graduate_0060_PTRM-1759-1200x675.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/PRTM_graduate_0060_PTRM-1759.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-three-column\">\n  <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__background\">\n    <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__container\">\n               <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__header\">\n                      <h2 class=\"ncst-labeled-section__heading\">Next Steps<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        \n<div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\"><a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/grad.ncsu.edu\/apply\/\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"563\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-13658\"\n            alt=\"NC State - Ready to Apply? - Graduate -Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/NoTwoPathsCover-1000x563-1.png\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; 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