{"id":10976,"date":"2018-03-22T19:45:43","date_gmt":"2018-03-22T23:45:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/?page_id=10976"},"modified":"2026-11-10T11:36:39","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T16:36:39","slug":"degree-programs","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/undergraduate\/degree-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Degree Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students in the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management are dedicated to improving the health and well-being of communities all across the globe by promoting active lifestyles and fostering positive connections between people and nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our programs combine science, people and business<strong> to prepare students to create and facilitate sustainable experiences<\/strong>. Graduates pursue careers as environmental educators, park rangers, program directors, sports marketing managers, sales representatives, operations managers and more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-labeled-section wp-block-ncst-featured-content ncst-featured-content is-card-style layout-two-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\">Explore Our Degree Programs<\/h2>\n                            <\/div>\n            <div class=\"ncst-labeled-section__content\">\n        <div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\">\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/undergraduate\/degree-programs\/parks-recreation-and-tourism-management\/\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-22820\"\n            alt=\"Two women talk in a green field, holding an iPad and a clipboard.\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/11\/Undergraduate-Programs_0002__BK-3544.jpg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/11\/Undergraduate-Programs_0002__BK-3544.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/11\/Undergraduate-Programs_0002__BK-3544-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/11\/Undergraduate-Programs_0002__BK-3544-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/11\/Undergraduate-Programs_0002__BK-3544-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management <\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\"><span class=\"text\">Whether you focus on outdoor adventures, event planning or active lifestyles, this business-focused program will prepare you to plan, market and promote enriching programs and manage facilities, staff and budgets.<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card with-image\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/undergraduate\/degree-programs\/sport-management\/\"\n  >\n  \n          <div class=\"content-card__image-container\">\n        <div class=\"content-card__image-background\">\n          <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1500\" height=\"844\"\n            class=\"content-card__image wp-image-22821\"\n            alt=\"A female NC State student wearing a red NC State polo shirt stands with an athletics training facility behind her.\"\n            src=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/11\/Undergraduate-Programs_0001__BK-2263.jpg\"\n            style=\"aspect-ratio: 16\/9; object-fit: cover; \"\n srcset=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/11\/Undergraduate-Programs_0001__BK-2263.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/11\/Undergraduate-Programs_0001__BK-2263-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/11\/Undergraduate-Programs_0001__BK-2263-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2026\/11\/Undergraduate-Programs_0001__BK-2263-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/>\n        <\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\">Sport Management<\/h3>\n              \n\n              \n\t      \t        <p class=\"content-card__teaser\"><span class=\"text\">From facilities and staff management to marketing, promotions and sales, this major is not for spectators. Create an environmentally responsible and economically sustainable industry.<\/span><span class=\"arrow-indicator\"><svg class=\"wolficon wolficon-arrow-right-light\" role=\"img\"  aria-hidden=\"true\">\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<use xlink:href=\"#wolficon-arrow-right-light\">\n\t\t<\/svg><\/span><\/p>\n\t      \t    \n              <p class=\"content-card__cta\"><\/p>\n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"has-custombg-seven-background-color wp-block-ncst-button-spotlight\">\n    <div class=\"button-spotlight__container\">\n          <div class=\"button-spotlight__icon-container ncst-icon\">\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M14.2603 9.69094L9.76357 0.0220337H2.94092L7.43764 9.69094H14.2603Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M11.9755 12.3731L13.4197 16.8061H18.0768L14.2916 19.5455L15.7358 23.978L11.9755 21.2386L8.2152 23.978L9.65942 19.5455L5.87427 16.8061H10.5308L11.9755 12.3731Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M16.5371 9.69094L21.0592 0.0220337H14.5618L12.4482 4.52625L14.8562 9.69094H16.5371Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><path d=\"M17.6718 10.253H6.27979V12.4697H17.6718V10.253Z\" fill=\"currentColor\" \/><\/svg>\n\n      <\/div>\n        <div class='button-spotlight__content-container'>\n      <h2 class=\"button-spotlight__heading\">Nationally Accredited<\/h2>\n              <p class=\"button-spotlight__support\">The Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management baccalaureate degree program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions. This accreditation is granted to degree programs that meet or exceed specific criteria for quality of education offered, curriculum and learning environment.<\/p>\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\/about\/professional-accreditation\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Learn More<\/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  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Student Experience<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students benefit from a close-knit community, hands-on classes, required internships and career advising. Our faculty and staff support students from application to graduation, helping them build a well-rounded education and the skills and experience to succeed in their chosen professions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our degrees support students to explore their individual interests while gaining an understanding of the social, behavioral, physical and environmental sciences. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"ncst-askew-media-text has-red-400-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\">Internships Lead to Jobs<\/h2>\n    <p class=\"ncst-text-column__teaser\">Employers want to hire college graduates who not only have the required education and training for the job, but relevant experience as well. That\u2019s why our department requires all undergraduate students to participate in internships prior to graduation.<\/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\/undergraduate\/internships\/\"\n        data-ncst-lightbox=\"false\"\n                      >\n                  <span class=\"text\">Learn More<\/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\/08\/internships-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Students Learning - 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