{"id":13693,"date":"2020-02-06T17:19:22","date_gmt":"2020-02-06T22:19:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/?page_id=13693"},"modified":"2026-11-12T09:51:58","modified_gmt":"2026-11-12T14:51:58","slug":"natural-resources-masters-program-outdoor-recreation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/graduate\/degree-programs\/natural-resources-masters-program-outdoor-recreation\/","title":{"rendered":"Natural Resources Master&#8217;s Program \u2014 Outdoor Recreation Technical Option"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/21\/2020\/02\/rockclimber-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"Rock Climbing - Graduate Programs -Parks Recreation and Tourism Management NC State\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Master of Science in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management<strong> prepares students to conduct research and address complex challenges <\/strong>in parks, recreation, tourism and sport management. Designed for students interested in doctoral study or research-focused careers, the program emphasizes social science theory, research methods and critical thinking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students in this 30-credit-hour, thesis-based program work closely with faculty to develop and conduct original research. Areas of study include parks and recreation management, tourism development, sport management, geographic information systems and natural resource recreation management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through coursework, independent research and faculty mentorship, students develop skills in research design, data analysis and problem-solving while pursuing topics aligned with their academic interests and career goals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Degree Requirements<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Students complete required coursework, approved electives and a research thesis. Working with a faculty advisor and committee, students develop an individualized plan of study that supports their research interests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Review the <a href=\"https:\/\/catalog.ncsu.edu\/graduate\/natural-resources\/parks-recreation-tourism-management\/parks-recreation-tourism-management-ms\/\">Master of Science degree requirements<\/a> in the NC State Graduate Catalog.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Questions?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For questions about the Natural Resources Master&#8217;s Program \u2014 Outdoor Recreation Technical Option, contact:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/directory\/anju-singh\/\">Anju Singh<\/a>, Graduate Program Associate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/directory\/yu-fai-leung\/\">Yu-Fai Leung<\/a>, Professor<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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        <div class=\"wp-block-ncst-featured-content\">\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/mnr.ncsu.edu\/how-to-apply\/\"\n  >\n  \n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\"><span class=\"text\">Apply<\/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><\/h3>\n              \n\n      \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/prtm\/graduate\/support\/\"\n  >\n  \n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\"><span class=\"text\">Student Support<\/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><\/h3>\n              \n\n      \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n\n<a\n    class=\"ncst-content-card wp-block-ncst-content-card\"\n    href=\"https:\/\/cnr.ncsu.edu\/directory\/anju-singh\/\"\n  >\n  \n    \n    <div class=\"content-card__text-container\">\n      \n                        <h3 class=\"content-card__headline\"><span class=\"text\">Contact Us<\/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><\/h3>\n              \n\n      \n          <\/div>\n\n  <\/a>\n\n<\/div>\n              <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Master of Science in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management prepares students to conduct research and address complex challenges in parks, recreation, tourism and sport management. 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