Overview

The Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management profession at Clemson University is all about being active and involved; we treat your learning the same way. We do class differently, and in your second year you’ll spend an entire semester in the field with a group of fellow majors and dedicated, passionate professors. You’ll take trips, organize events, meet area professionals, write papers, learn to communicate professionally and collaborate on real-world business plans. In understanding the role of PRTM in community and economic development, you’ll be preparing yourself for a long-term career after graduation.

Fast Facts

Their students have volunteered for the 2014 Paralympic Games in Sochi and done community service in Tanzania.
Their unique PRTM EDGE semester allows you to explore and experience the industry as you integrate your classroom curriculum into daily activities.
Their program has been accredited through the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions for more than 35 years.
Park and conservation area management graduates tell us, “I’m told every day by visitors that I have the greatest job.”

Accreditation

Clemson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award the bachelor’s, master’s, education specialist and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097 or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Clemson University. Inquiries about the institution such as admission requirements, financial aid, educational programs, etc., should be addressed directly to Clemson University and not to the Commission on Colleges.

Programme Structure

Courses Include:

The Profession and Practice in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management
Conceptual Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Management and Administration in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management
Distributed Competency Integration in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management

Program and Event Planning in Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Tourism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-01-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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IELTS

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Clemson, United States

Disciplines

Ethnic Studies Tourism & Leisure View 370 other Bachelors in Tourism & Leisure in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

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General requirements

Applicants for both freshman and transfer admission must submit the following:

Application form with an application-processing fee, drawn from either a U.S. bank or a U.S. dollar account.
Scores from the Scholastic Assessment Test (SAT) or American College Testing (ACT).
Official TOEFL or IELTS scores. English proficiency is measured through the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

Tuition Fees

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International Applies to you

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Non-residents

42378 USD / year

≈ 42378 USD / year
Out-of-State

42378 USD / year

≈ 42378 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

15854 USD / year

≈ 15854 USD / year

Living costs

Clemson

United States

1104 - 1921 USD / month

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Accreditation

Programme Structure

Key information

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Start dates & application deadlines

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Clemson

Funding

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