Overview

The program offers an integrative approach to the study of parks, recreation, and tourism that combines foundational knowledge in the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences with professional skills in planning, business operations, and managerial skills.

After graduation

The Parks, Recreation and Tourism BSc degree offered by The University of Vermont engages students in an integrative study of parks, recreation, and tourism that combines foundational skills and knowledge in the social sciences, humanities, and natural sciences.

The Program links professional education in planning and managing outdoor recreation and tourism resources with the capacity to become flexible and creative innovators in a changing world. We aim to instill in our students, tomorrow’s leaders, the values of community engagement, creative adaptation, and life-long learning.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Natural History & Human Ecology

Dialogue and Critical Reflection

Recreation & Tourism

Race & Culture in Natural Resources

Landscape Architect. for Parks & Rec

Ecology, Ecosystems & Environment

Social Processes & the Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-12 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Official secondary school transcript sent by your school
Official English translation required
If available, first quarter grades or mid-year grades

Student insurance

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Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
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Accidents
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Tuition Fee

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International

44646 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44646 USD per year during 48 months.
National

44646 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 44646 USD per year during 48 months.
In-State

16606 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 16606 USD per year during 48 months.

Living costs for Burlington

1269 - 1888 USD /month

Living costs

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Funding

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Scholarships Information

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