Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management - PhD

North Carolina State University

Raleigh, North Carolina

Program Website
Program Setting

Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Attendance: In-Person
Program Faculty: 31
Program Students: Data Not Avail.
Program Details
Degree Type: Doctorate - PhD
Minimum Credits: 72
Typical Length: Data Not Avail.
Getting In
GRE Required: Yes
GPA Minimum: 3.5
Requirement Details: GRE scores, students admitted over the past four years (2014-15 to 2017-18), have averaged over 153 Verbal*, over 152 Quantitative*, and over 3.75 analytical writing. Competitive applicants score at 50th percentile or greater of each section of the GRE.
Category: Natural Resource Management
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Description

Our mission is to be the premier parks, recreation and tourism management doctoral program in the nation by developing scholars of distinction who possess the potential to significantly impact both theory and practice relevant to their chosen professions.
Doctoral Program Objectives:

  • Students will conduct independent theory-based research.
  • Students will be able to effectively communicate scientific and technical information.
  • Students will be prepared to teach effectively at the university or college level.
  • Students will be prepared to pursue a wide array of scholarship and career opportunities.
Costs
Tuition:
Tuition Per Semester: $7,250
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.
Resident Rate:
Tuition Per Semester: $2,918
Tuition Per Credit: Data Not Avail.
Total Program Tuition: Data Not Avail.

Assistantships Available:
Yes
% Receiving Aid:
Data Not Avail.
The Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management offers Graduate Assistantships to our on-campus doctoral and master’s degree students. A full, 20-hour/week assistantship carries a stipend, and it covers tuition and health insurance in accordance with the NC State Graduate Student Support Plan. The number of assistantships varies each year dependent on the amount and sources of funds. You are not required to apply for them separately, just apply to our graduate program using our convenient web-based application system.
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Due to COVID-19 outbreak, program details may have changed. Please check with department to confirm program details.
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Other Programs In Department:
Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management - MS Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Sport Management - MPRTSM
Category: Natural Resource Management
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