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Clemson University

Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management

Clemson, SC

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Overview

Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management / Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management is located in Clemson, SC, in a small setting.

Degrees & Awards

Degrees Offered

Degree Concentration Sub-concentration
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) Parks, recreation and tourism management
Master of Science (MS) Parks, recreation and tourism management Tourism and event management
Master of Science (MS) Parks, recreation and tourism management Park and conservation area management
Master of Science (MS) Parks, recreation and tourism management Community recreation and sport management
Master of Science (MS) Parks, recreation and tourism management Recreational therapy
(Certificate) Youth development leadership
Master of Science (MS) Youth development leadership

Degrees Awarded

Degree Number Awarded
Master's Degrees 52
Doctoral Degrees 5
Other Advanced Degrees 20

Earning Your Degree

Part-time study available? Yes
Evening/weekend programs available? Yes
Distance learning programs available? Yes
Terminal master's degree available? No

Degree Requirements

Degree Requirement
Master's Degrees Entrance Exam GRE General Test (Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management only)
Thesis Optional
Doctoral Degrees Entrance Exam GRE General Test
Comp Exam Required
Thesis Required

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

134
Applied
107
Accepted
77
Enrolled
80%

Applying

80
Application Fee - Domestic
90
Application Fee - International
Yes
Electronic
applications accepted?
Yes
Applications processed
on a rolling basis?

Application Deadlines

Type Domestic International Priority date
Fall deadline February 1st February 1st Yes
Spring deadline November 1st November 1st Yes

Entrance Requirements

Exam Details
Master's Degree Exam GRE General Test (Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management only)
Master's Degree Requirements Unofficial transcripts, resume/CV, personal statement, 2 letters of reference
Doctoral Degree Exam GRE General Test
Doctoral Degree Requirements Unofficial transcripts, resume/CV, personal statement, 2 letters of reference
Additional Entrance Requirements Unofficial transcripts, resume/CV, personal statement, 2 letters of reference

International Students

Exam Details
TOEFL: Required TOEFL Paper score: 102
TOEFL IBT score: 102
IELTS: Recommended IELTS Paper score: 6.5

Tuition & Fees

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Tuition & Fees

$24,108
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Financial Support

Application deadlines for financial awards February 1
Types of financial support available Fellowships
Research Assistantships
Teaching Assistantships
Graduate Assistantships
Career or field-related internships

Student Body

120
Total Graduate Students
7%
International Breakout (representing other countries)

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 5%
Black or African American 2.5%
White or Caucasian 75%
American Indian or Alaska Native 0%
Asian 1.67%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander 0%
Two or more races 2.5%
Unknown 5%

Gender

Male (29%)
Female (70%)

Faculty

49
Total faculty
Full-time - 36
Part-time - 13
Male (24)
Female (25)

Research

Focus of faculty research: Land use and sustainability, recreational therapy, sustainability, tourism, youth development
Externally sponsored research expenditures last year:
886,609

Location & Contact

Address 170 Sirrine Hall
Clemson, SC  29634
United States
Contact Dr. Jeffrey Hallo
Interim Department Chair
Email: jhallo@clemson.edu
Phone: 864-656-3237

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