Overview

While pursuing a Ph.D. in Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, students will develop their own research to meet their unique interests. Students at North Carolina State University examine a wide range of topics, including the role of intergenerational learning in promoting environmental literacy.

Outcomes

Upon graduation, students will have the skills and knowledge necessary to conduct independent theory-based research, effectively communicate scientific and technical information, teach at the university or college level, and pursue a wide array of scholarship and career opportunities.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Concepts and Theories of Leisure and Recreation
Social Science Research
Qualitative Research in Social & Environmental Justice
Quantitative Inquiry for Healthy People & Places
Advanced Directed Study in Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 120 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-18 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-15 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

72 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Raleigh, United States

Disciplines

Tourism & Leisure View 13 other PhDs in Tourism & Leisure in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.5

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Master’s degree, with a recommended GPA of 3.5 or above
Three letters of recommendation from academic sources
Personal statement describing your research interests, career goals, work experience, and academic honors and achievements.
To be competitive, you should review the research interests of the faculty on the departmental web site and determine which faculty have interests similar to their own. Once similar interests have been identified, you should contact the faculty members to discuss the possibility of working with them and obtaining a research assistantship. Please indicate the potential faculty advisor(s) in the personal statement.
Whenever possible, it is advisable to arrange a personal visit with the potential faculty sponsor and the Director of the Graduate Program.

Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

12607 USD / year

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Out-of-State

12607 USD / year

≈ 12607 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

4089 USD / year

≈ 4089 USD / year

Living costs

Raleigh

United States

1085 - 1853 USD / month

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