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Program Description
The program prepares students for supervisory and administrative positions with park systems, environmental centers, commercial recreation and tourism agencies, golf courses, hospitals and assisted living facilities, private voluntary agencies, schools and colleges, and other commercial, nonprofit, and public organizations that provide recreation and leisure services. The program combines a broad educational foundation with specific courses designed to accommodate career interests in recreation, park, and tourism management. The program helps students gain the theoretical, managerial, technical, and experiential skills they need to become the next generation of leaders in the field. Additionally, students obtain real-world experience through our internship experiences.
Four (4) options are offered:
Commercial Recreation and Tourism Management Option
Available at the following campuses: Abington, Greater Allegheny, University Park, World Campus
This option focuses on management in the private/commercial, non-profit, and public sectors of recreation/leisure services. The private/commercial focus will be of interest to students seeking careers in a variety of commercial settings such as resorts; theme parks, convention centers; sports and fitness facilities, including arenas and stadiums; tourism promotion/planning agencies; and employee recreation departments within corporations. This focus will also appeal to students wishing to become entrepreneurs.
Community Recreation Management Option
Available at the following campuses: Abington, Greater Allegheny, University Park, World Campus
For those interested in the community, public, or non-profit sectors for positions within municipal, state, and federal government agencies; recreation divisions of the armed services; YMCA agencies; United Way agencies; scouting organizations; university-affiliated units such as student unions, intramural and alumni services; and other non-profit organizations.
Professional Golf Management Option
Available at the following campuses: University Park
Accredited by the Professional Golfers' Association of America, the Professional Golf Management Option prepares students for careers in the golf industry. Students will be prepared to assess leadership and management principles including customer service, interpersonal skills, business communication, conflict resolution, time management, negotiating, project management, marketing, and community relations. In addition to the core curriculum, the program has a strong business focus and is drawn from several nationally recognized academic disciplines on campus.
Outdoor Recreation Management Option
Available at the following campuses: University Park
This option prepare students for careers in Park Management and Environmental Interpretation (PMEI), Adventure Recreation, or in both fields. The Adventure Recreation pathway emphasizes outdoor experiential leadership, including wilderness experiences and personal development. The PMEI pathway focuses on natural and cultural history environmental interpretation and education and the social science of conservation. The third pathway provides a flexible route for students to combine parts of the Adventure Recreation and PMEI pathways to create a meaningful personalized set of courses that could include study abroad experiences and prepare students for international contexts of recreation management. The Outdoor Recreation Management option is of interest to students seeking employment in a variety of outdoor recreation and park settings (local, state, and national from urban to wilderness) offering outdoor activities and personal development to the public.
What is Recreation, Park and Tourism Management?
Recreation, Park and Tourism Management students learn how to manage and lead in a variety of organizations to help humans derive benefits from leisure activities. Students learn about a disciplinary and interdisciplinary perspectives to better understand the natural, psychological, social, economic, political and cultural systems that influence human behavior in the context of recreation, park and tourism. Core business and management skills are applied to the types of organizations in the recreation, park and tourism sectors. This approach enables students to address issues of human well-being and sustainable development in leading and managing these organizations. Our mission is to transform human health and well-being through engaging people in recreation, park, tourism and leisure activities.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT RECREATION, PARK, AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
You Might Like This Program If...
- You like working with people in a hands-on learning environment that involves recreation, parks, sustainability and leisure.
- You enjoy business, management or entrepreneurship and a career setting focused on the outdoors, entertainment, sports, fitness, or events.
- You like building community through organizing recreation programs for young people, families, those in the military or older persons.
- You enjoy tourism, visiting new places, meeting new people, and helping others travel and learn about other cultures.
Entrance to Major
Students who have completed 29.1 credits with a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average are eligible for entrance into the major, except for the Professional Golf Management option.
First-year students are admitted directly into the Golf Management option at the University Park campus only. In addition to the University's academic requirements, each student admitted to the Golf Management option must have a playing proficiency represented by a minimum golf handicap of 12 or lower. This must be certified in writing by a Professional Golf Association member or golf coach.
Direct Admission to the Professional Golf Management Option
Incoming first-year students who meet the program admission requirements are admitted directly into the major. Admission restrictions may apply for change-of-major and/or change-of-campus students.
For more information about the admission process for this major, please send a request to the college, campus, or program contact (listed in the Contact tab).
Degree Requirements
For the Bachelor of Science degree in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, a minimum of 120 credits is required:
| Requirement | Credits |
|---|---|
| General Education | 45 |
| Electives | 4-14 |
| Requirements for the Major | 64-71 |
3-4 of the 45 credits for General Education are included in the Requirements for the Major. This includes: 0-3 credits of GS courses; 0-4 credits of GQ courses.
Per Senate Policy 83.80.5, the college dean or campus chancellor and program faculty may require up to 24 credits of course work in the major to be taken at the location or in the college or program where the degree is earned. RPTM requires students to complete 24 credits for the major through courses taken at University Park. Courses taken at other Penn State campuses may not be counted toward this 24 credit minimum. For more information, check the Suggested Academic Plan for this major.
Requirements for the Major
To graduate, a student enrolled in the major must earn a grade of C or better in each course designated by the major as a C-required course, as specified by Senate Policy 82-44.
Common Requirements for the Major (All Options)
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| RPTM 120 | Leisure and Human Behavior  | 3 |
| RPTM 220 | Sustainability, Society, and Well-being | 3 |
| RPTM 236 | Leadership and Group Dynamics in Recreation Services | 3 |
| RPTM 277 | Inclusive Leisure Services | 3 |
| RPTM 390 | Political and Legal Aspects of Recreation Services | 3 |
| RPTM 410 | Marketing of Recreation Services | 3 |
| RPTM 433W | Program Evaluation and Research in Recreation Services | 3 |
| RPTM 456 | Programming in Recreation Services | 3 |
| Requirements for the Option | ||
| Select an option | 40-47 | |
Requirements for the Option
Commercial Recreation and Tourism Management Option (46-47 credits)
Available at the following campuses: Abington, Greater Allegheny, University Park, World Campus
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| RPTM 101 | Introduction to Recreation Services | 3 |
| RPTM 210 | Introduction to Commercial Recreation and Tourism | 3 |
| RPTM 300Y | Tourism and Leisure Behavior | 3 |
| RPTM 394 | Orientation to Internship | 1 |
| RPTM 415 | Commercial Recreation Management | 3 |
| RPTM 495A | Internship in Recreation Services | 12 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| CAS 283 | Communication and Information Technology I | 3-4 |
| or CMPSC 203 | Introduction to Spreadsheets and Databases | |
| RPTM 370 | Introduction to Arena Management | 3 |
| or RPTM 435 | Recreation Facilities Planning and Management | |
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Financial and Managerial Accounting for Decision Making | ||
| Introduction to Business | ||
| Social and Ethical Environment of Business | ||
| Small Business Management | ||
| Finance | ||
| Marketing | ||
| Management and Organization | ||
| Introduction to Finance | ||
| Introduction to Management in the Hospitality Industry | ||
| Exploring Work and Employment | ||
| Race, Gender, and Employment | ||
| Survey of Management | ||
| Basic Management Concepts | ||
MKTG 221 | ||
| Principles of Marketing | ||
| Accounting in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management | ||
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas | ||
| Consult with an adviser to review course recommendations, Minors, and Certificate Programs. | 9 | |
Community Recreation Management Option (43-44 credits)
Available at the following campuses: Abington, Greater Allegheny, University Park, World Campus
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| RPTM 101 | Introduction to Recreation Services | 3 |
| RPTM 201 | Introduction to Community Recreation | 3 |
| RPTM 334 | Non-profit Recreation Agency Operations | 3 |
| RPTM 394 | Orientation to Internship | 1 |
| RPTM 495A | Internship in Recreation Services | 12 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| CAS 283 | Communication and Information Technology I | 3-4 |
| or CMPSC 203 | Introduction to Spreadsheets and Databases | |
| RPTM 370 | Introduction to Arena Management | 3 |
| or RPTM 435 | Recreation Facilities Planning and Management | |
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas | ||
| Consult with an adviser to review course recommendations, Minors, and Certificate Programs. | 15 | |
Outdoor Recreation Management Option (40-41 credits)
Available at the following campuses: University Park
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| Prescribed Courses: Require a grade of C or better | ||
| RPTM 101 | Introduction to Recreation Services | 3 |
| RPTM 320 | Recreation Resource Planning and Management | 3 |
| RPTM 394 | Orientation to Internship | 1 |
| RPTM 435 | Recreation Facilities Planning and Management | 3 |
| RPTM 495A | Internship in Recreation Services | 12 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| CAS 283 | Communication and Information Technology I | 3-4 |
| or CMPSC 203 | Introduction to Spreadsheets and Databases | |
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas | ||
| Select 15 credits in an Outdoor Recreation Management Pathway. Consult with an adviser to review course recommendations, Minors and Certificate Programs. | 15 | |
Professional Golf Management Option (47 credits)
Available at the following campuses: University Park
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Prescribed Courses | ||
| RPTM 100S | Introduction to Golf Management | 2 |
| RPTM 250 | PGA Facility Management 1 | 2 |
| RPTM 254 | PGA Teaching and Coaching 2 | 2 |
| RPTM 295A | Introduction to Golf Management | 3 |
| RPTM 350 | PGA Facility Management Level 3 | 2 |
| RPTM 360 | Golf Operations Management | 3 |
| RPTM 395B | Participation in Golf Management | 3 |
| RPTM 495B | Internship in Golf Management | 3 |
| Additional Courses | ||
| Select 12 credits from the following: | 12 | |
| Marketing | ||
| Management and Organization | ||
| Human Resource Management in the Hospitality Industry | ||
| Accounting in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management | ||
| Commercial Recreation Management | ||
| Supporting Courses and Related Areas | ||
| Please consult with your academic adviser to review course recommendation, Minors and Certificate Programs. | 15 | |
General Education
Connecting career and curiosity, the General Education curriculum provides the opportunity for students to acquire transferable skills necessary to be successful in the future and to thrive while living in interconnected contexts. General Education aids students in developing intellectual curiosity, a strengthened ability to think, and a deeper sense of aesthetic appreciation. These are requirements for all baccalaureate students and are often partially incorporated into the requirements of a program. For additional information, see the General Education Requirements section of the Bulletin and consult your academic adviser.
The keystone symbol appears next to the title of any course that is designated as a General Education course. Program requirements may also satisfy General Education requirements and vary for each program.
Foundations (grade of C or better is required and Inter-Domain courses do not meet this requirement.)
- Quantification (GQ): 6 credits
- Writing and Speaking (GWS): 9 credits
Breadth in the Knowledge Domains (Inter-Domain courses do not meet this requirement.)
- Arts (GA): 3 credits
- Health and Wellness (GHW): 3 credits
- Humanities (GH): 3 credits
- Social and Behavioral Sciences (GS): 3 credits
- Natural Sciences (GN): 3 credits
Integrative Studies
- Inter-Domain Courses (Inter-Domain): 6 credits
Exploration
- GN, may be completed with Inter-Domain courses: 3 credits
- GA, GH, GN, GS, Inter-Domain courses. This may include 3 credits of World Language course work beyond the 12th credit level or the requirements for the student’s degree program, whichever is higher: 6 credits
University Degree Requirements
First Year Engagement
All students enrolled in a college or the Division of Undergraduate Studies at University Park, and the World Campus are required to take 1 to 3 credits of the First-Year Seminar, as specified by their college First-Year Engagement Plan.
Other Penn State colleges and campuses may require the First-Year Seminar; colleges and campuses that do not require a First-Year Seminar provide students with a first-year engagement experience.
First-year baccalaureate students entering Penn State should consult their academic adviser for these requirements.
Cultures Requirement
6 credits are required and may satisfy other requirements
- United States Cultures: 3 credits
- International Cultures: 3 credits
Writing Across the Curriculum
3 credits required from the college of graduation and likely prescribed as part of major requirements.
Total Minimum Credits
A minimum of 120 degree credits must be earned for a baccalaureate degree. The requirements for some programs may exceed 120 credits. Students should consult with their college or department adviser for information on specific credit requirements.
Quality of Work
Candidates must complete the degree requirements for their major and earn at least a 2.00 grade-point average for all courses completed within their degree program.
Limitations on Source and Time for Credit Acquisition
The college dean or campus chancellor and program faculty may require up to 24 credits of course work in the major to be taken at the location or in the college or program where the degree is earned. Credit used toward degree programs may need to be earned from a particular source or within time constraints (see Senate Policy 83-80). For more information, check the Suggested Academic Plan for your intended program.
Program Learning Objectives
- Content Knowledge: Demonstrate knowledge of the fundamental concepts in RPTM including social & behavioral science theories and models used in RPTM, leadership, programming, facility design & management, evaluation, inclusion of diverse populations, marketing, and operations & strategic management.
- Communication: Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.
- Critical Thinking and Analytical Skills: Apply critical thinking, analytical, and deductive reasoning skills to evaluate and synthesize information from diverse sources and to make appropriate decisions and/or take appropriate action.
- Management: Use appropriate leadership and management skills to design, implement, and evaluate an initiative.
- Professionalism: Demonstrate a consistent ability to work autonomously in a professional manner and manage complex ethical and professional issues in accordance with current professional and/or ethical codes of practice.
Academic Advising
The objectives of the university's academic advising program are to help advisees identify and achieve their academic goals, to promote their intellectual discovery, and to encourage students to take advantage of both in-and out-of class educational opportunities in order that they become self-directed learners and decision makers.
Both advisers and advisees share responsibility for making the advising relationship succeed. By encouraging their advisees to become engaged in their education, to meet their educational goals, and to develop the habit of learning, advisers assume a significant educational role. The advisee's unit of enrollment will provide each advisee with a primary academic adviser, the information needed to plan the chosen program of study, and referrals to other specialized resources.
READ SENATE POLICY 32-00: ADVISING POLICY
University Park
Laura Hennessey
Academic Adviser
701 Ford Building
University Park, PA 16802
814-863-8989
lah197@psu.edu
Skylar Peters
Academic Adviser, Shaver's Creek Environmental Center
0001 Main Building
Shaver's Creek
Petersburg, PA 16669
814-863-2000
sbp5081@psu.edu
World Campus
Undergraduate Academic Advising
301 Outreach Building
University Park, PA 16802
814-863-3283
advising@outreach.psu.edu
Abington
Jacob Benfield, Ph.D.
Professor
Woodland Bldg 236g
1600 Woodland Road
Abington, PA 19001
215-881-7528
jab908@psu.edu
Greater Allegheny
Maumbe Kudzayi
Assistant Teaching Professor
Main Building, 104B
4000 University Drive
McKeesport, PA 15132
412-675-9052
kkm6102@psu.edu
Suggested Academic Plan
The suggested academic plan(s) listed on this page are the plan(s) that are in effect during the 2024-25 academic year. To access previous years' suggested academic plans, please visit the archive to view the appropriate Undergraduate Bulletin edition.
Commercial Recreation and Tourism Option: Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RPTM 101* | 3 | RPTM 210* | 3 |
| RPTM 120 or 120S | 3 | General Education Course (Integrative Studies: Inter-Domain) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GWS) (ENGL 15, ENGL 30H, ESL 15, or ENGL/CAS 137H recommended)‡ | 3 | General Education Course (GA) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GH) | 3 | General Education Course (Exploration) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GN) | 3 | General Education Course (GQ)‡ | 3 |
| First Year Seminar | 1-2 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| 16-17 | 16.5 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RPTM 236* | 3 | RPTM 220* | 3 |
| RPTM 277* | 3 | RPTM 390* | 3 |
| General Education Course (GQ)‡ | 3 | RPTM 300Y* | 3 |
| General Education Course (Integrative Studies: Inter-Domain) | 3 | General Education Course (Exploration) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GS) | 3 | General Education Course (Exploration) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 15 | 16.5 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RPTM 456* | 3 | CAS 283 or CMPSC 203‡ | 3-4 |
| RPTM 370 or 435* | 3 | RPTM 410 | 3 |
| Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 | RPTM 394* | 1 |
| General Education Course (GWS) (CAS 100, CAS 100A, CAS 100B, CAS 100C, or ENGL/CAS 138T recommended)‡ | 3 | Elective or GQ (if CMPSC 203 not taken)‡1 | 3 |
| Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 | Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 |
| Elective | 1 | ||
| 15 | 14-15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RPTM 415* | 3 | RPTM 495A* | 12 |
| RPTM 433W* | 3 | ||
| Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 | ||
| Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 | ||
| General Education Course (GWS) (ENGL 202D preferred)‡ | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total Credits 120-122 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
- 1
Supporting Course List: https://hhd.psu.edu/rptm/undergraduate/supporting-courses.
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Advising Notes:
Within the 30 credits of required General Education Domain courses, students must take 6 credits of Integrative Studies courses. If you need additional clarification, consult with your academic adviser.
HHD allows up to 6 credits from ROTC study to be counted toward General Education and major requirements. Some programs allow additional ROTC credits to be used for degree requirements.
Community Recreation Management Option: Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RPTM 101* | 3 | RPTM 201* | 3 |
| RPTM 120 or 120S* | 3 | General Education Course (Integrative Studies: Inter-Domain) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GWS) (ENGL 15, ENGL 30H, ESL 15, ENGL/CAS 137H recommended)‡ | 3 | General Education Course (GA) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GH) | 3 | General Education Course (Exploration) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GN) | 3 | General Education Course (GQ)‡ | 3 |
| First Year Seminar | 1-2 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| 16-17 | 16.5 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RPTM 236* | 3 | RPTM 220* | 3 |
| Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser‡ | 3 | RPTM 390* | 3 |
| RPTM 277* | 3 | RPTM 334* | 3 |
| General Education Course (Integrative Studies: Inter-Domain) | 3 | General Education Course (Exploration) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GS) | 3 | General Education Course (Exploration) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | ||
| 15 | 16.5 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RPTM 456* | 3 | RPTM 410* | 3 |
| RPTM 370 or 435* | 3 | RPTM 394* | 1 |
| Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 | Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 |
| General Education Course (GWS) (CAS 100, CAS 100A, CAS 100B, CAS 100C, or ENGL/CAS 138T recommended)‡ | 3 | Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 |
| Elective or GQ (if CMPSC 203 not taken)‡ | 3 | Elective | 4 |
| CAS 283 or CMPSC 203‡ | 3-4 | ||
| 18-19 | 14 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RPTM 433W* | 3 | RPTM 495A* | 12 |
| Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 | ||
| Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 | ||
| Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 | ||
| General Education Course (GWS) (ENGL 202D preferred)‡ | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total Credits 123-125 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
- 1
Supporting course list: https://hhd.psu.edu/rptm/undergraduate/supporting-courses.
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Advising Notes:
Within the 30 credits of required General Education Domain courses, students must take 6 credits of Integrative Studies courses. If you need additional clarification, consult with your academic adviser.
HHD allows up to 6 credits from ROTC study to be counted toward General Education and major requirements. Some programs allow additional ROTC credits to be used for degree requirements.
Outdoor Recreation Management Option: Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RPTM 101* | 3 | RPTM 220* | 3 |
| RPTM 120 or 120S* | 3 | General Education Course (Integrative Studies: Inter-Domain) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GWS) (ENGL 15, ENGL 30H, ESL 15, ENGL/CAS 137H recommended)‡ | 3 | General Education Course (Exploration) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GH) | 3 | General Education Course (GA) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GN) | 3 | General Education Course (GQ)‡ | 3 |
| First-Year Seminar | 1-2 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| 16-17 | 16.5 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CMPSC 203 or CAS 283‡ | 3-4 | RPTM 277* | 3 |
| RPTM 236* | 3 | RPTM 390* | 3 |
| RPTM 320 | 3 | RPTM 410* | 3 |
| Elective or GQ (if CMPSC 203 not taken)‡ | 3 | General Education Course (Integrative Studies: Inter-Domain) | 3 |
| General Education Course (Exploration) | 3 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| General Education Course (GS) | 3 | ||
| 18-19 | 13.5 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RPTM 325* | 3 | RPTM 230 (or Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser) | 3 |
| RPTM 330* | 3 | RPTM 326 (or Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser) | 3 |
| RPTM 394* | 1 | RPTM 327 (or Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser) | 3 |
| RPTM 456* | 3 | RPTM 425 (or Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GWS) (CAS 100, CAS 100A, CAS 100B, CAS 100C, ENGL/CAS 138T recommended)‡ | 3 | RPTM 430 (or Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser) | 3 |
| General Education Course (Exploration) | 3 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RPTM 433W* | 3 | RPTM 495A* | 12 |
| RPTM 435 | 3 | ||
| General Education Course (GWS) (ENGL 202D preferred)‡ | 3 | ||
| Elective | 4 | ||
| 13 | 12 | ||
| Total Credits 120-122 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
Additional Notes:
LIMITATIONS ON SOURCE AND TIME FOR CREDIT ACQUISITION Per Senate policy 83-80.5, the college dean or campus chancellor and program faculty may require up to 24 credits of course work in the major to be taken at the location or in the college or program where the degree is earned. Most majors in Health and Human Development require students to complete up to 24 credits for the major through courses taken at University Park. Courses taken at other Penn State campuses may not be counted toward this 24 credit minimum.
Advising Notes:
Within the 30 credits of required General Education Domain courses, students must take 6 credits of Integrative Studies courses. If you need additional clarification, consult with your academic adviser.
HHD allows up to 6 credits from ROTC study to be counted toward General Education and major requirements. Some programs allow additional ROTC credits to be used for degree requirements.
Professional Golf Management Option: Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, B.S. at University Park Campus
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| PSU 14 | 1 | ECON 102 (GS)† | 3 | RPTM 295A | 3 |
| ENGL 15, 30H, or ESL 15 (GWS)‡ | 3 | General Education Course (GHW; KINES 93 Recommended) | 3 | ||
| RPTM 120* | 3 | RPTM 220* | 3 | ||
| RPTM 100S | 2 | RPTM 100B (Counts for elective credits) | 3 | ||
| General Education Course (GH) | 3 | General Education Course (GA) | 3 | ||
| General Education Course (GN) | 3 | General Education Course (GQ)‡ | 3 | ||
| RPTM 100A (Counts for elective credits)1 | 3 | ||||
| 18 | 18 | 3 | |||
| Second Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| BA 304 | 3 | RPTM 100B (Counts for elective credits) | 0-3 | RPTM 395B | 3 |
| RPTM 277* | 3 | RPTM 236* | 3 | ||
| RPTM 250 | 2 | RPTM 360 | 3 | ||
| RPTM 100A (Counts for elective credits) | 0-3 | General Education Course (Explorative) | 3 | ||
| STAT 200 or 100 (GQ)†‡ | 3-4 | General Education Course (Integrative Studies: Inter-Domain) | 3 | ||
| Supporting Course (TURF 100 Turfgrass Mgmt. Recommended)2 | 3 | Supporting Course (ACCTG 211 Recommended)3 | 4 | ||
| 14-18 | 16-19 | 3 | |||
| Third Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| BA 3034 | 3 | RPTM 100B (Counts for elective credit) | 0-3 | RPTM 495B | 3 |
| RPTM 410* | 3 | RPTM 390* | 3 | ||
| RPTM 456* | 3 | RPTM 350 | 2 | ||
| RPTM 100A (Counts for elective credit) | 0-3 | CAS 100A or 100B (GWS)‡ | 3 | ||
| RPTM 254 (Golf Instruction) | 2 | Elective (BA 302 Recommended for students seeking Smeal Business Certificate) | 0-3 | ||
| RPTM 3362 | 3 | General Education Course (Exploration) | 3 | ||
| Supporting (BLAW 243 recommended) | 0-3 | General Education Course (Integrative Studies: Inter-Domain) | 3 | ||
| 14-20 | 14-20 | 3 | |||
| Fourth Year | |||||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits | Summer | Credits |
| RPTM 495C (Counts for supporting credits in the major) | 3 | ENGL 202D (GWS)‡ | 3 | RPTM 495D (Counts for supporting credits in the major) | 2 |
| HM 466 or RPTM 4154 | 3 | ||||
| RPTM 100B (Counts for elective credit) | 0-3 | ||||
| RPTM 433W* | 3 | ||||
| General Education Course (Exploration) | 3 | ||||
| Elective (BA 301 recommended for students seeking Smeal Business Certificate) | 0-3 | ||||
| Elective (RPTM 354 recommended) | 0-2 | ||||
| 3 | 12-20 | 2 | |||
| Total Credits 120-147 | |||||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
- 1
Continuous enrollment in Player Development is required the first year and each semester thereafter until the PGA PAT is passed.
- 2
Fall Only Offering
- 3
Spring Only Offering
- 4
Students seeking the Sports Studies minor should take BA 303 or RPTM 415
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Advising Notes:
- Total credits are variable depending on the Business Certificate, the Sports Studies Minor and total credits from Player Development.
- Students who have completed 29.1 credits with a 2.00 cumulative grade-point average are eligible for entrance into the major, except for the Professional Golf Management option.
- First-year students are admitted directly into the Golf Management option at the University Park campus only. In addition to the University's academic requirements, each student admitted to the Golf Management option must have a playing proficiency represented by a minimum golf handicap of 12 or lower. This must be certified in writing by a Professional Golf Association member or golf coach.
Commercial Recreation and Tourism Option: Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, B.S. at Commonwealth Campuses
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| General Education Course (GWS) (ENGL 15, ENGL 30H, ESL 15 recommended)‡ | 3 | CMPSC 203 (or General Education Course - GQ)*‡† | 4 |
| General Education Course (GH) | 3 | ECON 102 | 3 |
| General Education Course (GN) | 3 | General Education Course (GA) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GQ)‡ | 3 | General Education Course (GN) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GS) | 3 | Elective | 2 |
| PSU First Year Seminar (if required at campus) | 0-1 | ||
| 15-16 | 15 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CAS 283 (or Elective if CMPSC 203 taken as GQ)‡ | 3 | Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 |
| Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 | General Education Course (GSW) (ENGL 202D preferred)‡ | 3 |
| General Education Course (GWS) (CAS 100, CAS 100A, CAS 100B, CAS 100C recommended)‡ | 3 | General Education Course (GA) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GH) | 3 | General Education Course (GN) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| General Education Course (GS) | 3 | ||
| 13.5 | 16.5 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RPTM 101* | 3 | RPTM 277* | 3 |
| RPTM 120* | 3 | RPTM 300Y* | 3 |
| RPTM 210* | 3 | RPTM 390* | 3 |
| RPTM 220* | 3 | RPTM 394* | 1 |
| RPTM 236* | 3 | RPTM 410* | 3 |
| Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 2-3 | Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 |
| 17-18 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RPTM 370 or 435* | 3 | RPTM 495A* | 12 |
| RPTM 415* | 3 | ||
| RPTM 433W* | 3 | ||
| RPTM 456* | 3 | ||
| Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total Credits 120-122 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
All incoming Schreyer Honors College first-year students at University Park will take ENGL 137H/CAS 137H in the fall semester and ENGL 138T/CAS 138T in the spring semester. These courses carry the GWS designation and satisfy a portion of that General Education requirement. If the student’s program prescribes GWS these courses will replace both ENGL 15/ENGL 30H and CAS 100A/CAS 100B/CAS 100C. Each course is 3 credits.
Additional Notes:
LIMITATIONS ON SOURCE AND TIME FOR CREDIT ACQUISITION Per Senate policy 83-80.5, the college dean or campus chancellor and program faculty may require up to 24 credits of course work in the major to be taken at the location or in the college or program where the degree is earned. Most majors in Health and Human Development require students to complete up to 24 credits for the major through courses taken at University Park. Courses taken at other Penn State campuses may not be counted toward this 24 credit minimum.
Advising Notes:
Within the 30 credits of required General Education Domain courses, students must take 6 credits of Integrative Studies courses (Inter-domain or Linked courses). If you need additional clarification, consult with your academic adviser.
Community Recreation Management Option: Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, B.S. at Commonwealth Campuses
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| General Education Course (GWS) (ENGL 15, ENGL 30H, ESL 15 recommended)‡ | 3 | CMPSC 203 (or other General Education Course GQ)*‡† | 4 |
| General Education Course (GH) | 3 | ECON 102 | 3 |
| General Education Course (GN) | 3 | General Education Course (GA) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GQ)‡ | 3 | General Education Course (GN) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GS) | 3 | Elective | 3 |
| PSU First Year Seminar (if required at campus) | 0-1 | ||
| 15-16 | 16 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CAS 283 (or Elective if CMPSC 203 taken as GQ)* | 3 | General Education Course (GWS) (ENGL 202D preferred)‡ | 3 |
| General Education Course (GWS) (CAS 100, CAS 100A, CAS 100B, CAS 100C recommended)‡ | 3 | General Education Course (GA) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GH) | 3 | General Education Course (GN) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 | Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 |
| Elective | 2 | ||
| 13.5 | 15.5 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RPTM 101* | 3 | RPTM 277* | 3 |
| RPTM 120* | 3 | RPTM 334* | 3 |
| RPTM 201 | 3 | RPTM 390* | 3 |
| RPTM 220 | 3 | RPTM 394* | 1 |
| RPTM 236* | 3 | RPTM 410* | 3 |
| Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 | Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 |
| 18 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RPTM 370 or 435* | 3 | RPTM 495A* | 12 |
| RPTM 433W* | 3 | ||
| RPTM 456* | 3 | ||
| Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 | ||
| Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser1 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 12 | ||
| Total Credits 121-122 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
Additional Notes:
LIMITATIONS ON SOURCE AND TIME FOR CREDIT ACQUISITION Per Senate policy 83-80.5, the college dean or campus chancellor and program faculty may require up to 24 credits of course work in the major to be taken at the location or in the college or program where the degree is earned. Most majors in Health and Human Development require students to complete up to 24 credits for the major through courses taken at University Park. Courses taken at other Penn State campuses may not be counted toward this 24 credit minimum.
Advising Notes:
Within the 30 credits of required General Education Domain courses, students must take 6 credits of Integrative Studies courses (Inter-domain or Linked courses). If you need additional clarification, consult with your academic adviser.
Outdoor Recreation Management Option: Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management, B.S. at Commonwealth Campuses
The course series listed below provides only one of the many possible ways to move through this curriculum. The University may make changes in policies, procedures, educational offerings, and requirements at any time. This plan should be used in conjunction with your degree audit (accessible in LionPATH as either an Academic Requirements or What If report). Please consult with a Penn State academic adviser on a regular basis to develop and refine an academic plan that is appropriate for you.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| General Education Course (GWS) (ENGL 15, ENGL 30H, ESL 15 recommended)‡ | 3 | CMPSC 203 (or other General Education Course GQ)*‡† | 3-4 |
| General Education Course (GH) | 3 | General Education Course (GA) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GN) | 3 | General Education Course (GN) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GQ) | 3 | General Education Course (GS) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GS) | 3 | ||
| PSU First-Year Seminar (if required at campus) | 0-1 | ||
| 15-16 | 12-13 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| CAS 283 (or Elective if CMPSC 203 taken as GQ) | 3 | RPTM 120 (hybrid web section)* | 3 |
| General Education Course (GWS) (CAS 100, CAS 100A, CAS 100B, CAS 100C recommended)‡ | 3 | General Education Course (GWS) (ENGL 202D preferred)‡ | 3 |
| General Education Course (GA) | 3 | General Education Course (GH) | 3 |
| General Education Course (GN) | 3 | General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 |
| General Education Course (GHW) | 1.5 | Elective | 2-3 |
| 13.5 | 12.5-13.5 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RPTM 101* | 3 | RPTM 230 (or Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser) | 3 |
| RPTM 220 | 3 | RPTM 326 (or Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser) | 3 |
| RPTM 236* | 3 | RPTM 327 (or Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser) | 3 |
| RPTM 277* | 3 | RPTM 425 (or Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser) | 3 |
| RPTM 320* | 3 | RPTM 470 (or Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser) | 3 |
| RPTM 325* | 3 | RPTM 430 (or Supporting Course in Consultation with Academic Adviser) | 3 |
| 18 | 18 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Credits | Spring | Credits |
| RPTM 330* | 3 | RPTM 495A* | 12 |
| RPTM 390* | 3 | ||
| RPTM 394* | 1 | ||
| RPTM 410* | 3 | ||
| RPTM 433W* | 3 | ||
| RPTM 435* | 3 | ||
| RPTM 456* | 3 | ||
| 19 | 12 | ||
| Total Credits 120-123 | |||
- *
Course requires a grade of C or better for the major
- ‡
Course requires a grade of C or better for General Education
- #
Course is an Entrance to Major requirement
- †
Course satisfies General Education and degree requirement
University Requirements and General Education Notes:
US and IL are abbreviations used to designate courses that satisfy Cultural Diversity Requirements (United States and International Cultures).
W, M, X, and Y are the suffixes at the end of a course number used to designate courses that satisfy University Writing Across the Curriculum requirement.
General Education includes Foundations (GWS and GQ), Knowledge Domains (GHW, GN, GA, GH, GS) and Integrative Studies (Inter-domain) requirements. N or Q (Honors) is the suffix at the end of a course number used to help identify an Inter-domain course, but the inter-domain attribute is used to fill audit requirements. Foundations courses (GWS and GQ) require a grade of 'C' or better.
Additional Notes:
LIMITATIONS ON SOURCE AND TIME FOR CREDIT ACQUISITION Per Senate policy 83-80.5, the college dean or campus chancellor and program faculty may require up to 24 credits of course work in the major to be taken at the location or in the college or program where the degree is earned. Most majors in Health and Human Development require students to complete up to 24 credits for the major through courses taken at University Park. Courses taken at other Penn State campuses may not be counted toward this 24 credit minimum.
Advising Notes:
Within the 30 credits of required General Education Domain courses, students must take 6 credits of Integrative Studies courses (Inter-domain or Linked courses). If you need additional clarification, consult with your academic adviser.
Career Paths
Careers in Recreation, Park and Tourism Management (RPTM) include management positions in commercial resorts, event management businesses, golf courses and golf industry businesses, national and local park systems, environmental centers, outdoor adventure businesses and sports, fitness and recreation facilities in communities, universities, workplaces, military settings, and other locations. Graduate programs in RPTM educate students about research, theory and practice related to leisure and recreation of individuals and groups, including societal and cross-cultural dimensions. RPTM students can also use their degree to prepare for additional graduate training in public health, public administration, public policy, health administration, business or law.
Careers
Careers for RPTM graduates typically fit with the options within the degree program, including positions in:
- Commercial Recreation, Event and Tourism Management positions such as resort and cruise recreation director, travel and tourism management, corporate recreation and events planning, and sport and fitness venue management, including our Professional Golf Management option.
- Community and Nonprofit Recreation Management positions, including roles in community recreation centers, military recreation leadership, youth camp or senior center management and related positions.
- Outdoor Adventure and Natural Resource Management positions, such as park ranger, environmental or outdoor educator, wilderness program supervisor and outdoor recreation planner, among others.
Opportunities for Graduate Studies
Whether you are looking for a master's degree or your doctorate in RPTM, our multi-disciplinary graduate program is designed to educate students about research, theory and practice related to recreation, parks, tourism and leisure. Both the master of science (M.S.) and the doctor of philosophy (Ph.D.) programs help you develop an understanding of the social, environmental, psychological and economic aspects of human behavior in relation to the experience and delivery of recreation, park, tourism and leisure activities.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRADUATE STUDIES
Professional Resources
- Professional Golfers' Association of America
- Kurt Hahn Consortium for Values and Experiential Learning
- Denali National Park and Preserve
- Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center
- National Park and Recreation Association
- Pennsylvania Recreation and Park Society
- Equity in Parks and Recreation
- PGA of America Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Accreditation
Accredited by the Professional Golfers’ Association of America, the PGM option helps prepare students to manage golf facilities and programs within diverse settings including private, public, resort and military sectors. In addition, students may choose career paths related to marketing/sales of golf equipment and apparel, teaching and coaching, as well as tournament operations.
MORE INFORMATION ABOUT ACCREDITATION OF THE RECREATION, PARK, AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
Contact
University Park
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARK, AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT/PGA PROFESSIONAL GOLF MANAGEMENT
801 Ford Building
University Park, PA 16802
814-865-7034
kmp39@psu.edu
https://hhd.psu.edu/rptm/contact/faculty-staff
World Campus
DEPARTMENT OF RECREATION, PARK, AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT
801 Ford Building
University Park, PA 16802
814-865-1851
bjs48@psu.edu
Abington
DIVISION OF SOCIAL SCIENCES
1600 Woodland Road
Abington, PA 19001
215-881-7528
jab908@psu.edu
https://www.abington.psu.edu/academics/majors-at-abington/recreation-park-and-tourism-management
Greater Allegheny
RECREATION PARK & TOURISM MANAGEMENT
Main Building, 104B
4000 University Drive
McKeesport, PA 15132
412-675-9052
kkm6102@psu.edu
https://greaterallegheny.psu.edu/academics/degree-programs/recreation-park-tourism-management