Overview

Learning outcomes

The Parks, Recreation, and Tourism program at University of Utah consists of a major in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism, an area of concentration, and a research core that includes dissertation research. A PhD in PRT requires a minimum of 67 semester hours of study beyond the masters degree. The exact number of hours and the specific courses to be taken are based on the needs of individual students, taking into account such factors as interests, future aspirations, academic history, and degree of exposure to the study of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. The PhD program requires approximately three full years of study beyond the master's degree.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Theory Development in PRT Research

Seminar in Managing and Facilitating recreation Experiences
Behavioral Science Foundations of Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Seminar in History and Philosophy of Leisure
Graduate Seminar in Parks, Recreation and Tourism
Independent Studies: Master's

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-19 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2023-12-19 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2024-05-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-04-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-05-01 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2024-08-23 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-06-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2024-08-01 00:00:00 , Local
Starting 2025-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-11-01 00:00:00 , International

More details

Some departments only admit students to certain terms (e.g., only fall).

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

Schedule an IELTS test!

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Interested in an IELTS preparation course? Get started here

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Landscape Architecture Tourism & Leisure View 11 other PhDs in Tourism & Leisure in United States

Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

Schedule an IELTS test!

TOEFL^® IBT

80

Interested in an IELTS preparation course? Get started here

Other requirements

General requirements

An applicant for admission to The Graduate School must meet the following minimum requirements:
An undergraduate GPA of at least 3.0, based on all undergraduate work. If the undergraduate GPA is below 3.0, a GPA will be calculated on the last 60 semester hours (90 quarter hours) of the undergraduate work for admission consideration;
Meeting the academic department’s admission standards, and receiving a recommendation for admission to their graduate program.

Tuition Fee

To always see correct tuition fees

International

19612 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9806 USD per semester during 60 months.
National

19612 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9806 USD per semester during 60 months.
In-State

5548 USD/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 2774 USD per semester during 60 months.

Living costs for Salt Lake City

1000 - 1730 USD /month

Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

Studyportals Student Grant Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and be among one of the 20 students to win €1000.

In order for us to give you accurate scholarship information, we ask that you please confirm a few details and create an account with us.

Loading

Scholarships Information

Below you will find PhD's scholarship opportunities for Parks, Recreation, and Tourism.

Available Scholarships

You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

About