Overview

The Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences (RPTS) at Texas A&M University provides opportunities that prepare you to become leaders in the field of recreation, parks and tourism and significant contributors to the quality of community life.

Careers

Our world-class education, cutting-edge research, and active outreach to professionals and the general public helps you succeed as a manager, administrator, entrepreneur, marketing professional, decision maker, or change agent in the recreation, park and tourism fields or possible career opportunities in the field of community development.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Principles of Community and Community Development
Community Organization and Natural Resources Management
Social, Economic and Cultural Issues in Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources
Analytic Techniques in Recreation, Parks and Tourism
Tourism Economics
Social Impacts of Tourism
Parks, Tourism and the Natural Environment

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 60 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-08-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

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Credits

70 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Station, United States

Disciplines

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

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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General requirements

Application & Fee
Official Transcripts and Records. You must submit transcripts from all colleges or universities attended (excluding community colleges).
Official Test Scores & English Proficiency
Letters of Recommendation
Statement of Purpose
Resume or Curriculum Vitae

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17738 USD / year

≈ 17738 USD / year
Out-of-State

17738 USD / year

≈ 17738 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10038 USD / year

≈ 10038 USD / year

Living costs

College Station

United States

964 - 1485 USD / month

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

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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

Available Scholarships

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

College Station

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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