General Information on
PRTM
Graduate Degree Programs
- Graduate Student Committee
- General Information
- Course of Study
- Graduate Handbook
- Fellowship and Assistantship Information
- Clemson University Financial Aid
Fran McGuire, Co-Chair of Graduate Student Committee
Denise Anderson, Co-Chair of Graduate Student Committee
Faculty of PRTM
Three graduate degrees are offered: the Master of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management (M.PRTM), the Master of Science (M.S.), and the Ph.D. The M.PRTM is a professional degree designed to increase the depth and breadth of a student's knowledge while developing the student's practical administrative and management skills. The M.S. places greater emphasis on research design and methodology and requires a thesis representing an original contribution to scholarship acceptable to the faculty and Graduate School. The Ph.D. program is based on the student's grasp of recreation subject matter, competency to plan and conduct research, and the ability to effectively and professionally use written and oral communication.
Enrollment requires that the student hold a bachelor's degree for admission into the MPRTM or Master's programs and a Masters degree for admission into the Ph.D. program. The prospective student must file an application form, submit undergraduate transcripts and scores on all three sections of the Graduate Record Examination (GRE). Applications are accepted and encouraged from those whose undergraduate education did not include the formal study of recreation and parks. Normally, applications are considered in February of each year.
A number of applicants who have been admitted to either the Masters or Doctoral program in the Department will be selected for work with a faculty member who has compatible interests. Diverse faculty interests provide opportunities in such areas as therapeutic recreation, campus recreation, community recreation management, resource management and travel and tourism. Duties can include teaching, research, or related responsibilities, varying from 10 to 20 hours per week. Remuneration depends on hours worked and degree pursued. Hourly work associated with departmental projects may provide additional financial support. A limited number of University fellowships are also available.
For more information, contact the Coordinator of Graduate Studies at (PRTMGrd@clemson.edu) or call (864) 656-2183, FAX (864) 656-2226. You may also fill out our Prospective Student Request for Information.
If you would like to submit the Departmental Supplemental Information Form, please fill out the form. A formal Graduate School application must also be submitted http://www.grad.clemson.edu/Admission.php
The course of study is uniquely developed for each student in consultation with a graduate advisory committee. Factors determining the course of study will include the student's interests and goals, the undergraduate course of study, the student's employment history, and the degree program. For course descriptions, please see page 133 (10 of 12) in the Course of Instruction Catalog (pdf format).
Fellowship and Assistantship Information
In addition to the normal Departmental Assistantships, other funding sources include:
- Conover Graduate Fellowship
- Bishop Assistantship in Tourism
- George B. Hartzog, Jr. Fellowship
- University Fellowships
Clemson University Financial Aid
Additional general information about graduate school and application forms may be obtained at
www.grad.clemson.edu
or contact:
Graduate Coordinator
Department of Parks,
Recreation and Tourism Management
263 Lehotsky Hall,
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634-0735
Tel. (864) 656-2183
GRDPRTM@clemson.edu
©Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management. Last updated on January 28, 2008