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Clemson PRTM Accreditation Information
Clemson University's Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT).
COAPRT accredits baccalaureate programs in parks, recreation, tourism, sport management, event management, therapeutic recreation and leisure studies offered at regionally accredited institutions within the United States and its territories, and at nationally accredited institutions in Canada and Mexico. COAPRT is, in turn, accredited by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Click here to view the COPART 2021 Annual Report for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.
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COAPRT Target Results Reporting
COAPRT standard 2.05.05 requires reporting of aggregated results of learning outcomes assessment.
Results for 2021-2022 follow:
Targets for all 7.0 series outcomes: 90% of students will pass a project, exam, assignment, or exercise with a score of 70% or better.
Regarding 7.01:
Students surpassed targets on the Professional Path assignment, with 92% of students achieving a score of 70% or better.
Students surpassed targets on the Foundation Test Series that covers the foundation of the PRTM profession in history, science, and philosophy, with 95% of students achieving a score of 70% or better.
Regarding 7.02:
Students in PRTM 2220 surpassed targets on a comprehensive written program plan project, with 100% of students achieving a score of 70% or better. (Final GAP Plan)
Students in PRTM 3260 were just shy of the target on a comprehensive written program plan project, with 89% of students achieving a score of 70% or better. (Individualized Treatment Plan)
Students in PRTM 2220 surpassed targets on a program implementation exercise, with 100% of students achieving a score of 70% or better. (GAP Program Implementation Assignment)
Students in PRTM 3260 surpassed targets on a program implementation exercise, with 100% of students achieving a score of 70% or better. (Treatment Protocol Implementation)
Students in PRTM 2220 surpassed targets on a program evaluation project, with 100% of students achieving a score of 70% or better. (Evaluation of the Individualized Treatment Plan)
Students in PRTM 3260 surpassed targets on a program evaluation project, with 100% of students achieving a score of 70% or better. (Evaluation of the Individualized Treatment Plan)
Regarding 7.03:
Students surpassed targets on an administrative case study, with 95% of students achieving a score of 70% or better.
Students were just shy of the target for the objective exam, with 88% of students achieving a score of 70% or better. Since the last iteration of this test, items on this exam were modified to incorporate more synthesis types of questions.
Students surpassed targets on a written essay exam, with 94% of students achieving a score of 70% or better.
Regarding 7.04:
COAPRT also requires students graduating from the program to demonstrate through a comprehensive internship of not less than 400 clock hours and no fewer than 10 weeks, the potential to succeed as professionals at supervisory or higher levels in parks, recreation, tourism, or related organizations.
Target for PRTM 2060/2070 field experience: 90% of all students will complete 160 hours of PRTM 2060/2070 field experience: 94% (192/204) of all students completed 160 hours of PRTM 2060/2070 field experience (Pass/No Pass) courses.
Target for field experience evaluation: 95% of all students enrolled in PRTM 4050 Field Experience will complete internship requirements. 100% of students enrolled in the PRTM 4050 Field Experience completed their internship requirements.
Target for field experience evaluation: 80% of all students will receive an above average (4) or higher on all 9 professional dimensions required by our national accreditation body: 71% (64/90) of all students received an 'above average rating (4 on a 6-point scale) or higher on all 9 professional dimensions in the
Intern Supervisor Evaluation survey.
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PGA Golf Management Program Accreditation
Clemson University’s PGA Golf Management Program has been accredited by the PGA of America since 2001. This accreditation is evaluated every five years to ensure the program continues to meet PGA standards – and was last renewed in 2017. Learn more about PGA golf management university accreditation.
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Recreational Therapy Program Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Recreational Therapy program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education (CARTE), through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Program curriculum was also designed to meet standards set by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Students who complete the B.S. program will be eligible to sit for certification from the NCTRC to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
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University Accreditation
Clemson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the bachelor's, master's, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Clemson University.
Important Information Regarding Degree Mills
Please watch this important video regarding degree and accreditation mills. According to CHEA, "Degree mills and accreditation mills mislead and harm. In the United States, degrees and certificates from mills may not be acknowledged by other institutions when students seek to transfer or go to graduate school. Employers may not acknowledge degrees and certificates from degree mills when providing tuition assistance for continuing education.
“Accreditation” from an accreditation mill can mislead students and the public about the quality of an institution. In the presence of degree mills and accreditation mills, students may spend a good deal of money and receive neither an education nor a useable credential." Read more on CHEA's website.
