Overview
What is Recreation, Parks and Tourism Resources at WVU like?
Description
The Recreation, Parks and Tourism Resources (RPTR) major prepares you for professional careers in the parks, recreation and conservation fields.
Our graduates work in leadership positions with city, county, regional, state and federal parks and recreation and conservation agencies. Other RPTR graduates find leadership opportunities within the business sector — with resorts, outfitters and adventure education programs. Graduates also pursue rewarding careers in the diverse non-profit sector, working for youth-serving agencies like the Boy or Girl Scouts, conservation agencies like the Nature Conservancy or watershed associations like the Friends of Cheat.
Recreation, Parks and Tourism Resources program highlights:
At a Glance
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College/School:
Davis College of Agriculture, Natural Resources and Design -
Division:
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Department:
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Degree Designation:
BSR -
Degree Program:
Recreation, Parks and Tourism Resources -
Program:
Recreation, Parks and Tourism Resources
Next Steps
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Tailor this major to your interests by taking courses in one of these areas:
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Adventure Recreation
Prepares students to join a global community of adventure and experiential educators having the shared goal enriching lives through experiential education. Graduates work for programs as diverse as Outward Bound or the National Outdoor Leadership School. -
Park and Outdoor Recreation
Prepares students for professional careers with city, county, regional, state and federal parks, recreation and conservation agencies like the National Park Service or Cleveland Metro Parks. -
Sustainable Tourism
Prepares students to work in the tourism field, especially for programs dedicated to balancing profit-making with social or environmental goals, such as supporting rural communities or protecting special places. Graduates work for a variety of ecotourism, heritage tourism and agri-tourism organizations.