Overview

At Recreation, Park and Tourism from Texas A&M University the non-thesis option is intended for current professionals or those seeking a degree leading to professional service in recreation, parks, or tourism.

Careers

You’ll find alumni from our nationally ranked program working at resorts and hotels, on cruise ships, in national and state parks and forests, at performing arts facilities and museums, in camps and youth-serving organizations, and countless other recreation businesses and parks.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Interrelationships of Recreation and Leisure Concepts

Social Science Foundations of Recreation, Parks and Tourism

Financing and Marketing Park and Recreation Resources

Principles of Community and Community Development

Community Organization

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-25 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

35 SCH

36 credits - Thesis option

35 credits - Non-thesis option

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

College Station, United States

Disciplines

Environmental Management Environmental Sciences Tourism & Leisure View 118 other Masters in Tourism & Leisure in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

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English requirements

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General requirements

TOEFL/IELTS Test Results (International Students Only)

GRE and GMAT Test Results

Application Processing Fee – The fee is $89 for students in the United States and $114 for International students.

Transcripts

Statement of Intent

Three letters of recommendation

Writing Samples- one or two.

List of the Faculty you would like the work with

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

36168 USD / year

≈ 36168 USD / year
Out-of-State

36168 USD / year

≈ 36168 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

16052 USD / year

≈ 16052 USD / year

Additional Details

Tuition for Summer option:

Residents: 1,639

Non-Residents: 3,173

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.

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Overview

Careers

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

College Station

Financing

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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