BS Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism at University of Missouri-Columbia

Programme overview

The field of parks, recreation, sport, and tourism is a multi-billion-dollar industry that encompasses essential environmental and social issues such as conservation, community building, human development, health and well-being, and the quality of life. The Parks, Recreation, Sport, and Tourism program provides students with opportunities to develop knowledge and skills for designing, managing, and evaluating various leisure services across a variety of user groups.

Faculty: College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources | Department: Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism | Location: Columbia, MO, United States

What you will study

Students earning a Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism are required to complete all University general education , University graduation, and degree requirements, including selected foundational courses which fulfill University general education requirements. A student may earn a second emphasis by using the emphasis core requirements of one towards professional electives in the other (see emphasis area pages for additiona

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Entry requirements

Applies to the University of Missouri undergraduate admission, not specific to this major: Students must apply before and be admitted to the accelerated program before reaching 90 credit hours. Applying to the accelerated program is a two-step process: Step 1: Graduate School Application. Students are required to submit a Graduate School Application for admission. Step 2: Dual Enrollment From/Approval. Students are to meet with their academic advisor and/or the PRST Graduate Emphasis Area Coordinator (EAC) to confirm eligibility and complete the Dual Enrollment Form . This step will allow students to begin their graduate level requirements while completing the undergraduate program. Important Notes: completion of the dual enrollment form and approval does not guarantee admission to the Graduate School. Both steps in the application process must be submitted by October 1st for consideration.

Domestic applicants: USD 14,906 a year (2026-27). Missouri resident tuition for the 2026-27 academic year (fall and spring, 12-18 credit hours per term flat rate), Tuition Tier 1; the tier is assigned by major in the Cashiers Office tuition calculator (cashiers.missouri.edu/tuition-and-fees/undergraduate Source

International applicants: USD 38,068 a year (2026-27). Non-Missouri resident tuition for the 2026-27 academic year (fall and spring, 12-18 credit hours per term flat rate), Tuition Tier 1; the tier is assigned by major in the Cashiers Office tuition calculator. Excludes the $1,256 mandatory fees, housing and Source

Freshman applicants can apply for the Fall term; the Mizzou application and Common Application open on Aug. 1 for the following academic year. Transfer students can begin in the Fall, Spring or Summer term.

Transfer applications are listed for Spring 2027 and Fall 2027 entry.

Freshman applications open Aug. 1; the priority deadline for admission and scholarship consideration is Dec. 1 and the application deadline is July 1. Admission decisions are released from Oct. 1 on a rolling basis. Honors College applications open Sept. 15 and close Feb. 1.

Transfer applications for Spring 2027 opened May 1, 2026 and for Fall 2027 open Aug. 1, 2026; the FAFSA deadline is Feb. 1, 2027 and the deadline for general, competitive and departmental scholarships for Fall 2027 transfers is Feb. 1, 2027.

Freshman applicants apply through the Mizzou Application or the Common Application, pay a $55 application fee, and may apply with ACT or SAT scores or through the test-optional review (homeschooled students and students from non-accredited schools must submit a test score).

International undergraduate applicants have no application deadline (applying 6-12 months before the start term is recommended), pay a $65 application fee, and are not required to submit SAT/ACT scores; an English proficiency exam score is required.

Graduate programmes apply through the Graduate School online application for admission, which requires a qualifying bachelor degree and at least a 3.0 GPA in the last 60 hours of baccalaureate coursework; School of Law, School of Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine and Occupational Therapy Doctorate have their own application processes.

Apply through the official page: https://admissions.missouri.edu/apply/

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