Program Detail

University of Missouri-Columbia

Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Jenny Upah, Program Coordinator
Email
105 Anheuser-Busch Nat Res
BLDG 105C Anheuser-Busch Building
Columbia, MO  65211-0001
(573) 882-9524

Accredited Program

  • Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism
    Initial Accreditation: 10/1/1977
    Next Review: 2031
    Accreditation Status: Continued Accreditation
    Program Accreditation Status
    Program Information
    2024 Annual Report
    2023 Annual Report
    2022 Annual Report
    2021 Annual Report




    • Parks, Recreation and Sport, The University of Missouri's Bachelor of Science in Parks, Recreation and Sport provides students with opportunities to develop knowledge and skills for planning and management professionals in the fields of parks, recreation, sport and tourism. The degree offers four emphasis areas: Sport Management, Recreation Administration, Tourism Development, and Natural Resource Recreation Management.

    COAPRT Standard 7.01. - Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the following entry-level knowledge: a) the nature and scope of the relevant park, recreation, tourism or related professions and their associated industries; b) techniques and processes used by professionals and workers in these industries; and c) the foundation of the profession in history, science and philosophy.
    • Outcome:
      Students will be able to understand the meaning of recreation play, sport, recreation and games
    • Measure Type:
      Direct
    • Assessment Method:
      14 Exam Questions
    • Result:
      In Spring 2023: 114 students in the course, the average for these 14 exam questions was 75%
    COAPRT Standard 7.02. - Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.
    • Outcome:
      Explain the ethical and social obligations required of the sport and recreation industries.
    • Measure Type:
      Direct
    • Assessment Method:
      Engaging in discussion board questions in PRST2281
    • Result:
      Fall 2022 (36 total students): 97% of the students achieved a 75% or higher on the assignment. Spring 2022 (62 total students): 100% of the students achieved a 75% or greater on the assignment
    COAPRT Standard 7.03. - Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate entry-level knowledge about operations and strategic management/administration in parks, recreation, tourism and/or related professions..
    • Outcome:
      Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of parks and nature with psychological, social, and physical health.
    • Measure Type:
      Direct
    • Assessment Method:
      Using a current issues brief assignment for the PRST4250 course
    • Result:
      82% scored 75% or better on the assignment