NC State University

Transfer Guide

NC State University
Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management, BS

Transfer Guide for Associate in Arts

2024-2025

Concentration(s): Recreation & Park Management
Delivery Method: On-Campus

Program Admission Notes:

NC State Undergraduate Admissions employs a holistic approach in reviewing transfer students’ applications and considers a range of accomplishments and qualifications. Recommended courses and GPA are major critical path courses or departmental recommendations and are not minimum requirements for transfer admissions.
  • 2.5 and above GPA
  • English Composition I & II equal to NC State’s ENG 101 (ENG 111 + 112= ENG 101 and ENG 1**)
  • College-level Precalculus
  • 1 semester of science with lab

Contact:

John Harrington
jmharr19@ncsu.edu

Revised: June, 2024

College Level Foreign Language Requirements:

Major World Language requirement is fulfilled by qualification under the CAA.

Major-Specific Course Recommendations:

Students are encouraged to build the North Carolina Community College (NCCC) course recommendations below into the associate degree to best prepare for the intended university and major.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
ENG 111: Writing and Inquiry 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
ENG 112: Writing/Research in the Disc 3 ENG 1GEP: 100 Level English Composition English Composition Required for Admission to Univ.
COM 120: Intro Interpersonal Com
OR
COM 231: Public Speaking 		3 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts Required Course
ECO 251: Prin of Microeconomics 3 EC 201: Principles of Microeconomics UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Required Course
MAT 171: Precalculus Algebra 4 MA 107: Precalculus I & MA 1**: 100 Level Mathematics UGETC Math Required Course
MAT 152: Statistical Methods I 4 ST 311: Introduction to Statistics & ST 3**: 300 Level Statistics Additional General Education Courses Required Course
PSY 150: General Psychology 3 PSY 200: Introduction to Psychology UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences Suggested Course

Remaining Associate Degree Requirements:

In addition to major-specific course recommendations above, students should work with a community college advisor to select additional community college courses to fulfill the remaining associate degree requirements identified below.

Recommended NCCC Course Credit
Hours		 University Equivalent Associate Degree
Requirement Fulfilled		 University Requirement Fulfilled
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 6 University Equivalencies UGETC Humanities/Fine Arts General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 3 University Equivalencies UGETC Social/Behavioral Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 4 University Equivalencies UGETC Natural Sciences General Education
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 9 University Equivalencies Additional General Education Courses General Education, Elective
Student Choice/No Preference (Approved Course Options) 14 University Equivalencies Elective/Pre-Major Courses General Education, Elective
ACA 122: College Transfer Success 1 TR ***: Elective Academic Transition Elective

Additional Information From NC State University:

This concentration is designed for people interested in promoting community health and wellbeing, who enjoy program/facility development, who are interested in environmental protection and conservation, and who want to make a positive impact on the lives of others and the natural environment. A 10-week learning experience is required for this major. Please contact the NC State Department of Parks, Recreation & Tourism Management for more information. 

Remaining Courses to be Taken at NC State are based on CAA eligibility and completion of all required and suggested courses in this transfer guide. Remaining courses, hours and time to degree may vary for each student.

Remaining Bachelor’s Degree Requirements at University:

University Course Credit
Hours		 University Course Notes
PRT 152: Introduction to Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Event Management 3
PRT 220: Foundations of Tourism and Event Management 3
PRT 238: Diversity and Inclusion in Recreation and Sport 3
PRT 358: Recreation Program Planning 4
PRT 359: Organizational Leadership in Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Event Management 3
PRT 371: Risk Management in Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Event Management 3
PRT 375: Professional Development and Internship Orientation 2
PRT 380: Evidence-based decision making in Recreation, Sport, Tourism, and Event Management 3
PRT 475: Recreation and Park Internship 8

Provides prospective park, recreation and leisure service professionals a 400-hour (ten week) learning experience in a selected agency or organization, under the joint supervision of a qualified manager and a university internship supervisor.
PRT 454: Finance and Economics of Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Event Management 3
Recreation/Park Management Electives 15
PRT 240: Geospatial Applications for Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Event Management 3
PRT 230: Foundations of Outdoor Recreation Management 3
Free Electives 21

This major requires a total of 21 Free Elective hours. Remaining Free Electives will vary for each student.