The Recreation, Parks, and Tourism (RPT) Department at San Francisco State University, in existence since 1946, has established a reputation for excellence. From distinguished faculty with extensive experience in teaching, research, and service, to a dynamic curriculum based on comprehensive feedback from students, alumni, current trends, and an advisory board of RPT professionals, students acquire the knowledge and skills to:
Engineer Experiences that Engage, Empower, and Educate.
One of the program’s most important resources for faculty and the curriculum is the diversity and vitality of the San Francisco Bay Area. The number of agencies, institutions, and leisure enterprises makes the region a hands-on classroom and living laboratory for public, private, and nonprofit recreation; local, state, and national parks; and domestic and international tourism.
The Master of Science in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism develops leaders in the RPT profession and prepares students for an advanced degree (e.g., Ph.D.). The curriculum allows students to focus on their interest area within the field. Courses are taught by RPT faculty from three different California State University campuses who have a wide range of skills, interests, and expertise. Core classes are hybrid (partially in-person and partially online), which allows for geographical freedom and meaningful face-to-face experiences. To build a cohort with strong professional and social ties, students are almost exclusively accepted in the fall semester.
| Level | Masters |
| Discipline | Sciences |
| Duration | 24 months |
| Intakes | Aug |
| Application Fees | USD 0 |
| Tuition Fees | USD 13512 |
| Campus | Main |
| Language proficiency (minimum) | |
| IELTS | 6.5 |
|---|---|
| TOEFL | 80 |
| PTE | 59 |
| Duolingo | 120 |
| Exam proficiency (minimum) | |
| SAT | Not Required / Waiver |
|---|---|
| ACT | Not Required / Waiver |
| GRE | Not Required / Waiver |
| GMAT | Not Required / Waiver |
Minimum GPA - 77%
1201-1400
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