Parks, Recreation, and

Tourism
Graham Bunt

The department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism

undergraduate and graduate programs prepare students in
a wide array of fields concerned with social,
environmental, and economic aspects of society.

WHAT IS PRT?

We
create,
share,
Our
Mission
and apply knowledge
about PRT to inspire
students, inform
policy, serve social
needs, encourage
sustainability and
economic vitality ,
and advocate for the
health of people,
communities, and
the environment of
which we are part.

Our Vision
We advance
individual,
community, and
environmental health
through education,
research, and action
informed by the
preventive,
developmental, and
rehabilitative powers
of PRT.

Studying leisure activities is crucial to making

the world a better place.
Environmental Stewardship is one aspect of PRT included
either directly or indirectly in all PRT programs.

Emphasis Areas
Adventure and Outdoor Programs
Commercial Recreation Management
Community Recreation and Sports
Management
Hospitality Management
Natural Resources Recreation
Planning and Management
Therapeutic Recreation

Providing students with the theoretical knowledge,

operational expertise, and technical skills to be successful
lodging and foodservice managers.

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT

The Travel and Tourism Industry

American Hotel and Lodging
Association (AHLA)
http://www.ahla.com/
Travel and Tourism: Opening Doors for
your Future
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=
yRo2rdJBMHY

Curriculum

Marketing
Accounting
Resort Management
Food and Beverage
Convention Management
Hospitality Law
Front Office Procedures

Internships
All PRT students are required to
enroll in two internships before
earning their degrees.
Internships contribute invaluable
hands-on experience and shape the
trajectory of student careers.

Works Cited:
University of Utah Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism http://www.health.utah.edu/parks-recreation-tourism/
Travel and Tourism: Opening Doors for your Future https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yRo2rdJBMHY
American Hotel and Lodging Association - http://www.ahla.com/
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