Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions - (COAPRT)

The Council on Accreditation for Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions accredits undergraduate higher education curricula related to parks, recreation, tourism and related specialization professions. Its geographic scope encompasses the United States, its territories, Canada, and Mexico (2019).)

Recognized by

  • Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)
Shelley Dahle
COAPRT Programs Manager

1401 Marvin Rd NE
STE 307, #172
Lacey, WA 98516
United States

The institutions (programs) listed here have been accredited as of March 2023, as reported by the accrediting organization. As information about institutions (programs) that have obtained or lost their accreditation subsequent to this date has become available and verified, these institutions (programs) have been added or deleted.

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CHEA Profile Accredited Program City State / Territory / Province
California State University, Northridge No Accredited Programs - still displayed on site Northridge CA
Frostburg State University Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Parks Management Program Frostburg MD
George Mason University Bachelor of Science - Recreation Management Program Manassas VA
Georgia Southern University Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Tourism Management Program Statesboro GA
Grambling State University Bachelor of Science - Leisure Studies Program Grambling LA
Illinois State University Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Park Administration Program and Therapeutic Recreation Normal IL
Indiana University Bloomington Bachelor of Science - Recreation Common Core Bloomington IN
Ithaca College Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Leisure Studies Program and Therapeutic Recreation Program and Outdoor Adventure Leadership Ithaca NY
Kansas State University No Accredited Programs - still displayed on site Manhattan KS
Kent State University No Accredited Programs - still displayed on site Kent OH
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania Bachelor of Science - Recreation Management Core Lock Haven PA
Longwood University Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation Program Farmville VA
Metropolitan State University of Denver Bachelor of Arts - Recreation Professions Program Denver CO
Middle Tennessee State University Bachelor of Science - Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies Program Murfreesboro TN
Minnesota State University, Mankato Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services Program Mankato MN
Missouri State University Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Sport and Park Administration Springfield MO
North Carolina Central University Bachelor of Science - Recreation Administration Program Durham NC
North Carolina State University Bachelor of Science - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Managment Program Raleigh NC
Northern Arizona University Bachelor of Science - Parks and Recreation Management Flagstaff AZ
Northwest Missouri State University Bachelor of Science - Recreation Program Maryville MO
Ohio University Bachelor of Science - Recreation Studies Program Athens OH
Old Dominion University Bachelor of Science - Park, Recreation and Tourism Studies Program Norfolk VA
Pittsburg State University No Accredited Programs - still displayed on site Pittsburg KS
Radford University Bachelor of Science - Generalist Radford VA
San Francisco State University Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks, and Tourism San Francisco CA
San Jose State University Bachelor of Science - Recreation/Recreation Management and Recreation Therapy San Jose CA
Shepherd University No Accredited Programs - still displayed on site Shepherdstown WV
Southeast Missouri State University Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Park Administration program Cape Girardeau MO
Springfield College Bachelor of Science - Recreation Management Springfield MA
St. Joseph’s University, New York Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Leisure Studies Program Patchogue NY
SUNY Cortland Bachelor of Science - Core Curriculum of all four undergraduate majors and Therapeutic Recreation Cortland NY
State University of New York Brockport Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Leisure Studies Program Brockport NY
Temple University No Accredited Programs - still displayed on site Philadelphia PA
Texas A&M University Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences Program College Station TX
Texas State University Bachelor of Science - Recreation Administration Program and Recreation Administration, Concentration in Therapeutic Recreation San Marcos TX

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***Indicates Applicant only