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 November 2024, 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.

Filter by First Letter of Program Name
CHEA Profile Accredited Program City State / Territory / Province
Southern Connecticut State University Recreation Therapy; Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management; Recreation and Leisure New Haven CT
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
Texas State University Bachelor of Science - Recreation Administration Program and Recreation Administration, Concentration in Therapeutic Recreation San Marcos TX
University of Idaho Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Sport, and Tourism Management Moscow ID
University of Mississippi Bachelor of Science - Sports and Recreation Administration Program University MS
University of Missouri-Columbia Bachelor of Science - Parks, Recreation and Tourism Program Sport Columbia MO
University of New Hampshire Bachelor of Science - Recreation Management and Policy Program Durham NH
The University of North Carolina at Greensboro Bachelor of Science - Professional Core Community Recreation and Event Planning; and Therapeutic Recreation Greensboro NC
University of Northern Iowa Bachelor of Arts - Leisure, Youth and Human Services Cedar Falls IA
University of St. Francis Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Sport Management Major and Recreation Therapy Concentration Joliet IL
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation and Sport Management Knoxville TN
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse Bachelor of Science - Recreation Management Program and Therapeutic Recreation Program La Crosse WI
Virginia Wesleyan University Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Leisure Studies Program; and Recreational Therapy Virginia Beach VA
West Virginia University Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Resources Morgantown WV
Western Carolina University Parks Nad Recreation Management Cullowhee NC
Western Illinois University Bachelor of Science Macomb IL
Western Kentucky University Bachelor of Science - Recreation Administration Program Bowling Green KY
Western Washington University Bachelor of Science - Recreation Program and Therapeutic Recreation Program Bellingham WA
Winston-Salem State University Bachelor of Science - Therapeutic Recreation Program Winston-Salem NC
York University Bachelor of Science - Recreation and Leisure Administration Program York PA

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***Indicates Applicant only