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Contact

Lea Bingham
Assistant Dean, University Transfer
Phillips (Building 3), room 3-126
919-536-7223, ext. 8004
transfercenter@durhamtech.edu

Parks and Recreation Management

University Transfer Options

Students who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree in Parks and Recreation Management should complete the Associate in Arts (AA) degree which will transfer to all UNC System schools, most North Carolina independent colleges and universities, and most out of state institutions.

The Associate in Arts (AA)

The Associate in Arts (AA) is intended for students who ultimately wish to complete a baccalaureate arts degree at a four-year college or university. Students in this program develop foundational knowledge particularly business, English, fine arts, foreign languages, history, philosophy, psychology, or sociology.

Course Selection Guide

This course selection guide shown below has been developed by referencing the Baccalaureate Degree plans or the student plans for the Bachelor of Arts degrees at the universities listed below.

  • Appalachian State University (ASU) - Recreation Management, Recreation Park Management Concentration
  • NC Central University (NCCU) - Recreation Administration (Parks and Recreation Management and Recreational Therapy Concentrations)
  • NC State University (NCSU) - Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management
  • UNC-Greensboro (UNC-G) - Recreation and Parks Management (Community Recreation & Event Planning and Therapeutic Recreation Concentrations)

Students should print out and save the for their major and intended transfer university.

View the printable Parks and Recreation Course Selection Guide (pdf).

Guaranteed Admissions Pathways

麻豆影视 has partnered with several universities to develop guaranteed admissions pathways for a seamless transition into their baccalaureate programs for eligible students who complete a 麻豆影视 university transfer degree (AA, AS, AFA, and AE). Students must apply for acceptance into these programs.

View more information about Guaranteed Admissions Pathways and the list of universities. 

Suggested Paths

Short Term

(12 months or less)

Long Term

(More than 12 months)