Clemson PRTM Accreditation Information
Clemson University's Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management Program is accredited by the Council on Accreditation for Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT).
COAPRT accredits baccalaureate programs in parks, recreation, tourism, sport management, event management, therapeutic recreation and leisure studies offered at regionally accredited institutions within the United States and its territories, and at nationally accredited institutions in Canada and Mexico. COAPRT is, in turn, accredited by the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).
Click here to view current and past COAPRT Annual Reports for the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.
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COAPRT Target Results Reporting
COAPRT standard 2.05.05 requires reporting of aggregated results of learning outcomes assessment.
Results for 2023-2024 follow:
Targets for all 7.0 series outcomes: 90% of students will pass a project, exam, assignment, or exercise with a score of 70% or better.
Regarding 7.01:
Essay Exam (PRTM 2200) – at least 90% of students will score a 70% or better on this exam. Results: 93% (161/174) of students achieved a score of 70% or better on the Essay Exam. (Target met)
Professional Path (PRTM 2260) – at least 90% of the students will score a 70% or better on the Professional Path assignment. Results: 83% (145/174) of students achieved a score of 70% or better on the Professional Path assignment. (Target not met)
Foundations Test Series (PRTM 2200) – at least 90% of students will score a 70% or better on this test series Results: 84% (147/174) of students achieved a score of 70% or better on the Foundations Test Series. (Target not me)
Ideal Career Exploration (PRTM 2200) – 90% of students will score 70% or better on the Ideal Career Exploration assignment. Results: 83% (145/174) of students achieved a score of 70% or better on the Ideal Career Exploration assignment. (Target not met)
Regarding 7.02
Comprehensive Program Project – PLAN Portion (PRTM 2220) – 90% of students will achieve a score of 70% or better on the PLAN portion of the comprehensive program project Results: 97% (169/174) of students achieved a score of 70% or better on the PLAN portion of the Comprehensive Program Project. (Target met)
Comprehensive Program Project – IMPLEMENTATION Portion (PRTM 2220) - 90% of students will achieve a score of 70% or better on the IMPLEMENTATION portion of the comprehensive program project Results: 93% (161/173) of students achieved a score of 70% or better on the IMPLEMENTATION portion of the Comprehensive Program Project. (Target met)
Comprehensive Program Project – EVALUATION Portion (PRTM 2220) - 90% of students will achieve a score of 70% or better on the EVALUATION portion of the comprehensive program project Results: 96% (167/174) of students achieved a score of 70% or better on the EVALUATION portion of the Comprehensive Program Project. (Target Met)
Regrading 7.03
Capstone Agency Case Study (PRTM 2260) – at least 90% of students will get 70 or better on the Capstone Agency Case Study Results: 84% (147/174) of students achieved a score of 70 or better on the Capstone Agency Case Study (Written Report, Presentation, Individual Self-Evaluation scores averaged). (Target not met)
Foundations of Management and Administration Test Series (PRTM 2260) – at least 90% of students will score 70 or better on the management/administration final exam or two-test, test series Results: 68% (118/174) of students achieved a score of 70 or better on the management/administration test series. (Target not met)
Regarding 7.04:
96% (235/246) of all students completed 160 hours of PRTM 2060/2070 field experience (Pass/No Pass) courses: In Fall 2023, 100% (58/58) of all students completed 160 hours of PRTM 2060/2070 field experience (Pass/No Pass) courses. In Spring 2024, 93% (99/106) of all students completed 160 hours of PRTM 2060/2070 field experience (Pass/No Pass) courses. In Summer 2024, 95% (78/82) of all students completed 160 hours of PRTM 2060/2070 field experience (Pass/No Pass) courses. The 11 students who did not complete 160 hours of PRTM 2060/2070 field experience (Pass/No Pass) courses took an Incomplete (I). (Target met)
100% (128/128) of students enrolled in PRTM 4050 completed the 400-hour internship (11 in Fall 2023; 16 in Spring 2024; 101 in Summer 2024) (target met). 100% (4/4) of students enrolled in PRTM 4250 completed the 500-hour internship (4 in Summer 2024 - this is the very beginning of the transition of all RT students to this internship).
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Recreational Therapy Program Accreditation
The Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Recreational Therapy program is accredited by the Committee on Accreditation of Recreational Therapy Education (CARTE), through the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP).
Program curriculum was also designed to meet standards set by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Students who complete the B.S. program will be eligible to sit for certification from the NCTRC to become a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS).
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University Accreditation
Clemson University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award the bachelor's, master's, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges, 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, GA 30033-4097, 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Clemson University.
Important Information Regarding Degree Mills
Please watch this important video regarding degree and accreditation mills. According to CHEA, "Degree mills and accreditation mills mislead and harm. In the United States, degrees and certificates from mills may not be acknowledged by other institutions when students seek to transfer or go to graduate school. Employers may not acknowledge degrees and certificates from degree mills when providing tuition assistance for continuing education.
“Accreditation” from an accreditation mill can mislead students and the public about the quality of an institution. In the presence of degree mills and accreditation mills, students may spend a good deal of money and receive neither an education nor a useable credential." Read more on CHEA's website.
