Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources- Parks, Recreation and Tourism/ MSc in Natural Resources - Parks, Recreation and Tourism in Columbia United States | University of Missouri

The School of Natural Resources stands among a select group of U.S. institutions offering a fully integrated natural resources curriculum. As part of the College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, it covers diverse disciplines including atmospheric sciences, environmental studies, aquatic ecosystems, forest management, park administration, leisure studies, earth sciences, hospitality management, and conservation biology. The school adopts a unified scientific methodology for managing natural resources, operating from the Anheuser-Busch Natural Resources Building which features cutting-edge educational spaces, research laboratories, and community outreach facilities.
This institution hosts some of America's longest-running academic programs. MU's Soil Science Department originated in 1914, followed by the Fisheries and Wildlife Program in 1937. Forestry studies began at MU in 1947, achieving School of Forestry status by 1957. The Atmospheric Science Department launched in 1966, with Parks, Recreation and Tourism joining in 1988. The current name was adopted in 1989, and in 2017, the school restructured its graduate offerings into seven specialized tracks: Sustainable Land Use, Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems, Forest Resources, Social Aspects of Conservation, Outdoor Recreation Management, Earth System Sciences, and Hydrological Studies. With more than 800 students across all levels and 50 faculty members, the school is recognized for its academic excellence, career-focused approach, vibrant student groups, and exceptional mentorship programs.