Congratulations on being admitted to the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources (CAFNR)! As a future Tiger, we want you to get a glimpse of what you can experience in the parks, recreation, sport and tourism degree program. Click on the links below to learn more about the CAFNR Experience!

With four unique emphasis areas, the parks, recreation, sport and tourism degree program in the University of Missouri College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources provides students with opportunities to develop knowledge and skills for designing, managing and evaluating various leisure services across a variety of user groups. The degree program is comprehensive yet tailored to meet the needs of students based on current job requirements and professional trends including leadership, communication, problem solving, marketing and programming.

All CAFNR undergraduate students take part in a “signature experience” during their time on campus. This is denoted as the “RISE” Initiative: Research, International, Service learning, Experiential learning.

CAFNR students volunteered at the 2023 NFL Draft — earning class credit and taking part in an unforgettable hands-on experience. A group of 38 parks, recreation, sport and tourism majors worked various game stations, oversaw logistics and offered general assistance at the NFL’s biggest offseason event.

Diego Branda experienced international sport management and world culture in Barcelona this summer.

CAFNR Has a Lot to Offer

Each of the 14 degree programs in CAFNR impact the largest industries in the region and address the most significant challenges in our world today, including agricultural policy and economics; tourism and hospitality; food nutrition, production, processing and safety; environmental sustainability; and animal and human health.

• CAFNR awards $1.5 million in scholarships annually
• Graduation rate is 17% higher than state and national averages
• 98.8% of graduates are employed full-time or enrolled in graduate school
• 200-plus employers recruit CAFNR students
• 51% of CAFNR students graduate debt free
• Multiple accelerated programs provide opportunities to earn bachelor’s and master’s degrees simultaneously

A job with The Basketball Tournament allows Luke Rubin to explore his passion for sports.

A degree from CAFNR impacts your future and career, as well as the core components of society — helping to feed the world and keep it healthy. This past Senior Spotlight features Jack Dorson, a recent graduate of the parks, recreation, sport and tourism degree program, as he shares his favorite experiences as a CAFNR student and how the College prepared him for the future.

Build leadership skills and friendships in more than 40 CAFNR-specific clubs and organizations. Each program has activities tailored to its students, in addition to many College-wide opportunities. Getting involved is a great way to expand on classroom learning, meet others with similar interests — and have some fun along the way!