Dr. Carter Hunt

Associate Professor

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Biography

Carter Hunt is an Associate Professor at Pennsylvania State University in the College of Health and Human Development, specializing in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management. His research integrates biodiversity conservation with sustainable community development and nature-based tourism, employing a unique blend of environmental anthropology and conservation psychology. He directs the Dual-title Transdisciplinary Research Environment Society (TREES) program and the Intercollegiate Minor in Sustainability Leadership (SUSLD). Hunt's academic credentials include a Ph.D. in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Science and a Master’s degree in the same field, both from Texas A&M University. He has also completed a Postdoctoral fellowship in Environmental Anthropology at Stanford University. His wealth of knowledge is complemented by a robust comprehension of pro-environmental behavior, ethnographic research methods, and eco-tourism across diverse geographies, including Ecuador, Colombia, and Costa Rica.

Research Interests

Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

Pennsylvania State University • University Park, PA

Focuses on recreation, park, tourism management, and conducts research on biodiversity conservation and sustainable community development.

Requirements for Pennsylvania State University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3
TOEFL
Writing
Required:24
Speaking
Required:23
Total
Required:100
IELTS
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
GRE General
Prerequisites
Master's degree in related field for PhD Baccalaureate degree from accredited institution
Application Checklist
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Writing Sample
  • Official Transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

GRE scores are highly recommended but not strictly required for Applied Linguistics.