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ARCHIVED 2007-2008 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Parks and Recreation Management, B.S.
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Major Requirements
The major requires 38-40 hours as follows: Concentrations, at least 12 hours selected from the following:
Outdoor Leadership and Instruction:
Commercial and Resort Recreation:
Recreation Resource Management Hours: 12
An approved area of study tailored to suit specific land agencies such as the National Park Service, Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management, state parks, and Army Corp of Engineers. Electives
General electives, 26-28 hours, are required to complete the program. Admission criteria:
All requirements for admission to Parks and Recreation Management (PRM) must be met by the beginning of the semester following the semester in which the student submitted the application. The following are requirements for admission:
- complete an essay after reviewing current PRM journals on reasons for becoming a PRM major;
- complete a personal strategic plan with an adviser in which the plan should include involvement in professional activities as well as academic expectations;
- earn (and maintain) a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5 on hours attempted at WCU.
Curriculum Guide for Parks and Recreation Management, B.S. Degree
Fall Semester (Hours 15)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
- 190 series First Year Seminar Credits: (3)
- JS 101 Jumpstart Credits: (0)
Spring Semester (Hours 15)
- C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
- P1 Social Sciences Credits: (3)
- P3 History Credits: (3)
Fall Semester (Hours 15)
- P4 Humanities Credits: (3)
- P5 Fine and Performing Arts Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 13)
- C5 Physical & Biological Sciences Credits: (3)
- P6 World Cultures Credits: (3)
Note: At least one course in perspectives must be upper division.
Fall Semester (Hours 15)
- Guided elective Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 15)
- Guided elective Credits: (3)
- PRM Concentration Credits: (3)
- Guided elective Credis: (3)
- Guided elective Credids: (3)
Graduation Fee
After earning ninety hours, the student must file an application form with the Dean after paying a $30 graduation fee to the University Cashier. Fall Semester (Hours 14)
- Guided elective Credits: (2)
- Guided elective Credits: (3)
- Guided elective Credits: (3)
- PRM Concentration Credits: (3)
- PRM Concentration Credits: (3)
Spring Semester (Hours 12)
- Guided elective Credits: (3)
- Guided elective Credits: (3)
- PRM Concentration Credits: (3)
Total Hours for Degree: 120
Additional Information
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Students may finish earlier if they attend summer school at WCU or another approved institution. |
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