Parks and Recreation Management, BS

Total number of hours for the program: 120.

The Parks and Recreation Management Program promotes resourcefulness, independent thinking, the ability to cope with change, and service to society, by preparing leaders in the parks, recreation, and leisure services fields. The program prepares professionals to design, plan, promote, and deliver the physical and social components of the leisure service industry. This includes skills in administration, management, research and evaluation, leadership, and instruction. Graduates will be prepared to manage resources, facilities, and programs, and to lead and instruct for programs in commercial, public, and non-profit settings. Because students may work with minors during their time in the PRM program, all students are required to complete at least one background check.

Liberal Studies Hours (42 hours)

Liberal Studies Program Requirements

Major Requirements (41-45 hours)

The major requires 41-45 hours, including all of the following:

PRM 250 - Foundations of Parks and Recreation Management Credits: 3
PRM 254 - Introduction to Outdoor Pursuits Education Credits: 4
PRM 270 - Leadership and Group Dynamics in Recreation Credits: 3
PRM 275 - Diversity and Inclusion in PRM Credits: 3
PRM 361 - Program Planning and Evaluation in PRM Credits: 4
PRM 362 - Sustainable Recreation & Public Land Management Credits: 3
PRM 370 - Professional Planning in PRM Credits: 3
PRM 383 - Mini-Internship I in PRM Credits: 1
PRM 384 - Mini-Internship II in PRM Credits: 1
PRM 385 - Mini-Internship III in PRM Credits: 1
PRM 430 - Entrepreneurship and Commercial Recreation Credits: 3
PRM 461 - Management and Administration of PRM Services Credits: 3
PRM 483 - Capstone Internship in PRM I Credits: 3
PRM 484 - Capstone Internship in PRM II Credits: 3
PRM 495 - Senior Seminar in Parks and Recreation Management Credits: 3

Students should choose one course from the following list OR provide proof of current certification in WFA, Advanced WFA, WFR, OEC, EMT, or WEMT to their advisor.

HEAL 250 - First Aid and Safety Education Credits: 2
PRM 252 - Wilderness First Aid Credits: 2
PRM 356 - Outdoor First Aid Credits: 4
PRM 357 - Wilderness First Responder Credits: 4

PRM Electives (12 hours)

Students should choose 12 credit hours of PRM electives from the list below.

PRM 200 - Introduction to Rock Climbing Credits: 2
PRM 224 - Survey of Outdoor Adventure Activities Credits: 2-4, R9
PRM 255 - Active Recreation and Leisure Credits: 3
PRM 293 - Topics in Parks and Recreation Management Credits: 1-3, R6
PRM 300 - Intermediate Rock Climbing Credits: 3
PRM 310 - Stand Up Paddling Credits: 3
PRM 313 - Camp Counseling Credits: 3
PRM 314 - Organization and Administration of Camping Agencies Credits: 3
PRM 320 - Facilitating Environmental Education Experiences Credits: 3
PRM 321 - Introduction to Environmental Interpretation Credits: 3
PRM 322 - International Adventure Travel & Global Citizenship Credits: 3
PRM 323 - Leisure & The Pursuit of Happiness Credits: 3
PRM 333 - Experiential Education Methods Credits: 4
PRM 340 - Challenge Course Facilitation Credits: 3
PRM 341 - Group Facilitation Techniques Credits: 3
PRM 351 - Wilderness Therapy Credits: 3
PRM 352 - Whitewater Kayaking Credits: 3
PRM 353 - Whitewater Canoeing Credits: 3
PRM 354 - Outdoor Living and Expedition Skills Credits: 3
PRM 365 - Nature Rx Credits: 3
PRM 425 - Advanced Climbing and Rescue Techniques Credits: 4
PRM 426 - Advanced Paddling and Rescue Techniques Credits: 4
PRM 427 - Wilderness Education Credits: 3-6
PRM 434 - High Adventure Travel and Outfitting Credits: 3
PRM 435 - Park and Recreation Sites, Facilities, and Programs Credits: 1-6, R8
PRM 454 - Expedition Management and Leadership Credits: 4
PRM 480 - Independent Study Credits: 3, R6
PRM 485 - Internship in Parks and Recreation Management Credits: 3
PRM 486 - Field Experience Credits: 1-12
PRM 493 - Topics in Parks and Recreation Management Credits: 1-3, R6

General Electives (21-25 hours)

Students should choose 21-25 hours of major and general electives approved by their advisor.

Admission criteria:

There are no specific admission criteria to become a PRM major. All PRM majors will be assigned a PRM advisor upon declaring the major. The advisor will work with the student to craft a degree plan through graduation.