Program of Study

Program of Study

The goal of the NAU Parks and Recreation Management Program is to provide small classes which emphasize experiential opportunities, close student-teacher interaction, and field experiences. The classes are structured to teach sound theoretical principles which build the professional skills necessary for success. The NAU parks and recreation management degree requires 120 hours of credit, including a 45-hour professional core.

Course Descriptions and Web Course Offerings

Required courses for the PRM program include:

Professional Core (45 credit hours)
PRM 220 (3) Introduction to Parks & Recreation Management
PRM 252 (3) Recreation Leadership and Supervision
PRM 275 (3) Introduction to Program Planning with Computer Applications
PRM 308 (3) Practicum in Parks & Recreation Management
PRM 326 (3) Inclusive Recreation
PRM 346W (3) Wildland Recreation Management
PRM 360 (3) Interpretation for Parks & Recreation
PRM 383 (3) Community and Commercial Recreation Management
PRM 426 (3) Parks and Recreation Management & Finance
PRM 447 (3) Research Methods
PRM 498C (3) Senior Seminar
PRM 408 (12) Internship in Parks and Recreation Management

Other Department Requirements & Prerequisites (11 credit hours)
CIS 120 (3) Introduction to Computer Information Systems
ENG 205 (2) Academic Writers Workshop
ACC 205 (3) Legal, Ethical, Global and Regulatory Environment of Business
STA 270 (3) Applied Statistics

Emphasis Areas (15 - 22 credit hours)

Interpretation;

Community & Commercial Recreation & Tourism;

Outdoor Education & Leadership;

Park Protection; and

Wildland Recreation;

Individualized program. The individualized emphasis allows student's, with their PRM advisor, to design a collection of courses (21 hours) to meet individual professional interests. Individual programs must be approved by the PRM faculty.

NAU minor Any NAU approved minor may be used to satisfy the Emphasis Area requirement.

[PRM Home] [Community & Commercial Recreation] [Interpretation] [Outdoor Education] [Park Protection][Wildland Recreation ] [Course Descriptions]

	Interpretation;
	Community & Commercial Recreation & Tourism;
	Outdoor Education & Leadership;
	Park Protection; and
	Wildland Recreation;
	Individualized program. The individualized emphasis allows student's, with their PRM advisor, to design a collection of courses (21 hours) to meet individual professional interests. Individual programs must be approved by the PRM faculty.
	NAU minor Any NAU approved minor may be used to satisfy the Emphasis Area requirement.