Northern Arizona University's Parks and Recreation Management Program offered the first (2003) and still the only National Recreation and Park Association accredited online Bachelor of Science degree in Parks and Recreation Management. NAU has been offering online classes since January of 1998 to students across the United States and the world. In 2012 the PRM program began to offer 2 year and 3 year progression plans for the Bachelor of Science degree.

The classes are structured to teach sound theoretical and professional principles and skills necessary for success in the park and recreation field. The NAU Parks and Recreation Management online degree requires 120 hours of credit.

All PRM core courses are offered on the Internet. Distance students usually combine NAU distance classes with previous or concurrent college coursework from other institutions to meet the 120 hour requirement. Most distance students take the PRM core courses and the Community/Commercial Emphasis from NAU, but may also include liberal studies courses from their local community college or other institutions. A minimum of 30 credit hours must be completed from NAU.

PRM Progression Plans - for campus & distance students

Course Descriptions

Required courses for the Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation Management include:

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For more information contact Barry Carpenter at NAU Extended Campuses (800-426-8315).

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