Program Description
Courses were selected for the PRM certificate which would create a solid foundation for individuals interested in enhancing their knowledge about the Parks and Recreation profession or pursue employment in the Parks and Recreation field. The six PRM certificate courses (16-18 credit hours) focus on the knowledge and skills which form the foundation for career development in this profession.
The PRM certificate consists of the following courses, which are available via the web.
PRM 220 Introduction to Parks and Recreation (3 credits). History, philosophy, scope, and value of park and recreation services, their organization and relationship to other social institutions. Fall, Spring, Summer.
PRM 275 Program Planning with Computer Application (3 credits). Course introduces students to program development processes and computer applications in leisure services. Emphasis is on creating and implementing opportunities for positive leisure experiences. Fall and/or Spring.
PRM 308 Practicum in Parks and Recreation Management (3 credits). Practical application of classroom principles in a professional setting before the internship experience. Summer.
PRM 326 Inclusive Recreation (3 credits). Concepts, methods, and settings involving recreational services as applied to groups that may need adaptations (e.g., physically, emotionally, or intellectually challenged persons; the elderly; and youthful and adult offenders). Fall, Spring, Summer.
PRM 383 Community and Commercial Recreation (3 credits). Overview of recreation service delivery systems in the local public and private sectors with emphasis on intersectoral differences. Fall.
Plus ONE of the following:
PRM 252 Recreation Leadership and Supervision (3). Principles and techniques for effective leadership in the organization and operation of recreational activities. Spring.
PRM 200 Professional Development (1). Course promotes student participation and involvement in professional development by attending professional conferences. Fall, Spring, Summer.
PRM 300 Ecotourism (3). Course will introduce students to the history, concepts, principles, marketing, planning and management of ecotourism activities and development. Fall & Winter.
PRM 325 Special Event Planning (3). The course introduces the students to special event planning processes and techniques. Emphasis is on creating, organizing, identifying sponsors, marketing and implementing large community events. Prerequisite: PRM 275 or Instructor's permission. Spring.
PRM 346 Wildland Recreation Management (3). Overview of wildland recreation management principles, practices, and current issues. Prerequisite: Eng 205. Spring & Summer.
PRM 360 Interpretation for Parks and Recreation (3). Theory, techniques, and applications of oral and written interpretation for parks and recreation management. Summer.
PRM 426 Parks and Recreation Administration and Finance (3). Theories, concepts, and practices of administration as they relate to the delivery of leisure services. Fall, Spring
PRM 447 Research and Evaluation in Parks and Recreation Management (3). Empirical research methods used in leisure service delivery programs; how to chose and apply selective research methods and software packages; design, collection and analysis of information; program evaluation; reporting results; interpreting research literature. Prerequisite: STA 270. Spring and/or Summer.
Total Credit Hours: 16-18
Transfer Credit/Hours: Up to six hours/credits (semester credits) may be transferred from another university or college toward the PRM Certificate, if the transferred credits are equivalent to those required in the PRM Certifcate.
Certificate Completion GPA
Effective Spring 2004. A student must have at least a 2.00 cumulative GPA for completion of all undergraduate certificate programs.
You may view the content of each course by clicking your mouse
on the name of the course. Contact Dr. Charles Hammersley if you
have any questions about the Certificate program.
Each course will be offered once or more per year, depending on
the course. Courses that are not offered in the spring semester
(early January to early May) will be offered in the summer (June
to August) or in the fall semester (late August to early
December). Dates for specific events are listed
on the NAU
Calendar.
Send Questions or comments to Charles.Hammersley@nau.edu
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