Arizona State University, USA, Tempe

Parks and Recreation Management (Community and Commercial Recreation), B.Sc.

Course Highlights

Through this Bachelor of Science degree in Parks and Recreation Management, recreation resource professionals are prepared for diverse careers in the field of parks and recreation. The PRM Program focuses on small class size, high student-teacher interaction, on-site field experiences, and experiential learning opportunities. The faculty are are dedicated to expanding the scholarly knowledge base of people and organizations to enhance the quality of leisure experiences and places.

Career Opportunities

Students who earn a a degree in child and family studies can find a variety of social work-related opportunities. Career opportunities are available in research and teaching, including job titles such as human sciences professor, child advocate, grief counselor and youth outreach coordinator. Graduates with a degree in food and nutrition can pursue a wide variety of career options as dieticians, nutritionists, food research technicians and educators. While most programs are designed to train educators in the field of consumer sciences, graduates may be prepared for a number of additional job opportunities in social services and social services administration. Job titles for human science degrees also might include: Social services program director Human services coordinator Nutritionist Child welfare worker Program developer Family advocate

Course Overview

What Can I Do with a Bachelor of Science in Parks and Recreation Management If you have a keen interest in the outdoors and desire to help ensure the availability of future park, recreation, and leisure service opportunities, a degree in Parks and Recreation Management will help you pursue this career. Graduates find jobs with municipal parks and recreation departments, private resorts, federal land-management agencies, correctional institutions, nonprofit organizations, and a variety of other outlets in the industry. Northern Arizona University's location is perfect for studying parks and recreation with six National Forests and a dozen units of the National Park Service system within a half-day's drive of campus, including the nearby Grand Canyon. Degree coursework will help prepare you for a career that encourages healthy lifestyles and enjoyment of the outdoors. I want to find another Bachelor Course Career opportunities that might be pursued: Forest/Park service Recreation planning Urban planning Leisure travel industry Land management Nonprofit organizations With further education, one of these paths is possible: Municipal parks and recreation director National park service administrator Urban planning commissioner University professor

Subjects

Programme Structure Courses Included: Happiness Introduction to Parks and Recreation Recreation Leadership and Supervision Program Planning Practicum in Parks and Recreation Management Inclusive Recreation Outdoor Recreation Cultural Recreation Interpretation for Parks and Recreation Community and Commercial Recreation Parks and Recreation Administration and Finance Research and Evaluation in Parks and Recreation Management Senior Seminar Internship in Parks and Recreation Management

Fees

USD/year

Academic Entry Requirement

Academic Requirements Admission Requirements: To receive a bachelor's degree at Northern Arizona University, you must complete at least 120 units of credit that minimally includes a major, the liberal studies requirements, and university requirements as listed below. All of Northern Arizona University's liberal studies, diversity, junior-level writing, and capstone requirements. All requirements for your specific academic plan(s). At least 30 units of upper-division courses, which may include transfer work. At least 30 units of coursework taken through Northern Arizona University, of which at least 18 must be upper-division courses (300-level or above). This requirement is not met by credit-by-exam, retro-credits, transfer coursework, etc. A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on all work attempted at Northern Arizona University.

Contact Details

Arizona State University