Minor in Park Management

18 credits

The Park Management minor emphasizes planning and designing of recreation facilities, examines current sustainable practices, investigates trends in environmental education, and analyzes the ecological diversity of the National Park services and agencies. The minor helps prepare students who are seeking a career in outdoor recreation and park management.

Degree Requirements

Requirements List

RECR 281Outdoor Recreation and Park Management

3 credits

RECR 351Management of Recreation Organizations I

3 credits

RECR 381Issues in Park Management

3 credits

RECR 450Recreation Areas and Facilities

3 credits

Select two electives from

RECR 380Coastal and Marine Recreation

3 credits

RECR 382The U.S. National Park System

3 credits

RECR 480Park Resources Interpretation

3 credits

Additional requirements

Students declaring a minor in Park Management will not be required to take RECR 150 and RECR 151 when listed as prerequisites for the above course. The department will waive these prerequisites.