2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
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2008-2009 Undergraduate Catalog [Archived Catalog]

Park and Recreation Management (PRM) Major

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Park Management Specialization
Russell Stubbles, Coordinator
Department of Horticulture, Forestry, Landscape and Parks
Northern Plains Biostress Laboratory 201A
605-688-5136
email: sdsu.hflp@sdstate.edu

Recreation Administration Specialization
Paul Fokken, Coordinator
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Physical Education Center 267
605-688-6163
email: paul.fokken@sdstate.edu

Requirements for Park and Recreation Management Major - Park Management Specialization:

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture

Freshman Year:

Choose one from the following:

Sophomore Year:

Choose the following:

Or:

Or:

Choose one from the following:

Summer:

Junior Year:

  • Resource Management Electives Credits: 6 in Fall, 3 in Spring
    (Fall and Spring)
  • Economics/Business Electives Credits: 3
    (Fall or Spring)
  • Electives Credits: 3
    (Fall or Spring)

Summer:

Senior Year:

  • Resource Management Electives Credits: 3
    (Fall or Spring)
  • Economics/Business Electives Credits: 3
    (Fall or Spring)
  • Land Use Planning Electives Credits: 3
    (Fall and Spring)
  • Electives Credits: 3
    (Fall or Spring)

Park Management Resource Management Electives:

Choose 12 credits from the following:

Park Management Economics/Business Electives:

Choose 6 credits from the following:

Park Management Land Use Planning Electives:

Choose 6 credits from the following:

Choose the following:

Park Management Suggested Electives:

Internship/Field Experience/Cooperative Education Park Management:

Students must obtain 2 to 4 credits of PRM 494, 496, 497 Internship /Field Experience/Cooperative Education Park Management by completing either (1) or (2):

  1. Field Experience (PRM 496). Work two summers or equivalent time unit between freshman and senior years in Department approved park or recreation system, agency or institution. 1 credit per each summer or semester completed.
  2. Cooperative Education (PRM 497), Internship (PRM 494), Field Experience (PRM 496). Work one summer or equivalent time unit as stated in (a) for 1 credit and participate in Department approved Professional Internship for one semester for 3 – 12 credits.

Students are encouraged to use electives to broaden their perspective and/or to develop an area of specialization. Consult with your adviser.

Requirements for Park and Recreation Management Major - Recreation Administration Specialization:

Bachelor of Science in Arts and Science

The Recreation Administration Specialization is based on an interdisciplinary approach providing a broad, comprehensive background for leadership and administrative roles in the recreation profession. All students transferring into the Recreation Administration Specialization from within the University or from another institution will be evaluated on an individual basis by a departmental screening committee. Transfer students must have a 2.0 GPA to be accepted into the Recreation Administration Specialization. Transfer students with less than a 2.0 GPA may petition for approval. If accepted, the transfer student will enter on probation for one semester. A student in the Recreation Administration Specialization must have a 2.4 cumulative GPA to be recommended for the required internship experience. A minimum final grade of “C” is required in all courses taught in the major.

Freshman Year:

Choose one from the following:

Sophomore Year:

Junior Year:

  • Suggested Electives

Senior Year:

  • Suggested Electives

Choose one from the following:

Requirements for Recreation Administration Minor: 21-22 cr

Choose one from the following:

Take two of the following:

Select 5 credits from the following courses:

Choose one from the following:

  • NFS 110, Perspectives in Nutrition Credits: 3
    (Fall)

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