Western Carolina University

PRM students earn a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Parks and Recreation Management: 

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The major requires 43-45 hours as follows:

• PRM 250 - Foundations of Parks and Recreation Management  (3)
• PRM 254 - Introduction to Outdoor Pursuits Education  (4)
• PRM 270 - Leadership and Group Dynamics in Recreation  (3)
• PRM 350 - University & Career Planning in PRM  (1)
• PRM 361 - Program Planning and Evaluation in Parks and Recreation Management  (4)
• PRM 370 - Internship Orientation  (1)
• PRM 383 - Internship in Parks and Recreation Management  (1, R3) (mini-internships) (1 credit, repeat 3 times for a total of 3 credits)
• PRM 430 - Entrepreneurship and Commercial Recreation  (3)
• PRM 433 - Outdoor Recreation  (3)
• PRM 461 - Management and Administration of PRM Services  (3)
• PRM 480 - Independent Study  (1-3, R6)
• PRM 483 - Capstone Internship in Parks and Recreation Management  (3, R6)
• PRM 495 - Senior Seminar in Parks and Recreation Management  (1)
• RTH 250 - Inclusion and Recreation for People with Disabilities  (3)

And Either

• HEAL 250 - First Aid and Safety Education  (2)
  or
• PRM 356 - Outdoor First Aid  (4)

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Students will be able to select 12 hours from a focus area in consultation with your advisor.

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• Download the Eight Semester Plan for B.S. in Parks and Recreation Management

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The Minor

The minor in parks and recreation management requires 18 hours. 

For more information on the curriculum and related topics, contact the PRM Program.