B.A.P.R.M in Park & Recreation Mgmt.
Description
The B.A.P.R.M. degree program is designed to develop skills preparatory to leadership and supervisory roles in a variety of leisure service careers, including municipal, outdoor, therapeutic, military, church, youth, commercial/tourism, and industrial.
Minimum Total Credit Hours: 124
General Education Requirements
- Engl 101 or Hon 101 (3)
- Engl 102, Hon 102 or Liba 102 (3)
- Literature (3)
- Engl 250 (3)
- Fine arts (3)
- History (3)
- Humanities (selected from African American studies, classics, gender studies, modern languages, philosophy, religion or Southern studies) or fine arts (3)
- Soc 101: Introduction to Sociology (3)
- Math 121: College Algebra or higher (3)
- Statistics (Math 115, Psy 202, ES 351, Econ 230 or Bus 230) (3)
- Human biology with lab (4 hours)
- Additional science with lab (3-4 hours)
- Psy 201: Introduction to Psychology (3)
- Csci 191: Office Applications (3)
- Psy 301: Developmental Psychology or FCS 323: Human Development Across the Life Span (3)
- Mktg 351: Principles of Marketing (3)
- Speech 102 or 105 (3)
- HP 191: Personal and Community Health (3)
- HP 203: First Aid and CPR (3)
Course Requirements
The B.A.P.R.M. degree requires the following courses: HP 203, HP 191, PRM 194, 200, 301, 302, 332, 362, 425, 471, 391, 400, and 401. All PRM majors must complete one 13-hour specialization (selected from Therapeutic Recreation, Recreational Leadership, Tourism, or Outdoor Recreation and Interpretation). This specialization must be declared before enrolling in PRM 401 (Internship). In addition, the following other specific courses are required: Csci 191, 192, or 193 (3 hours); Psy 301 or FCS 323 (3 hours); Mktg 351; Mgmt 371; Mgmt 383; Jour 102; speech (3 hours); and general electives to bring the total number of hours to at least 124.
Other Academic Requirements
Students must achieve a minimum GPA of 2.5 in the professional PRM core courses presented for their degree.