This minor is available to students who are not majoring in Parks and Recreation Management. The minor is designed to provide an overview of the fundamental skills and knowledge necessary in Parks and Recreation Management to complement a variety of related majors.

Parks and Recreation Management, Minor

Do you have a keen interest in the outdoors and desire to help ensure the availability of future park, recreation, and leisure service opportunities? This minor will provide you with an overview of the fundamental Parks and Recreation Management skills and knowledge necessary to complement a variety of related majors, including Physical Education, Secondary Education, Communication, Hotel Administration, and Business.

Northern Arizona University's location is perfect for studying parks and recreation-six national forests and a dozen units of the National Park Service system are within a half-day's drive of campus, including the nearby Grand Canyon. You will be prepared for a career that encourages healthy lifestyles and enjoyment of the outdoors.

This minor is intended to open the door to the richness of America’s (and the world’s) parks, wildlands, and outdoor recreation settings. The program includes leadership, supervision, program planning, and relevant computer applications.

University Requirements Accordion Open

University Requirements

  • A minor is earned in conjunction with a bachelor's degree.

    To receive a minor (18 to 24 units) at Northern Arizona University, you must complete a planned group of courses from one or more subject matter areas with a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0. At least 12 units of the minor must be unique to that minor and not applied to any other minor.

Overview Accordion Closed

Overview

In addition to University Requirements:

  • Complete individual plan requirements.

Please note that you may be able to use some courses to meet more than one requirement. Contact your advisor for details.

No more than 50% of the units used to satisfy minor requirements may be used to satisfy major requirements.

Details Accordion Closed

Details

Minor Requirements

  • Be aware that some courses may have prerequisites that you must also take. For prerequisite information click on the course or see your advisor.
     

Campus Availability Accordion Closed

Campus Availability

Contact Parks and Recreation Management

Email:
geog​@nau.edu
Call:
928-523-2650
Get application information
Download the advising sheet for the PRM minor.
Department of Geography Planning and Recreation
Location
Room 201 Building 70
Social and Behavioral Sciences West
19 W McConnell Drive
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
Mailing Address
PO Box: 15016
Flagstaff, AZ 86011
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