College of Social and Behavioral Sciences

Department of Geography, Planning, and Recreation

Parks and Recreation Management, Master of Science


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The Master of Science in Parks and Recreation Management (PRM) will prepare students for administrative and management positions in parks, recreation and leisure services organizations.  Graduates of this program will have the ability to apply advanced management skills, theories to current and future challenges in an ever-changing social paradigm. The courses focus on contemporary, park and recreation management best practices, geographic information systems (GIS) experience, diversity issues, staffing and personnel, strategic marketing, legal applications, research application and evaluation, and the shift to a service-driven global economy.

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