NC State's Advising Central - minors descriptions




	Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management Minor Department of Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management College of Natural Resources Description \| Requirements \| Required Courses \| Elective Courses \| Admissions/Certification of Minor \| Contact Description The academic minor in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Management is offered to students interested in gaining a basic knowledge of recreation and park services and an understanding of leisure and recreation in American Society. To complete the minor, students must take six hours of required courses and nine hours of electives. These courses provide undergraduates with the opportunity to explore recreation, parks, and leisure services as a potential for graduate work. Requirements A minimum of 15 hours (5 courses) are required to complete the minor in Park, Recreation and Tourism Management. Students must take 6 hours of required courses and 9 hours of electives. A grade of 'C-' or better is required in all courses to be used toward the minor. Required Courses (6 credit hours) PRT 152 Introduction to Parks, Recreation and Tourism (Coreq PRT 150 not required in minor)* PRT 358 The Recreation Program (Preq. PRT 152) NOTE: Options for enrolling in PRT 152 are 1) take the course during Summer I or Summer II, 2) Ask for departmental approval to enroll in PRT 152 as a minor during the Fall or Spring semesters. Elective Courses (9 credit hours)* PRT 200 Leisure Behavior, Health and Wellness PRT 220 Commercial Recreation and Tourism Management (Preq. PRT 152) PRT 238 Inclusive Recreation (Preq. PRT 152) PRT 250 Managing Park and Recreation Facilities (Preq. PRT 152) PRT 266 Introduction to Sport Management PRT 315 Organization and Administration of Adventure Programs PRT 320 Convention and Visitor Services (Preq. PRT 152) PRT 350 Outdoor Recreation Management (Preq. PRT 152) PRT 406 (BUS 406) Sport Law PRT 407 Services, Facilities, and Event Marketing PRT 420 Resort Planning and Management (Preq. PRT 152) PRT 442 Recreation and Park Interpretive Services ( Preq.junior standing) PRT 451 Principles of Recreation Planning and Facility Development(Preq. PRT 358) PRT 458 Special Events Planning PRT 462 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Admissions and Certification of Minor Students should see the minor adviser, Dr. Candace Goode Vick for both admission and certification of the minor. The minor must be completed no later than the semester in which the student expects to graduate from his or her degree program. Paperwork for certification should be completed no later than during the registration period for the student's final semester at NC State. Contact Person Dr. Candace Goode Vick 4012 Biltmore Hall 919. 515.7118 candace_goode@ncsu.edu last updated: March 5, 2004