Parks, Recreation and Sport Management ,BS
Community Services, Conservation, Forestry, Leisure, Natural Resources, Park Ranger, Parks Wilderness Manager, Program Coordinator, government, sport
Do you want to manage programs and facilities that help communities thrive? Build leadership, management and communication skills that will prepare you for success. You'll learn how to provide meaningful recreation experiences in public, private and nonprofit settings.
Students in the Bachelor of Science program in parks, recreation and sport management are prepared to lead and manage programs that enhance quality of life and strengthen communities. Students gain a broad understanding of the field through coursework and applied experiences that integrate natural, social and management sciences.
Coursework includes wilderness and environmental communication, policy, assessment, and recreation planning and programming. The program also features an internship that enables students to apply their learning in professional settings within the parks, recreation and sport industries.
This degree is accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions. https://accreditationcouncil.org
- College/school:
Watts College of Public Service & Community Solutions
- Location: Downtown Phoenix
- Second language requirement: No
- STEM-OPT extension eligible: No
- First required math course: MAT 114 - College Mathematics
- Math
intensity: General
This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and a master's degree in as little as five years. Accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree programs are designed for high-achieving students who want the opportunity to share undergraduate coursework with graduate coursework to accelerate completion of their master's degree. These programs feature the same high quality curriculum taught by ASU's world-renowned faculty.
This program is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:
Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
General university admission requirements:
All students are required to meet general
university admission requirements.
First-year | Transfer | International | Readmission
A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") is required to change majors to this program.
Students should visit the Change of Major form for information about how to change a major to this program.
ASU is committed to helping students thrive by offering tools that allow personalization of the transfer path to ASU. Students may use MyPath2ASU® to outline a list of recommended courses to take prior to transfer.
ASU has transfer partnerships in Arizona and across the country to create a simplified transfer experience for students. These pathway programs include exclusive benefits, tools and resources, and they help students save time and money in their college journey.
Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program’s learning outcomes include the following:
- Incorporate multiple perspectives when proposing solutions to complex PRSM issues.
- Integrate knowledge from diverse disciplines to develop comprehensive strategies that address the complex challenges faced by park, recreation and sport organizations.
- Demonstrate proficiency in written communications with diverse audiences (e.g., clients, interdisciplinary team members, families, community members).
Study abroad programs that include travel to some of the world's most renowned and pristine parks, wildlife reserves and other recreational facilities, as well as to forests, reefs and deserts, provide students with invaluable professional development and insight that they can use in their future career.
With more than 300 programs available, study abroad enables students to tailor their experience to their interests and skill sets.
Graduates are prepared for professional roles in which they design, develop and manage recreation services that meet the needs of diverse communities. They are employed in public, private and nonprofit organizations in Arizona, nationally and abroad, in settings such as:
- armed forces recreation
- city park and recreation departments
- county and state park agencies
- federal natural resource agencies
- hospitals and care facilities
- nonprofit recreation programs
- private and commercial recreation facilities
- special event management
- sport venues and theme parks
- youth agencies
Example job titles and salaries listed below are not necessarily entry level, and students should take into consideration how years of experience and geographical location may affect pay scales. Some jobs also may require advanced degrees, certifications or state-specific licensure.
| Career | *Growth | *Median salary |
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6.7%
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$48,590
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4.8%
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$61,160
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6.5%
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$69,770
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4.4%
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$105,770
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8.1%
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$38,120
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3.4%
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$73,010
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4.1%
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$36,560
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6.4%
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$80,390
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3.4%
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$89,320
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School of Community Resources and Development
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UCENT 164
scrdadvising@asu.edu
602-496-1658
Program term definitions
Accelerated programs allow students the opportunity to expedite the completion of their degree.
Accelerated master's
These programs allow students to accelerate their studies to earn a bachelor's plus a master's degree in as few as five years (for some programs).
Each program has requirements students must meet to be eligible for consideration. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master's during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. Interested students can learn about eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Concurrent degrees allow students to pursue their own personal or professional interests, earn two distinct degrees and receive two diplomas. To add a concurrent degree to your existing degree, work with your academic advisor.
Joint programs, or jointly conferred degrees, are offered by more than one college and provide opportunities for students to take advantage of the academic strengths of two academic units. Upon graduation, students are awarded one degree and one diploma conferred by two colleges.
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