PRM 200 Professional Development (1). Course promotes student participation and involvement in professional development by attending professional conferences. Fall, Spring, Summer.
PRM 203 Introduction to Whitewater Rafting (1). This course is experientially based, and will provide opportunities for skill, technique, and leadership development in whitewater rafting. Emphasis will be placed on technical skill development and environmental ethics related to water based recreation activities. Emphasis is on skill development. Spring or Summer.
PRM 209 Introduction to Backpacking (1). Technical skills, equipment use and selection, navigation techniques and current practices in backpacking.
PRM 210 Introduction to Kayaking . This course will introduce students to basic kayaking skills and equipment. Fall, Spring and/or Summer
PRM 211 Leave No Trace (1). Technical skills, appropriate curricula and practices for minimum impact camping and exploration of wilderness ethics.
PRM 212 Basic Safety Systems (1). Technical skills related to setting protection for ascending and descending in canyon environments. Focus is on knots, anchors, and ascending/descending techniques. Fall, Spring
PRM 213 Introduction to Mountain Biking (1). An experientially-based course in the basic principles of mountain biking theory and practice including safety, technical skills, and trail etiquette and protection. Emphasis will be placed on development of skills and proper application.
PRM 214 Challenge Course Facilitator (2). This course provides the theory and experiential learning required to facilitate the processes used in adventure-based programs to enhance challenge, growth, and discovery. Course may lead to Challenge Course Facilitator certificate.
PRM 215 Professional Debriefing Workshop (1). Course will meet in the evening prior the first day for the purpose of introductions to the material, and will be conducted the following day in an outdoor setting, one day on the NAU Challenge Course, and will be a combination of lecture, discussion, and activity/debrief experiences. These experiences will provide students with the opportunity to apply material learned in lecture/discussion and to witness/experience the benefits of the practical application of this material in a group setting.
PRM 216 Wilderness First Responder (3). This is an 80 hour national curriculum which leads to a 3-year certification as a Wilderness First responder. Specific skills and techniques for outdoor emergencies in backcountry and remote settings. Fall, Spring, Summer
PRM 218 Outdoor Survival Skills (1). Technical skills, appropriate curricula, and practices in outdoor survival.
PRM 219 Primitive Living Skills (1). Technical skills, appropriate curricula, and practices in primitive living skills.
PRM 220 Introduction to Parks and Recreation (3). History, philosophy, scope, and value of park and recreation services, their organization and relationship to other social institutions. Fall, Spring, Summer.
PRM 230 Introduction to Park Management (3). This course introduces students to the basic principles of park management, resource protection, and visitor management. Emphasis will be placed on park management strategies that are implemented for the protection of resources, visitor management, and visitor education. Spring (alternate years)
PRM 252 Recreation Leadership and Supervision (3). Principles and techniques for effective leadership in the organization and operation of recreational activities. Spring.
PRM 275 Program Planning with Computer Application (3). Course introduces students to program development processes and computer applications in leisure services. Emphasis is on creating and implementing opportunities for positive leisure experiences. Fall and Spring.
PRM 280 Camp Counseling (3). Purposes, standards, and trends in camping: counseling skills, problems of group outdoor living, program planning and general camp management. Fee required. Spring.
PRM 300 Ecotourism (3). Course will introduce students to the history, concepts, principles, marketing, planning and management of ecotourism activities and development. Fall.
PRM 308 Practicum in Parks and Recreation Management (3). Practical application of classroom principles in a professional setting before the internship experience. Should be taken during the second year. Fall (distance students only) & Summer (all students).
PRM 310 Park Protection I (4). Course provides detailed instruction on the fundamentals of park law enforcement. The course includes: federal and state policy for park and refuge officers; legal aspects of park and recreation area law enforcement; detention and arrest; search and seizure; and interpersonal skills. The course is the first part of a two-semester sequence. Upon successful completion of both courses, students receive a seasonal law enforcement certificate of completion that is recognized by the National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service and various state parks. Fee required. Fall & Spring.
PRM 311 Park Protection II (4). Course provides detailed instruction on the fundamentals of park law enforcement. The course includes: law enforcement techniques, criminal investigation, photography, report procedures, courtroom testimony and procedures, drug enforcement, firearms, and ranger skills. The course is the second part of a two-semester sequence. Upon successful completion of both courses, students receive a seasonal law enforcement certificate of completion that is recognized by the National Park Service, US Fish and Wildlife Service and various state parks. Fee required. Fall & Spring.
PRM 325 Special Event Planning (3). The course introduces the students to special event planning processes and techniques. Emphasis is on creating, organizing, identifying sponsors, marketing and implementing large community events. Spring.
PRM 326 Inclusive Recreation (3). Methods and techniques that promote the inclusion of people with disabilities into recreation programs and facilities. Fall, Spring & Summer.
PRM 331 Outdoor Leadership Certification I (3). The first of two courses required to train outdoor leaders who may then be certified through the Wilderness Education Association. Outdoor leadership theories, techniques, and outdoor pursuit administration. Includes six days of fieldwork. Fall &Spring
PRM 346 Wildland Recreation Management (3). Overview of wildland recreation management principles, practices, and current issues. Prerequisite: junior or senior status. Fall, Spring & Summer.
PRM 352 Experiential Process in Outdoor Recreation (3). Description of experiential processes, design for experiential recreational activities, process assessment, and field practices. Prerequisite: PRM 331. Fall
PRM 360 Interpretation for Parks and Recreation (3). Theory, techniques, and applications of oral and written interpretation for parks and recreation management. Spring
PRM 383 Community and Commercial Recreation (3). Overview of recreation service delivery systems in the local public and private sectors with emphasis on intersectoral differences. Fall & Spring.
PRM 401 Natural Resources Protection (3). This course introduces Federal regulations which provide protection of America's natural resources. Evolution and applicability of environmental laws regulating consumptive and non-consumptive uses of plants, wildlife and fish are discussed.
PRM 408 Internship In Parks and Recreation Management (12). A directed, full-time, professional work experience in a qualified parks and recreation management agency. This course is taken during the last semester before graduation. Fee required. (WebCT course). All semesters.
PRM 423 Recreation Facility and Area Planning (3). Planning, design, and operation of recreation facilities and adjoining areas. On-site visits Supplement classroom principles. Spring.
PRM 426 Parks and Recreation Administration and Finance (3). Theories, concepts, and practices of administration as they relate to the delivery of leisure services. Fall & Spring.
PRM 431 Outdoor Leadership Certification II (3). The second of a two-course series to train outdoor leaders who may then be certified through the Wilderness Education Association. Advanced outdoor pursuit planning and administration. Includes fourteen days of fieldwork. Prerequisites: PRM 331. Spring
PRM 447 Research and Evaluation in Parks and Recreation Management (3). Empirical research methods used in leisure service delivery programs; how to chose and apply selective research methods and software packages; design, collection and analysis of information; program evaluation; reporting results; interpreting research literature. Prerequisite: STA 270. Spring.
PRM 452 Outdoor Recreation Program Administration (3). Course will focus on management issues and techniques of outdoor programs. Spring
PRM 460 Advanced Interpretive Studio (3). Focus is on individual application of planning and design method to produce an interpretive product for a resource management agency. Prerequisite: PRM 360 and Junior Standing. Fall
PRM 497 Independent Study (variable credit). Offers students opportunities for individualized study and/or research with faculty supervision. Fall, Spring & Summer
PRM 498 Senior Seminar(3). A capstone course integrates coursework through focus on contemporary issues and problems. Prerequisite: Senior status. Fall & Spring.
