What is Parks and Recreation Management?
²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ has one of the most respected Parks and Recreation Management (PRM) programs in the nation. The Bachelor of Science degree helps prepare students for careers in a variety of professional parks and recreation settings. Upon completion of the PRM degree, graduates can pursue a variety of careers in municipal, state, federal, private and non-profit parks and recreation organizations. A few of these agencies include:
- National Park Service
- YMCA / YWCA
- U.S. Forest Service
- Military Recreation
- U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Organized Camps
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Boy Scouts of America
- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
- Girl Scouts of America
- Bureau of Land Management
- Adventure Programs
- Municipal Park Agencies
- State Park Agencies
The PRM degree will also prepare students for the pursuit of advanced degrees in the field.
Areas of specialization include:
- Natural Resource Management
- Outdoor Education
- Parks & Wildlife Law Enforcement
- Sports & Athletic Management
- Wildland Fire Management
Why Study Parks and Recreation Management at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ?
The Parks and Recreation Management (PRM) Department at ²ÝÝ®ÊÓƵ is as unique as the Oklahoma terrain itself. We are the only program in the region that focuses on Park Management, Parks and Wildlife Law Enforcement, and Wildland Firefighting.