The minor in Park and Natural Resource Management is offered from the Department of Rangeland, Wildlife and Fisheries Management (RWFM) for undergraduate majors to further refine their studies. This program focuses on integrating concepts of bio-environmental sciences, social and behavioral sciences, and policy and administrative decision-making to equip future land managers and related professionals with the background and skills necessary for the management of natural and cultural resources associated with conserving parks and other protected areas.
This certificate is ideal for students interested in careers in recreation, park, and tourism fields, including those offered by state and federal agencies, private enterprises, non-profit organizations, youth camps, and environmental education programs.
Course List | Code | Title | Semester Credit Hours |
| HMGT 201 | Foundations of Hospitality, Hotel Management and Tourism | 3 |
| HMGT 207 | Interpretation of Natural and Cultural Resources | 3 |
| RWFM 323 | Parks and Protected Area Management | 3 |
| 6 |
| Supervised Field Studies | |
| Recreation in American Culture | |
| Administration of Recreation Resource Agencies | |
| or Managing Hospitality and Tourism Organizations | |
| Planning and Design of Hospitality, Tourism and Recreation Places | |
| Nature, Values, and Protected Areas | |
| Park Ecology and Management | |
| Study Abroad in Natural Resources | |
| 3 |
| Sustainable Architecture | |
| Conservation Biology | |
| Fundamentals of Environmental Decision-Making | |
| Geography of the Global Village | |
| Environmental Change | |
| Wildlife and the Changing Environment | |
| Fish and Wildlife Laws and Administration | |
| Conservation of Natural Resources | |
| Total Semester Credit Hours | 18 |
Students must make a grade of C or better in all courses.
An internship, HMGT 484, is available for minors above the required 18 hours.
