Park Management Minor

College of Education, Health, and Human Services
304 White Hall
Tel: 330-672-2862
E-mail: oss@kent.edu
Web: www.ehhs.kent.edu

The Park Management minor prepares students to have specialties in their careers in outdoor recreation and parks. Emphasis is on sustainably managing parks and other natural environments for human enjoyment, environmental education and ecological diversity. This minor can relate to a variety of public agencies and non-profit organizations such as the National Park Service, the U.S. Forest Service, state and local park agencies, the Nature Conservancy, as well as private outfitters, guiding services, Outward Bound and National Outdoor Leadership School. The program provides students knowledge, skills and abilities through coursework and hands-on field-based experiences.

Minimum 2.25 GPA required for admission to minor. Minimum 2.25 GPA in minor required for graduation.

Related Minors:

• Recreation Management minor
• Tourism Management minor