Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism - Natural Resource Recreation Emphasis, B.S.

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The Bachelor of Science Degree in Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism (ORPT) is an interdisciplinary degree program offered by the Department of Kinesiology and Outdoor Recreation within the College of Education and Human Performance. The interdisciplinary nature of the program includes course work from Agriculture Science, Biology, Communication, Geology, and Hotel, Resort, and Hospitality Management.

The degree program in ORPT is intended to provide students with training that qualifies them to work in a variety of work settings including outdoor recreation management agencies, outdoor and experiential education organizations, outdoor tourism companies, and outdoor recreation service and instruction programs. Employment opportunities typically exist with local, state, and national agencies; protected natural areas; outdoor leadership and service programs; commercial recreation enterprises; and wilderness adventure/therapy organizations. Combined with the broad educational background provided by SUU’s Baccalaureate Core, this program will give students a wide range of opportunities upon graduation including solid preparation for graduate studies at Utah System of Higher Education’s Research I institutions in fields such as recreation resource management, parks and recreation, tourism, or related areas of graduate study.

Recommended Minors

The ORPT program recommends students consider completing the following minors to complement their program of study:

Agriculture Minor 20 credits
Biology Minor 19-20 credits
Communication - Communication Studies Emphasis Minor 21 credits
Communication - Strategic Communication Emphasis Minor 21 credits
Criminal Justice Minor 21 credits
Hotel, Resort, & Hospitality Management Minor 18 credits
Management Minor 19 credits
Physical Education - Exercise Science Emphasis Minor 24 credits

Note

Students may gain credit through the National Outdoor Leadership School for the following courses: ORPT 2000 , ORPT 3040 , ORPT 4860 , and ORPT 1542 . Signature of ORPT coordinator required.

General Education Core

See General Education

Core Course Requirements 12-13 credits
Knowledge Area Requirements: 20-22 credits

General Education Recommendations and Requirements

Life Science Knowledge Area:

(required)

BIOL 1610 - General Biology I 3 Credit(s) and
BIOL 1615 - General Biology Lab I 1 Credit(s)

Physical Science Knowledge Area:

(required)

GEO 1050 - Geology of National Parks 3 Credit(s) and
GEO 1055 - Geology National Parks Lab 1 Credit(s)
or
GEO 2210 - Geology of Southern Utah 3 Credit(s) and
GEO 2215 - Geology of Southern Utah Lab 1 Credit(s)

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)

B.S. Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement (12 credits)

* Note: Most or all of the B.S. requirements may be met by fulfilling the General Education Core and Knowledge Areas. Because of this, these credits are typically not counted in the degree total at the bottom of page. Transfer students not majoring in a math or science field may need additional math/science courses to reach the minimum 12 credits. Consult a Student Success Advisor for details.