Total credits:  124.  Total elective credits: 29 (A maximum of 6 of which are needed to cover the University General Education Requirements in Hc and Ha; 6 are required for the directed electives) Minimum free elective credits: 17.
*MAT 126 or MAT 151 (Calculus) are strongly recommended for students interested in courses that have a calculus prerequisite or who are considering graduate studies.
**COM 102 is not acceptable as a substitute for COM 103.
***Directed electives are INT 323, HTY 479, or 400-level, 3 credit courses from FES, FSC (FOE), FTY, PRT, or WSC.

NOTE:  Courses that meet the General Education Requirements (Ged) are indicated by: Sl (Lab. Science); Sa (Applied Science); M (Mathematics); E (Ethics); Hw (Western Cultural Traditions); Hs (Social Contexts & Institutions); Hc (Cultural Diversity & International Perspectives); Hp (Population & the Environment); Ha (Artistic & Creative Expression); W (Writing Intensive); and C (Capstone Experience).

Professional Preparation Courses

PRT 352 Forest Recreation Management
A broad yet comprehensive study of the theories, problems, and techniques of managing recreation systems in both the public and private sectors. Emphasis given to current recreation management issues.

PRT 355 Visitor Behavior and Management
Study of outdoor recreation user behavior as it impacts the planning, design, and management of outdoor recreation opportunities. Emphasis on social/psychological principles which alter behavior and satisfaction in recreation experiences.

PRT 394 Cooperative Education
Opportunity for student to gain experience, to integrate classroom learning with job performance, and to develop future placement possibilities.

PRT 395 Internship
A professional activity under the general supervision of an experienced professional with a high degree of responsibility placed on the student.

PRT 396 Field Experience
A field experience is a professional activity participated in by students under the supervision of a practicing professional in the field.

AES 429 Park Planning and Design
Basic planning and design principles of space, scale and circulation applied to recreation areas and park facilities with special emphasis on visitor use.

PRT 452 Environmental Interpretation
Study of interpretation principles and applications with special emphasis on the function of interpretation in natural and cultural resource settings.

PRT 454 Cultural Resource Management
Study of social and legislative mandates to preserve our nation's cultural heritage. Emphasis on the total management of cultural resources through study of existing management systems.

PRT 470 Principles of Tourism
Focus is on the application of tourism principles to natural environments in the public and private sectors. Topics range from the history of tourism to emerging trends, and include the structure and function of tourism organizations, tourist behavior, beneficial and adverse impacts of tourism, tourism demand and appropriate tourism development.

PRT 471 Commercial Recreation
Basic concepts of recreation management applied to CR enterprises. Topics include entrepreneurial strategies, economic concepts, the feasibility process, and leisure trends affecting the CR industry.

PRT 480 Wilderness and Wild and Scenic River Management
Development of a historical overview of wilderness and river management in the United States. Basic concepts of unique management problems and opportunities associated with wilderness and wild and scenic river systems.

PRT 491 Issues and Ethics in Outdoor Recreation (Senior Seminar)
An in-depth look at the myriad issues facing the outdoor recreation professional.  Emphasizes policy, trends, ethics, research, and conflict resolution as tools for resolving issues.

A complete list of UMaine courses can be found at http://www.umaine.edu/catalog/