Public Service and Public Policy (Parks and Recreation Management) - BS

Program Overview

The Public Service and Public Policy (Parks and Recreation Management) BS program at ASU's Downtown Phoenix campus prepares students for careers in local and state venues through transdisciplinary education in park management, protected areas, and community-based recreation services. It combines public policy, public leadership, and management coursework, providing comprehensive coverage of these areas and enabling students to study public service, policy, and administration with a career focus. Graduates are prepared for entry and mid-level positions in various public and private sector organizations.

Program Outline

• Focuses on transdisciplinary education in park management, protected areas, and community-based recreation services.
• Prepares students for high-demand careers in local and state venues.
• Provides comprehensive coverage of public policy, public leadership, and management.
• Applies public policy and management approaches to various topics.
• Enables students to study public service, policy, and administration with a career focus.
• Well-suited for students interested in pursuing graduate education in law, public administration, public policy, and other areas related to public affairs and the common good.

Outline:

• Coursework: Combines public policy, public leadership, and management.
• Major Map: Provides a detailed plan of required and elective courses.
• Modules: Includes courses in public policy, management, leadership, parks and recreation, and related fields.
• Structure: Semester-based system with flexible scheduling options.

Assessment:

• Methods: Exams, assignments, projects, presentations, and participation.
• Criteria: Grades are based on a combination of factors, including understanding of course material, application of knowledge, critical thinking, communication skills, and professional conduct.

Teaching:

• Methods: Lectures, discussions, case studies, simulations, and hands-on activities.
• Faculty: Experienced professionals with expertise in public policy, public administration, parks and recreation, and related fields.
• Unique Approaches: Focuses on practical application of knowledge and prepares students for careers in public service.

Careers:

• Potential Paths: Public administrators, park rangers, recreation specialists, policy analysts, urban planners, and more.
• Opportunities: Work in government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private businesses.
• Outcomes: Graduates are prepared for entry and mid-level positions in various public and private sector organizations.

Other:

• Accelerated Programs: Available for students who want to complete their bachelor's and master's degrees in as little as five years.
• Concurrent Programs: Available for students who want to earn two bachelor's degrees simultaneously.
• Global Opportunities: Study abroad programs in parks, wildlife reserves, and other recreational facilities around the world.
• Eligibility: Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.00 required to change into this program.
• Transfer Options: Available for students transferring from other institutions.