Park and Protected Area Management Minor

The park and protected area minor prepares students to plan for and manage natural resources, especially protected areas such as parks, forests, wild lands, and water resources. This minor complements other degrees related to career opportunities in parks, recreation, tourism, planning, geography, environmental education, forestry, and fisheries and wildlife. Typical employers include protected area management and planning agencies within federal, state, and local parks; forestry; wildlife; nature conservation; and related non-governmental organizations.