2023-2024 Course Catalog

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Natural Resources Recreation (NRR) Minor

Complete a minimum of 18 credits distributed as follows:

Required Minor Courses
FREC 2554Leadership for Global Sustainability3
FREC 3524Environmental Interpretation 1 3
FREC 3544Outdoor Recreation Planning and Management 1 3
FREC 4434Natural Resource Policy 1 3
Subtotal12
Restricted Electives
Select two of the following:6
Study Abroad (max 3 credit hours) 2
Introduction to Service
Socio-Cultural Impacts of Tourism
Subtotal6
Total Credits18
1

Course has additional prerequisites or restrictions. Check course catalog or timetable for further information.

2

Study abroad must be pre-approved for use in the minor. 

Notes for the Minor in Natural Resource Recreation

  1. A minimum average GPA of 2.0 in these courses is required to complete the minor.
  2. All courses must be taken for A-F grade unless only offered P/F.

Steps for Completing the Minor in Natural Resource Recreation

  1. Sign up for the minor in the Advising Center of the College of Natural Resources and Environment (138 Cheatham Hall).
  2. If you have the questions about the checksheet, ask the Advising Center to put you in contact with the departmental advisor or faculty member in natural resource recreation.
  3. When you request or update your DARS, be sure to include the minor so that it will check your progress on both your major and minor.
  4. Once you have enrolled in the minor, you cannot graduate until you either:
    1. satisfy the credit requirements for the minor, or
    2. withdraw from the minor by notifying the Advising Center of the College of Natural Resources and Environment (138 Cheatham Hall) and revising your DARS.