Undergraduate

The Arizona State University School of Community Resources & Development advances the social, economic, environmental and cultural well-being of our local and global communities through instruction, research and service. We provide use inspired research and experiential academic programs in the areas of: Nonprofit Leadership & Management, Parks & Recreation Management, and Tourism Development & Management.

Nonprofit Leadership & Management (NLM)

The Nonprofit Leadership & Management program will empower you through coursework and co-curricular experiences to help you become a successful professional who positively impacts the community in which you work. By completing the undergraduate program, you may also earn national certification from American Humanics, Inc. which will prepare you to lead and strengthen nonprofit organizations.

Parks & Recreation Management (PRM)

The Parks and Recreation Management program provides an interdisciplinary education in the management of parks, protected areas and community based recreation services. Students learn to integrate the managerial, natural and social sciences to make informed decisions for recreation service delivery. The curriculum combines classroom instruction with field experiences and covers parks and recreation policy, programming, planning, management, communication, inclusive services, and history. The PRM program prepares students for professional positions in variety of public, private, and nonprofit organizations. This degree program is accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA).

Tourism Development & Management (TDM)

In the Tourism Development & Management program, you will acquire the planning and management skills related to the growth and development of tourism throughout the world in historical, spatial and economic terms; the economic, ecological, and socio-cultural impacts of tourism in both the developing and developed world; and the system of tourism production, product development, service delivery, and consumption by diverse domestic and international market segments. Students will also learn professional skills such as information technology, management, and marketing proficiencies. Through the required internship component of the degree program, students will gain practical experiences for professional positions in various travel, tourism, and related fields. Exposure to the businesses of heritage tourism, nature-based tourism, resort management, and meeting and convention planning will prepare you for a successful career in the fast-growing travel and tourism industry.

Career Field Exploration

PLE hours renamed to CFE, to reward students for career exploration

Undergraduate

Undergraduate degrees.

Senior Internship Information

 

Academic Advising

The mission of academic advising at ASU is to further the teaching mission of the university by providing quality, accessible advising to all students. Academic advisors help students successfully transition to the university and make progress towards their educational goals and graduation. Advisors are part of the educational process providing academic information and guidance to help students understand curricula, policies, and procedures. Academic advising is a collaborative teaching relationship among academic advisors, students, faculty and the university community. Working with advisors, students identify academic and career goals, create and implement plans, and assume responsibility for their education. School of Community Resources & Development students are encouraged to meet with an advisor at least once a year to update information, go over academic plans and prepare for graduation.