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

This degree is taught by one of the USA’s top-rated public affairs schools: ASU’s School of Public Affairs. It will help you to understand and address society's grandest challenges in public management, policy, and governance. The School of Public Affairs offers a Bachelor of Science in public service and public policy with a concentration in parks and recreation management. Leisure and quality of life are an essential part of U.S. society. This program provides students a transdisciplinary education in the management of parks, protected areas and community-based recreation services. The BS program in public service and public policy includes comprehensive coverage of topics in public policy, public leadership and management. Applications and examples encompass a wide variety of policy topics and management approaches. This program examines the public sector and addresses the challenges facing the public in a practical way. It distinctly enables students to study public service, policy and administration with a focus on professional preparation for a career. The major is also well suited to students interested in pursuing graduate education in law, public administration, public policy, and other areas focused on public affairs and the common good.

A high school diploma or equivalent Grade in previous study: options range from no minimum requirement to GPA 2.75, or equivalent