The Master of Park and Protected Area Management (M.P.P.M.) program is offered through CSU Online by the Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources (HDNR) in partnership with Central China Normal University (CCNU). It is designed to develop an understanding of theory, research, and practice related to protected areas, and is aimed at preparing students for leadership roles as highly knowledgeable practitioners within the field. Through the integration of social and ecological science, students will gain a holistic understanding of protected area values, services, and governance, as well as the expertise to operationalize those values through effective planning and management of public use, concessions, finance strategies, community collaboration, and human capacity development.
Students interested in graduate work should refer to the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Effective Spring 2022
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| NRRT 630 | Protected Areas and Global Conservation | 3 |
| NRRT 631 | Protected Area Planning and Management | 3 |
| NRRT 632 | Public Use and Recreation in Protected Areas | 3 |
| NRRT 633 | Protected Areas and Resource Management | 3 |
| NRRT 634 | Protected Area Policy and Finance | 3 |
| NRRT 635 | Infrastructure Management in Protected Areas | 3 |
| NRRT 636 | Social Context of Protected Areas | 3 |
| NRRT 637 | Leadership, Management, and Protected Areas | 3 |
| NRRT 638 | Protected Area Data and Decision-Making | 3 |
| NRRT 639 | Threats and Frontiers in Protected Areas | 3 |
| NRRT 640 | Protected Area Communication | 3 |
| Program Total Credits: | 33 | |
A minimum of 33 credits are required to complete this program.
For more information, please visit Requirements for All Graduate Degrees in the Graduate and Professional Bulletin.
Summary of Procedures for the Master's and Doctoral Degrees
NOTE: Each semester the Graduate School publishes a schedule of deadlines. Deadlines are available on the Graduate School website. Students should consult this schedule whenever they approach important steps in their careers.
Forms are available online.
| Step | Due Date |
|---|---|
| 1. Application for admission (online) | Six months before first registration |
| 2. Diagnostic examination when required | Before first registration |
| 3. Appointment of advisor | Before first registration |
| 4. Selection of graduate committee | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 5. Filing of program of study (GS Form 6) | Before the time of fourth regular semester registration |
| 6. Preliminary examination (Ph.D. and PD) | Two terms prior to final examination |
| 7. Report of preliminary examination (GS Form 16) - (Ph.D. and PD) | Within two working days after results are known |
| 8. Changes in committee (GS Form 9A) | When change is made |
| 9. Application for Graduation (GS Form 25) | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 9a. Reapplication for Graduation (online) | Failure to graduate requires Reapplication for Graduation (online) for the next time term for which you are applying |
| 10. Submit thesis or dissertation to committee | At least two weeks prior to the examination or at the discretion of the graduate committee |
| 11. Final examination | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School Website |
| 12. Report of final examination (GS Form 24) | Within two working days after results are known; refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 13. Submit a signed Thesis/Dissertation Submission Form (GS Form 30) to the Graduate School and Submit the Survey of Earned Doctorates (Ph.D. only) prior to submitting the electronic thesis/dissertation | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website. |
| 14. Submit the thesis/dissertation electronically | Refer to published deadlines from the Graduate School website |
| 15. Graduation | Ceremony information is available from the Graduate School website |