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.
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.