Program: Park and Recreation Management Park Law Enforcement Option, A.A.S. - Butler Community College

Apr 22, 2025

BC3 Academic Catalog: 2008-2009

This program prepares students to become multi-skilled park and recreation professional with major course emphasis in law enforcement. Students will take ACT 120 course off site. Skills acquired include: adventure education, leadership, EMS, search and rescue, environmental interpretation, first aid, park law enforcement, forest and wildlife management. Professional certifications obtained upon successful completion of minimum competency standards in specific courses include: First Responder, CPR for the Professional, Water Rescue and Emergency Response, Ice Rescue and Emergency Response, Advanced Line Systems Rescue, PA - 130 Basic Wild land Firefighter, Project Wild, Project Learning Tree, Project Wet, and ACA Canoeing and Kayaking.

Graduates are employed by federal, state, and local government agencies. Employment opportunities include entry-level positions in law enforcement agencies, park rangers, private security firms, naturalists, guides, camp directors, as well as many other positions.

Minimum - 65 credits

First Semester (17)

Second Semester (17)

PKMT 205 - Interpretive Methods & Programming
^* ENGL 102 - English II or
* ENGL 106 - Technical Writing
^*d PKMT 105 - Park Safety and Law Enforcement
^d PKMT 230 - Outdoor Adventure Program Management
^c,d Physical Education Elective PHED XXXX 2

Third Semester (16)

* PKMT 212 - Park and Recreation Administration
^b Social Science Elective 3
^a MATH 100 - Intermediate Algebra or
BUSN 121 - Business Mathematics
PKMT 209 - Wildlife Management
COMP 210 - Introduction to Microcomputing

Fourth Semester (15)

^* ACT 120 Certification CRIM XXXX 15

Note(s):

* Indicates course has a prerequisite

^a Minimum mathematics requirement is Intermediate Algebra or Business Mathematics

^b General Psychology or Principles of Sociology recommended

^cOutdoor Adventure, Canoeing and Water Safety, Physical Fitness, Weight Training are highly recommended. Student may also elect to take Physical Wellness to fulfill both Physical Education Electives.

^d Students are required to sign waiver, assumption of risk, and emergency contact forms to participate in course.

Students who enroll in this program must meet entrance requirements for ACT 120 Training: 1 – No Criminal Record – a complete records check is required; 2 – Students must be of sound mind and successfully complete a psychological evaluation process; 3 – References will be required of all applicants to the program; 4 – Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of enrollment in ACT 120.

Students who have previously received ACT 120 certification and who present appropriate documentation to the Office of Records and Registration, will be awarded 15 credits following the completion of the first 12 credits of the program.