Park Ranger Studies, A.A.S.

Location(s): Rangely Campus

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General Education Requirements

ENG 1021 - English Composition I 3 Credits ^ *
ENG 1022 - English Composition II 3 Credits ^ *
MAT 1140 - Career Math 3 Credits or Higher ^

Social & Behavioral Sciences (SS1, SS2, SS3)

Recommended:

SOC 1001 - Introduction to Sociology I 3 Credits ^ *
SOC 2031 - Thesociology of Deviant Behavior 3 Credits ^ *
PSY 2221 - Social Psychology 3 Credits ^ *

Total: 9 Credits

Total: 18 Credits

Specialized Course Requirements

PRA 1000 - Park Ranger Academy I 6 Credits
PRA 1001 - Park Ranger Academy II 11 Credits
PRA 1003 - NPS Basic Tactics 5 Credits
PRA 1004 - Park Ranger Fitness Awareness 3 Credits
PRA 1005 - NPS Firearms 5 Credits
PRA 1008 - NPS Driving Skills 3 Credits

Total: 33 Credits

Elective Requirements

Any college level course (1000+) offered in the CCCS Common Course Numbering System, PED (2 credits max)

recommendations include:

EMS 1015 ^
FSW 1000 ^
FSW 1001 ^
OUT 1570 - Basic Search & Rescue 3 Credits ^

Total: 9 Credits

Total Required Credits: 60

This program is financial aid eligible.

*Acceptance into the CNCC Park Ranger Law Enforcement Academy program is required for completion of this program. See Admissions Section of the Catalog. If a student chooses to exit out of the PRLEA program, they will not receive their NPS Type-2 rating needed for seasonal employment.