New Course Offering!

Wilderness First Responder course to be offered in Spring, 2010! Are you feeling the need to brush up on your back country first responder skills? Or, is it finally time to learn what to do if you're outdoors recreating with your friends and someone sustains a major (or minor) injury? If so, then Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is the course for you. Students can register for 2 credits of PRLS 200, and receive 3-year WFR certification upon successful completion of the course. For more details, please contact Dr. Laurie Harmon at lharmon@gmu.edu.

Newly Revised:

The Certificate for Outdoor Recreation and Experiential Leadership provides students with specialized skills unique to a variety of outdoor recreation activities. Course work focuses on the acquisition of technical skills and application of theory in the context of outdoor recreation and experiential leadership. Students completing the program may elect to be certified as Wilderness First Responders and Leave No Trace Trainers and will be fully prepared to work as challenge-course facilitators at outdoor recreation and experiential education organizations.

Congratulations to PRLS Student

Congratulations to Jevon Wright, one of our outstanding Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies graduates (Spring '09). On October 14, 2009, he was awarded the National Society for Park Resources' prestigious Student Excellence Award at the National Recreation and Park Association's Annual Congress in Salt Lake City.

Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies is now on Facebook!

Check us out and become a member. We'll be posting upcoming events, news about our students and alum, and sharing information about the profession on a regular basis. Become a member and be a part of the fun - we look forward to seeing you!

World Cup Study Abroad Class in Southern Africa

The Academy of International Sport (AIS) at George Mason University is excited to offer an extraordinary opportunity for students to experience the magic of Africa’s first World Cup and learn about Sport, History & Culture in Southern Africa. You can earn college credit (undergraduate or graduate) for this trip with the opportunity to enroll in 3 or 6 credit hours. Download the complete information packet or contact Dr. John Nauright (jnaurigh@gmu.edu) for more information.

Orientation Sessions

Orientation sessions for prospective RHT students are held throughout the year on the Fairfax campus. Your orientation to "the RigHT School" is hosted by the Director, Dr. David Wiggins, and Coordinator for Student Affairs, Dr. Brenda Wiggins. Please contact Ms. Lisa Reeves at (703) 993-2098 to sign up for one of these ‘by reservation only’ sessions.