PROGRAMS OF STUDY and COURSES-

The Park Ranger Training Program is based on an academically-integrated model. This model provides students with a total of 15 credit hours to be taken in two consecutive semesters. In order to gain certification, students must complete all of the following courses with a grade of B or higher:

PREE 271 Law Enforcement/Firearms (3 credit hours)
PREE 371 Federal Law Enforcement (3 credit hours)
PREE 374 Federal Law and Policy (3 credit hours)
PREE 471 NPS Law Enforcement (3 credit hours)
PREE 472 Park Law Enforcement (3 credit hours)

The Park Ranger Training Program is offered every academic year and is open to only those students majoring in Parks and Recreation at SRU at either the undergraduate or graduate level. The 2008-2009 program is offered from August 25, 2008 - May 12, 2009.

Below are the listing of topics and subject areas for the Park Ranger Training Program Seasonal Law Enforcement 285-hour curriculum.

	TOPICS FOR THE 285 HOUR PARK LAW CURRICULUM Subject Area 1 – Legal
	Authority and Jurisdiction Civil/Criminal Liability Constitutional Law Courtroom Testimony/Procedures Criminal Law Cultural Resource Law Detention and Arrest Federal Law: US Code and 36 CFR Juvenile Procedures Natural Resource Law Rules of Evidence Search and Seizure
	Subject Area 2 – Behavioral Science
	Ethics and Conduct Human Relations (Interpersonal Communications) Interviewing
	Subject Area 3 – Enforcement Techniques
	Bombs and Explosives Crime Scene Management Criminalistics Description and Identification Narcotics and Dangerous Drugs Patrol Procedures – Part I Patrol Procedures – Part I Photography Physical Security and Crime Prevention
	Subject Area 4 – Enforcement Operations
	Basic Accident Investigation Chemical Agents Report Procedures
	Subject Area 5 – Law Enforcement Skills
	Emergency Vehicle Operations Defensive Tactics Firearms Training Impact Weapons Mechanics of Arrest
	Subject Area 6 – National Park Service Specific
	History, Philosophy and Objectives of NPS Law Enforcement NPS Law Enforcement Policies and Guidelines Organization and Functions of Federal Law Enforcement Agencies Physical Efficiency Battery