Departmental Advisors
Director, Undergraduate
Dr. Betsy Cook
Annex C, Room 1085
PRT Academic Advisor
Eric Gardner
HPER N-200
Director, Graduate Studies
Dr. Jim Sibthorp
Annex C, Room 1068
Program Coordinators
Nate Bricker & Dr. Nate Furman
Annex C, Room 1106
Liaison, N.O.L.S.
Kirk Nichols
Annex C, Room 1107
Departmental Notes

For course descriptions and pre-requisite information click on the subject column next to the appropriate catalog number.

IT IS MANDATORY THAT STUDENTS ATTEND THE FIRST CLASS MEETING FOR ALL 1120 THROUGH 2015 CLASSES. NO REFUNDS ARE ISSUED AFTER THE 2nd DAY FOLLOWING THE 1st CLASS SESSION FOR A NATURAL RESOURCES LEARNING CLASS.

PRT 1110 - 001 Happiness/The Good Life

PRT 1110 - 001 Happiness/The Good Life

  • Class Number: 10789
  • Instructor: MEERTS-BRANDSMA, LISA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: Yes
  • Fees: $14.64
  • Seats Available: 5
  • Class Number: 8229
  • Instructor: FERY, PAIGE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 9

PRT 2201 - 090 Intro to Hosp & Tourism


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 2201 - 090 Intro to Hosp & Tourism

  • Class Number: 8230
  • Instructor: WOLF, CADY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 2204 - 090 Front Office Procedures


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 2204 - 090 Front Office Procedures

  • Class Number: 11601
  • Instructor: COMBS, STEVEN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 24

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 3050 - 001 NR-Wildn Safety/Surviv


Must be taken concurrently with PRT 3500, PRT 4430, & PRT 5710. This course requires an extended field experience. Please contact Kirk Nichols (kirk.nichols@health.utah.edu) for additional information.

PRT 3050 - 001 NR-Wildn Safety/Surviv

  • Class Number: 10734
  • Instructor: NICHOLS, KIRK
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

Must be taken concurrently with PRT 3500, PRT 4430, & PRT 5710. This course requires an extended field experience. Please contact Kirk Nichols (kirk.nichols@health.utah.edu) for additional information.

PRT 3101 - 090 Prof Preparation in PRT


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 3101 - 090 Prof Preparation in PRT

  • Class Number: 8528
  • Instructor: TANNER, PRESTON
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 22

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 3205 - 090 Hospitality Supervision


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 3205 - 090 Hospitality Supervision

  • Class Number: 15655
  • Instructor: BROWN, MARC
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 26

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 3209 - 090 Resort Management


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 3209 - 090 Resort Management

  • Class Number: 20242
  • Instructor: STONE, GARRETT
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 21

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 3211 - 001 PRT Marketing


This section is for students NOT seeking AHLA (Hospitality) certification

PRT 3211 - 001 PRT Marketing

  • Class Number: 4885
  • Instructor: ZHUO, QIAOLAN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 13

This section is for students NOT seeking AHLA (Hospitality) certification

PRT 3211 - 090 PRT Marketing


This section is for students who are seeking AHLA (Hospitality) certification. This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 3211 - 090 PRT Marketing

  • Class Number: 7141
  • Instructor: Bowman, Janna
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

This section is for students who are seeking AHLA (Hospitality) certification. This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 3310 - 090 Divrsty and Incl in PRT


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 3310 - 090 Divrsty and Incl in PRT

  • Class Number: 2205
  • Instructor: LEE, KANGJAE
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 0

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 3500 - 001 Fndtns Otdr Rec Stdies


Must be taken concurrently with PRT 3050, PRT 4430, & PRT 5710. This course requires an extended field experience. Please contact Kirk Nichols (kirk.nichols@health.utah.edu) for additional information.

PRT 3500 - 001 Fndtns Otdr Rec Stdies

  • Class Number: 1646
  • Instructor: NICHOLS, KIRK
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $33.00
  • Seats Available: 9

Must be taken concurrently with PRT 3050, PRT 4430, & PRT 5710. This course requires an extended field experience. Please contact Kirk Nichols (kirk.nichols@health.utah.edu) for additional information.

PRT 3510 - 001 Trends Sport Mgt

PRT 3510 - 001 Trends Sport Mgt

  • Class Number: 5858
  • Instructor: WELLS, MARY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $62.98
  • Seats Available: 13

The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login
  • Class Number: 10317
  • Instructor: WELLS, MARY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $35.54
  • Seats Available: 8

The course fee covers digital course materials through the Inclusive Access program. Students may request to opt out here: https://portal.verba.io/utah/login

This class meets during spring break, March 10-14th, from 8 am- 5 pm (there will be a lunch break), PLUS Feb 4th 6pm-8pm via CANVAS. Students are required to attend each class session IN PERSON. In addition to time spent in the classroom, students will also be required to complete additional online lectures. assignments, or exams. Reading and/or assignments may be due prior to the first day of class, please check with instructor or refer to the class syllabus on the class schedule. To prevent time conflict errors, register for the other classes first, then add this class using a permission code. Permission codes can be found through the following URL: https://continue.utah.edu/codes To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php. Please email academic@utah.edu to be added to the waitlist or with questions.
  • Class Number: 19570
  • Instructor: Blye, Clara-Jane
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 36

This class meets during spring break, March 10-14th, from 8 am- 5 pm (there will be a lunch break), PLUS Feb 4th 6pm-8pm via CANVAS. Students are required to attend each class session IN PERSON. In addition to time spent in the classroom, students will also be required to complete additional online lectures. assignments, or exams. Reading and/or assignments may be due prior to the first day of class, please check with instructor or refer to the class syllabus on the class schedule. To prevent time conflict errors, register for the other classes first, then add this class using a permission code. Permission codes can be found through the following URL: https://continue.utah.edu/codes To determine the last day to drop this miscellaneous course, see http://registrar.utah.edu/handbook/miscellaneous.php. Please email academic@utah.edu to be added to the waitlist or with questions.
  • Class Number: 1324
  • Instructor: WELLS, MARY
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 50

PRT 3950 - 002 Independent Study/PRT

PRT 3950 - 002 Independent Study/PRT

  • Class Number: 6261
  • Instructor: SCHMALZ, DART L
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 4.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10
  • Class Number: 20137
  • Instructor: LAMBERT, HILARY
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

PRT 4430 - 001 Envrnmntl Intrp & Comm


Must be taken concurrently with PRT 3050, PRT 3500, & PRT 5710. This course requires an extended field experience. Please contact Kirk Nichols (kirk.nichols@health.utah.edu) for additional information.

PRT 4430 - 001 Envrnmntl Intrp & Comm

  • Class Number: 8231
  • Instructor: NICHOLS, KIRK
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $177.00
  • Seats Available: 9

Must be taken concurrently with PRT 3050, PRT 3500, & PRT 5710. This course requires an extended field experience. Please contact Kirk Nichols (kirk.nichols@health.utah.edu) for additional information.

PRT 4828 - 079 The Senior Internship


All internship placements must be approved by the internship coordinator in the prior semester. Contact 801-581-8215 for more information. This is an online course, which does not meet in-class. For additional information, please visit http://uonline.utah.edu or call (801) 585-5959.

PRT 4828 - 079 The Senior Internship

  • Class Number: 11088
  • Instructor: TANNER, PRESTON
  • Component: Clinical
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $12.00
  • Seats Available: 90

All internship placements must be approved by the internship coordinator in the prior semester. Contact 801-581-8215 for more information. This is an online course, which does not meet in-class. For additional information, please visit http://uonline.utah.edu or call (801) 585-5959.

PRT 4999 - 001 Honors Thesis in PRT

PRT 4999 - 001 Honors Thesis in PRT

  • Class Number: 5795
  • Instructor: SCHMALZ, DART L
  • Component: Honors Thesis Project
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

PRT 5460 - 090 Electronic Mktg for PRT


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 5460 - 090 Electronic Mktg for PRT

  • Class Number: 10088
  • Instructor: Dupler, Ashley
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 16

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 5480 - 090 Business of PRT


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/.

PRT 5480 - 090 Business of PRT

  • Class Number: 10994
  • Instructor: Gutierrez, Roberto
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 34

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/.

PRT 5490 - 001 Business of Sport

PRT 5490 - 001 Business of Sport

  • Class Number: 7640
  • Instructor: TANNER, PRESTON
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 6

PRT 5495 - 090 Government & Nonprofits


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/.

PRT 5495 - 090 Government & Nonprofits

  • Class Number: 10995
  • Instructor: MCNAY, DAVID
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 19

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/.

PRT 5600 - 001 Events Mgmt

PRT 5600 - 001 Events Mgmt

  • Class Number: 15656
  • Instructor: MADER, SASHA
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

PRT 5610 - 090 International Tourism


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 5610 - 090 International Tourism

  • Class Number: 9290
  • Instructor: RICKS, MEAGAN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: -7

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 5710 - 001 Adventure/Outdoor Pgm I


Must be taken concurrently with PRT 3050, PRT 3500, & PRT 4430. This course requires and extended field experience. Please contact Kirk Nichols (kirk.nichols@health.utah.edu) for additional information.

PRT 5710 - 001 Adventure/Outdoor Pgm I

  • Class Number: 2417
  • Instructor: ROSE, JEFFREY
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Fees: $28.00
  • Seats Available: 9

Must be taken concurrently with PRT 3050, PRT 3500, & PRT 4430. This course requires and extended field experience. Please contact Kirk Nichols (kirk.nichols@health.utah.edu) for additional information.

PRT 5865 - 001 Experien. Ed Practicum


This class is primarily field-based and will have two mandatory meetings during the semester. The first is Tuesday, January 9 from 10:00am to 12:00pm and the second will be to be determined. Both meetings will take place in HPER N Room 237Q.

PRT 5865 - 001 Experien. Ed Practicum

  • Class Number: 2408
  • Instructor: FURMAN, NATE
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 2.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

This class is primarily field-based and will have two mandatory meetings during the semester. The first is Tuesday, January 9 from 10:00am to 12:00pm and the second will be to be determined. Both meetings will take place in HPER N Room 237Q.

PRT 5875 - 090 Tourism & Parks


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 5875 - 090 Tourism & Parks

  • Class Number: 8232
  • Instructor: Blye, Clara-Jane
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 2

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 6460 - 090 Electronic Mktg for PRT


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 6460 - 090 Electronic Mktg for PRT

  • Class Number: 10087
  • Instructor: Dupler, Ashley
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 6610 - 090 International Tourism


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 6610 - 090 International Tourism

  • Class Number: 9293
  • Instructor: RICKS, MEAGAN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 15

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 6850 - 001 Graduate Seminar II

PRT 6850 - 001 Graduate Seminar II

  • Class Number: 11949
  • Instructor: WELLS, MARY
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 5

PRT 6860 - 001 Non-Thesis Project


This section is graded and should be used to meet degree requirements.

PRT 6860 - 001 Non-Thesis Project

  • Class Number: 1325
  • Instructor: SIBTHORP, ROBERT
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 8.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 20

This section is graded and should be used to meet degree requirements.

PRT 6860 - 002 Non-Thesis Project


This section is credit/no-credit and should be taken only if approved by the student's advisor.

PRT 6860 - 002 Non-Thesis Project

  • Class Number: 6526
  • Instructor: SIBTHORP, ROBERT
  • Component: Practicum
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 8.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 20

This section is credit/no-credit and should be taken only if approved by the student's advisor.

PRT 6875 - 090 Tourism & Parks


This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 6875 - 090 Tourism & Parks

  • Class Number: 8233
  • Instructor: Blye, Clara-Jane
  • Component: Seminar
  • Type: Online
  • Units: 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

This is an online course, which does not have a specific meeting time or location throughout the semester. For additional information, please visit https://online.utah.edu/about-online-learning/

PRT 6950 - 001 Indep Studies-Masters

PRT 6950 - 001 Indep Studies-Masters

  • Class Number: 1326
  • Instructor: SIBTHORP, ROBERT
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 4.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

PRT 6950 - 002 Indep Studies-Masters

PRT 6950 - 002 Indep Studies-Masters

  • Class Number: 10187
  • Instructor: SIBTHORP, ROBERT
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 4.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 1

PRT 6970 - 001 Thesis - Masters


This section is graded and should be used to meet degree requirements.

PRT 6970 - 001 Thesis - Masters

  • Class Number: 1327
  • Instructor: SIBTHORP, ROBERT
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 9.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

This section is graded and should be used to meet degree requirements.

PRT 6970 - 002 Thesis - Masters


This section is credit/no-credit and should be taken only if approved by the student's advisor.

PRT 6970 - 002 Thesis - Masters

  • Class Number: 6525
  • Instructor: SIBTHORP, ROBERT
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 9.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 20

This section is credit/no-credit and should be taken only if approved by the student's advisor.

PRT 6980 - 001 Faculty Consult Masters

PRT 6980 - 001 Faculty Consult Masters

  • Class Number: 1328
  • Instructor: SIBTHORP, ROBERT
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 6.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10
  • Class Number: 12797
  • Instructor: BURNS, RYAN
  • Component: Lecture
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 3.0
  • Requisites: Yes
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

PRT 7950 - 001 Indep Studies-Doctoral

PRT 7950 - 001 Indep Studies-Doctoral

  • Class Number: 1329
  • Instructor: SIBTHORP, ROBERT
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 3.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 8

PRT 7970 - 001 Dissertation-Doctoral


This section is graded and should be used to meet degree requirements.

PRT 7970 - 001 Dissertation-Doctoral

  • Class Number: 1330
  • Instructor: SIBTHORP, ROBERT
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

This section is graded and should be used to meet degree requirements.

PRT 7970 - 002 Dissertation-Doctoral


This section is credit/no-credit and should be taken only if approved by the student's advisor.

PRT 7970 - 002 Dissertation-Doctoral

  • Class Number: 6524
  • Instructor: SIBTHORP, ROBERT
  • Component: Thesis Research
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 12.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 19

This section is credit/no-credit and should be taken only if approved by the student's advisor.

PRT 7980 - 001 Faculty Consult-PhD

PRT 7980 - 001 Faculty Consult-PhD

  • Class Number: 1331
  • Instructor: SIBTHORP, ROBERT
  • Component: Independent Study
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 1.0 - 6.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10

PRT 7990 - 001 Continuing Reg-Doctoral

PRT 7990 - 001 Continuing Reg-Doctoral

  • Class Number: 1332
  • Instructor: SIBTHORP, ROBERT
  • Component: Continuing Registration
  • Type: In Person
  • Units: 0.0
  • Wait List: No
  • Seats Available: 10