Am I eligibile to become a CPRP?

You may be eligible to become a CPRP if you: 

• Have just received, or are set to receive, a Bachelor’s degree from a program accredited by the Council on Accreditation(Students who have not yet graduated from an COA accredited program with a major in recreation, park resources, and leisure services but are in their final semester on campus may be able to qualify for exam status)
  
  
• Have a Bachelor’s degree from any institution in recreation, park resources, or leisure services; and also have no less than 1 year of full-time experience in the field
  
  
• Have a Bachelor’s degree in a major other than recreation, park resources, or leisure services; and also have no less than 3 years of full-time experience in the field
  
  
• Have a high school degree or equivalent, and have 5 years of full-time experience in the field
  

*1 year of part-time work experience in the field (20 hours+ per week) = 6 months of full-time work experience in the field

For questions or further information on certification, please email us at certification@nrpa.org