Curriculum
Course Requirements
The PGA curriculum consists of 124 credits in three primary areas:
- General Education — 47 credits
- Recreation Major — 43 credits
- PGA Concentration — 34 credits
- with optional business management minor - 15 credits
- with optional business marketing minor - 15 credits
Graduation Requirements
Students graduating with a PGA concentration must complete all required courses in the curriculum and meet the graduation requirements for the Hotel College. In addition to the Hotel College requirements, students are required to pass the PGA Playing Ability Test (PAT) and complete PGA checkpoint testing for Levels I, II, and III and fulfill a 16-month internship requirement.
Internship Requirements
The PGA internship is considered to be a full-time work experience that encompasses 40 hours per week at a recognized golf facility under the direction of a PGA professional. Successful completion of 16 months of internship experience is required of each student seeking a Bachelor of Science with a major in Recreation with a concentration in PGA Golf Management.
- Courses Learn more about the courses offered in the PGA concentration.
- UNLV PGA 4.5 year plan of study and concentration fees (PDF) View the curriculum structure and fees for the program.
- UNLV PGA 4.5 year plan of study and concentration fees with business management minor (PDF)
- UNLV PGA 4.5 year plan of study and concentration fees with business marketing minor (PDF)
- Hotel College Faculty/Staff Get a comprehensive list of the college’s faculty and staff.
