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Park and Resource Management (MS)
- Slippery Rock University (PA)
The on-line masters program in Park and Resource Management consists of 24 credits of coursework plus a 6-credit internship, for a total of 30 credits. Graduate study in Park and ...
- Posted Dec. 13, 2023
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Teaching environmental sustainability and responsibility in the Anthropocene: Overview of Tourism Studies in Spain
- Universitat Politècnica de València (Valencia)
Tourism studies are showing an increasing interest in the analysis of environmental sustainability and responsibility in the Anthropocene epoch. In the Higher Education (HE) Tourism studies, new concepts and skills ...
- Posted Feb. 9, 2021
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Outdoor Recreation (BS)
- State University of New York at Cortland (NY)
The outdoor recreation major in the Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies Department allows students to focus on different aspects of the outdoor recreation/education field. Outdoor leadership, natural resource recreation ...
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Environmental and Outdoor Education Minor
- State University of New York at Cortland (NY)
This interdisciplinary minor is open to students in all majors. It is valuable to students preparing for careers in elementary and secondary education, scouting, adventure programming, youth and community groups ...
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Recreation (MS)
- State University of New York at Cortland (NY)
The Recreation Masters program at SUNY Cortland offers three concentrations: Outdoor and Environmental Education, Management of Leisure Services, and Therapeutic Recreation. In addition to core courses in recreation, students will ...
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Integrated Pathway in Outdoor Education
- Earlham College (IN)
The Outdoor Education Integrated Pathway is designed to prepare students for a leadership role in the Outdoor Education industry, and/or in programs with remote or extended fieldwork components. Through ...
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Forest Management and Operations (MF)
- State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry (NY)
The primary focus of the program is to provide an opportunity for graduates coming from diverse academic backgrounds with non-forestry baccalaureates to gain a professional education in forestry. As such ...
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Park Ranger and Administration Minor
- San Jose State University (CA)
The minor in Park Ranger and Administration is offered by the Department of Environmental Studies. The minor requires a minimum of 19 units across courses in environmental restoration, forest ecology ...
- Posted Dec. 17, 2020
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Nature-based Recreation Minor
- Auburn University (AL)
Tourism is one of the world’s largest industries and has witnessed significant growth over the last half century. One of the fastest growing segments of the industry, Ecotourism, is ...
- Posted Feb. 3, 2020
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Natural Resource Management major, BS in Environment and Natural Resources
- The Ohio State University (OH)
A major in Natural Resource Management (NRM) promotes an awareness of the connection between environmental systems and the social sciences. Coursework will help students understand how decisions are made regarding ...
- Posted Feb. 3, 2020
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Recreation & Tourism Management, Sustainable Tourism Management Emphasis (BS)
- San Diego State University (CA)
The Sustainable Tourism Management Emphasis focuses on developing skills to plan, organize, assess, and manage sustainable tourism. It incorporates international learning experiences to explore tools and strategies to minimize negative ...
- Posted Dec. 13, 2018
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Park and Public Lands Management (MSR)
- Indiana University Bloomington (IN)
A Master of Science in Recreation degree with a major in Park and Public Lands Management provides students with approaches to managing land-based operations at the national, state, regional and ...
- Posted Dec. 13, 2018
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Parks & Recreation Management Concentration, Community Resources & Development (MS)
- Arizona State University (AZ)
The MS degree in community resources and development with a concentration in parks and recreation management is offered by the School of Community Resources and Development. This master's degree ...
- Posted April 12, 2018
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How Learning Interdependently in Outdoor Settings can Induce a Paradigm Shift & Foster a Yearn to Protect the Natural World
- College of Charleston (SC)
As a vice president of the College of Charleston's Outdoors Club and long-time outdoor enthusiast, I have found that exposing people to the natural world has been one of ...
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Environmental Education from the Caribbean to the Carolinas
- University of South Carolina (SC)
I have compared environmental education (EE) programs at USC, the greater Columbia area, and at tourist sites in St. Lucia in order to determine what methods of EE most effectively ...
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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Sustainability Summer Camps on Campus
- Central College (IA)
- Macalester College (MN)
- University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (MN)
This workshop highlights examples from two schools utilizing the resources of campus during the summer months through sustainability-focused day camps for kids. At the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, Sarita Wetland ...
- Posted Dec. 1, 2017
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W&M Park Rx
- College of William & Mary (VA)
Madelyn Phillips, a Student Park Ambassador for the Campus Park Rx program at William & Mary, prescribes time outside to her fellow students with the goal of improving mental and ...
- Posted Oct. 20, 2017
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JMU’s Student Outdoor Adventures Program Follows "Leave No Trace" Principles
- James Madison University (VA)
JMU’s University Recreation Department’s (UREC’s) many contributions to environmental stewardship include Adventure Program hiking, kayaking, skiing and canoeing activities that teach and follow "Leave No Trace" principles ...
- Posted Oct. 14, 2017
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Sustainable facility development: perceived benefits and challenges
- Western Kentucky University (KY)
Purpose
The purpose of this paper is to assess the perceived benefits and challenges of implementing sustainable initiatives in collegiate recreational sports facilities. Additionally, this paper intends to contribute to ...
- Posted Sept. 12, 2016
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Embedding Sustainability Into the Collegiate Recreation Culture: the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association's Journey Forward
- Oregon State University (OR)
- Portland State University (OR)
- Sonoma State University (CA)
- NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation (OR)
Within the past year, embedding sustainability throughout the collegiate recreation culture has emerged as a strategic initiative with the National Intramural Recreational Sports Association (NIRSA). NIRSA is the leading resource ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Collaborating with Campus Recreation Departments: How Students and Sustainability Directors Can Engage Campus Recreation in Sustainability Efforts
- Oregon State University (OR)
- Portland State University (OR)
- Sonoma State University (CA)
- Washington State University, Pullman (WA)
Campus recreation departments and student recreation centers have become one of the largest hubs for student activities on campuses in recent years. In addition to often serving 50-90% of the ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Influencing the Culture of Sustainability through Campus Recreation Programs and Services Across North America
- Oregon State University (OR)
- Sonoma State University (CA)
Sustainability is rapidly becoming an established factor in the construction and operation of recreational facilities on campuses everywhere. Whether implemented in the design and construction of new recreation centers or ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Powered By Sweat: Engaging Athletes and Campus Recreation in Meaningful, Incremental Steps
- Santa Clara University (CA)
Our campus does not have workout machines that generate electricity or charge an iPod. This presentation will explain why we're OK with that, and how we went beyond the ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Eco Adventures: Combining Recreation with Civic Engagement to Enhance Learning
- Washington State University, Pullman (WA)
Eco Adventures is a collaborative program offered by university recreation and service learning departments, providing outdoor recreational trips that include a service learning project. These adventures have been successful as ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Campus Recreation: Bold Partners in Sustainability
- Washington State University, Pullman (WA)
- NIRSA: Leaders in Collegiate Recreation (OR)
Join a panel of NIRSA (National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association) leaders to hear examples of best practices in the field of campus recreation and understand the significant influence these units can ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Recreation as a viable Partner in Sustainability Efforts
- Washington State University, Pullman (WA)
Over the last 10 years the Student Recreation Center at Washington State University (WSU) has been utilized over 6 million times by students, staff, and faculty. 89% of the freshman ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Harnessing Human Power at the UC Berkeley Recreational Sports Facility
- University of California, Berkeley (CA)
As energy usage across the world continues to rise, there is a strong need to develop new methods for energy conservation and power generation, particularly approaches that have less environmental ...
- Posted Feb. 26, 2016
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Southwest Recreation Center Expansion - University of Florida
- University of Florida (FL)
Southwest Recreation Center was expanded 2009-2010 and continues to be the most popular active recreation facility on the University of Florida campus. This facility is a modern laboratory for highly ...
- Posted July 27, 2012
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