Mandy B. Harrison, Ph.D

Wilderness Education Association Instruc
Department Rank:
Assistant Professor

Area:
Recreation Management

Office: Convocation Center 033
Fax: 828 262 3138
Email: harrisonmb@appstate.edu

Education

Undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University in
Psychology, with a minor in Outdoor Recreation. M.S. from Southern
Illinois University-Carbondale in Therapeuetic Recreation, with a
focus on wilderness therapy. PhD from Clemson University in
Therapeutic Recreation.

Teaching Specialties

Experiential education, outdoor leadership, outdoor skills.
Inclusive recreation, leisure and aging.

Current Courses Being Taught

Outdoor Leadership
Outdoor Experiential Education
Leisure and Aging
Special Recreation
Expeditioning

Professional Affiliations / Organizations

Wilderness Education Association
Association for Experiential Educataion

Research Interests

Wilderness therapy program evaluation, self-efficacy.

Selected Publications

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