Recreation Management
Outdoor Experiential Education Concentration
The Outdoor Experiential Education concentration is designed to provide students with the skills that will allow them to teach students and operate programs in settings that take place outside the purview of formal public schools and classrooms. The emphasis of the core is on human learning, leadership, and their relationship to managing programs in a way to enhance their pedagogical effectiveness. Courses in the concentration give students an overview of the field (Principles of Outdoor Recreation), cover the interdisciplinary learning in the field and principles which enhance this learning (Outdoor Experiential Education) and issues and aspects of leadership in the field (Outdoor Leadership). Students will gain the knowledge and skills necessary for mid-level management, teaching and education. Long-term pursuits include camp management, teaching, outdoor program leadership, guide services and related industry programs.
Students who desire a concentration in Outdoor Experiential Education must complete four of the following five courses and 6 hours of electives with approval of advisor.
RM 2220. Principles of Outdoor Experiential Education/(3).F.
Principles of outdoor experiential education is a survey of experiential education as it takes place in outdoor settings. The emphasis is on programs that either take place outside of the classroom, outside the purview of the fomal public schools, or those conducted by natural resource agencies as part of their information and education imperatives. Students prepare to design and implement experiential education programs at appropriate outdoor sites for various agencies, organizations, and audiences. Prerequisite: RM 2110 or the approval of the instructor.
RM 3140. Camp Management/Conference Center Management/(3).S.
This course focuses on the administration of organized camping. The application of management principles to camp/conference centers and their unique program needs will be emphasized. Prerequisite: RM 2110 or the approval of the instructor.
RM 3610. Administration of Leisure Services II/(3).S.
This course examines contemporary managerial concepts with application to the various sectors of the leisure service industry. This course focuses on the development of skills necessary to facilitate the achievement of organizational goals and objectives. Prerequisites: RM 2110 and 2310. (WRITING)
RM 3630. Interpretive Methods/(3).S.
This course consists of an overview of the role of interpretation in educating the public, contributing to the leisure experience, and as a component of natural and cultural resource management. Applications of communications, educational, and media skills will be demonstrated through a series of lectures, field trips, and student presentations focused upon the various professional applications of interpretative methods. Prerequisite: RM 2110 or the approval of the instructor.
RM 4140. Outdoor Leadership/(3).F;S.
This course consists of a dual focus on field leadership of outdoor pursuits and administration of outdoor programs. Topics will include risk management, leadership styles, outdoor leadership competencies, experiential education and current issues central to effective outdoor leadership. Prerequisites: RM 2110 and 2210 or the approval of the instructor.
