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Parks and Recreation/Environmental Education
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101 Eisenberg Building
724-738-2068
Parks and Recreation/Environmental Education Department Website
Chair
Bruce Boliver
Secretary
Brenda Fedokovitz
Faculty
Bruce Boliver, Jennifer Chestnut, Colleen Cooke, Daniel Dziubek, Deborah Hutchins, Paulette Johnson, Christopher Leininger, John Lisco, Randall Pitstick, Dale Stewart, Lalanda Stromp
The Department of Parks and Recreation/Environmental Education offers a diverse academic program. Science degrees offered include: Park and Resource Management, with tracks in Environmental Education/Interpretation and Outdoor Leadership, Resort Recreation Management/tourism, and Therapeutic Recreation.
The department cooperates closely with a number of government and private agencies and organizations in an effort to provide quality academic and practicum experiences. Special study opportunities in interpretive services, park law enforcement, and park and open space planning are available. A cooperative education program, which permits students to alternate semesters of work and study, is available in cooperation with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and National Park Service.
The Seasonal Ranger Training Program qualifies students for seasonal law enforcement commissions with the National Park Service, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and other park agencies.
Cooperative agreements with a variety of resort, recreation, environment, and health-related agencies provide ample opportunities for students to acquire a sound base in the practical application of theory, knowledge, and skills provided in the classroom.
Graduates of the department’s programs are currently employed in positions within the park, recreation, and environmental education fields. Many are serving as resort recreation directors, YMCA directors, therapeutic recreation specialists, national and state park rangers and managers, park naturalists, outdoor recreation planners, environmental educators, and other similar positions.
All parks and recreation majors must qualify for department advanced standing prior to enrollment in PREE 450. A copy of the requirements for advanced standing is available in the department office.
Majors
Environmental Education Fact Sheet
Park and Resource Management Fact Sheet
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