Provides students with an overview of the evolving relationship between wilderness/nature and American society. Examines the philosophy, ethics, and societal values in American society and its relationship to our natural wilderness. Recent issues are used as case studies in order for students to articulate, defend, and critique the ethical issues presented. Students are responsible for understanding and applying philosophical approaches developed by philosophers, writers, and activists associated with the wilderness, sustainability, biodiversity, hunting, suburban sprawl, environmental activism, endangered species, organic foods, and genetic engineering.

A) Camping and Outdoor Education for Individuals with Disabilities, B) State Parks: Their Management and Role, C) Therapeutic Recreation in the School Setting, D) Social Psychology of Leisure, E) New Hampshire's Recreation/Ski Industry, F) Child Life Internship, J) Campus Recreation Applied Leadership, K-Z) Interdisciplinary. Specialized courses covering information not presented in regular course offerings. Description of topics available in department office during preregistration. Prereq: RMP majors or permission. May be repeated but not in duplicate areas. Special fee for RMP 593G. Cr/F.

Supervised professional work experience in an approved recreation, park, tourism or health care agency. Students participate in a 10-16-week, 400-640 hour internship experience after receiving approval from their Professional Mentor and the Internship Coordinator. Prereq: majors only; permission. Cr/F.

Supervised professional work experience in an approved recreation, park, tourism or health care agency. Students participate in a 10-16-week, 400-640 hour internship experience after receiving approval from their Professional Mentor and the Internship Coordinator. Prereq: majors only; permission. Cr/F.