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.

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.

Supervised, professional administrative work experience in an approved recreation, park, tourism, or health care agency. Students participate in a 14-week 560-hour internship experience after receiving approval from their academic adviser and the internship coordinator. Prereq: RMP 800, 805 or 806, permission. Cr/F.