Emphasizes the understanding and practical application of evaluation concepts and tools within recreation, event, and allied health services. The course will cover the utility and feasibility of evaluation, evaluation planning and design (including quantitative and qualitative research design, methods, and analysis), evaluation management and data collection, analysis and reporting, and decision-making based on evaluation data.

Supervised professional work experience in an approved recreation, park, tourism, or healthcare agency. Students participate in a 10 week (400 hour) or 14 week (560 hour) internship experience after receiving approval from their Academic Advisor and the Internship Coordinator.

This course draws on research and theories that illuminate the profound connections between nature and human health and wellbeing. Students will explore contemporary philosophical, psychological, and cultural perspectives to understand how both organized and unstructured experiences in the outdoors support human flourishing. Students review research and gain hands-on practice with ideas in the context of outdoor recreation, resource management, education, and other human service fields.

Individual study and/or research relating to leisure-oriented topics.