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娱乐管理行业正在扩张,预计在未来八年内将以高于平均水平的速度增长. At Appalachian State University, 你将在美国最美丽的全年娱乐场所之一为娱乐管理职业做好准备.
In the Recreation Management (BS) - Outdoor Experiential Education degree, students are trained on the foundational theories and philosophies of experiential education; learn and practice teaching basic leadership, wilderness, adventure, and safety skills; understand and develop a sound trip plan and risk management plans; understand individual and group dynamics as it relates to leadership; understand and practice sound problem-solving, decision-making, and judgment skills; and understand and practice a variety of leadership, teaching and facilitation skills.
该项目还允许学生通过选择技能课程获得一些证书. Certifications can include:
- Wilderness First Responder
- Wilderness First Aid Instructor
- Leave No Trace Trainer
- Swiftwater Rescue
After Graduation
Employment: Students have careers as camp directors, outdoor leaders and managers for organizations such as Outward Bound, university outdoor programs, and in student development. They also work in the wilderness therapy field, 或者在国家公园和州立公园担任环境教育工作者和解说护林员.
Former students have found internships and employment at Alaska Mountain Guides, Outward Bound, SUWS Wilderness Treatment Program, Sky Valley Zip Tours, Brooklyn Parks and Recreation, Allen Marine Tours, U.S. National Whitewater Center and other locations.
Graduate School: Students may pursue graduate school in Recreation, Leisure Studies, Student Development, Psychology and Business, 或者从美国山地向导协会等组织获得与其领域相关的高级技能认证, American Canoe Association or others.
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Minors
A minor is required.
Engagement Outside the Classroom
The Recreation Management Association (RMA) - a club providing extra recreational, social, 和专业发展机会,以补充澳门新濠娱乐开户的娱乐管理(RM)计划. 会员资格对所有娱乐管理专业/未成年人以及其他感兴趣的学生开放.
Global Learning
澳门新濠娱乐开户致力于向学生介绍不同的文化并教授他们 how to live and interact in a global society.
Admission Requirements
除了澳门新濠娱乐开户的入学要求外,没有其他入学要求.
Why Appalachian?
- 几乎100%的澳门新濠娱乐开户娱乐管理专业的学生通过了认证公园和娱乐专业考试.
- Appalachian’s location in Boone provides a scenic, small town backdrop with year-round recreation opportunities, including climbing, skiing, snowboarding, hiking, white water boating, fishing and camping.
- 该地区包括一些最好的户外和冒险娱乐的机会, such as Mount Mitchell (the highest peak east of the Rockies), the Blue Ridge Parkway, the New River (part of the Wild & 风景河流系统和美国遗产河),祖父山,几个N.C. state parks, four ski resorts, the Pisgah National Forest, and numerous recreation oriented resorts and private developments.
- The Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education 强调课堂和实践经验与一对一的建议相结合.
- An internship is required. Host sites have included:resorts, camps, outdoor education centers, adventure programs, therapeutic wilderness programs, parks and recreation departments, state parks, national parks, YMCAs, theme parks, outfitter/guide services, convention and visitors bureaus, professional sports teams and military bases.
Location
Boone and Hickory
Careers
- Camp director
- Outdoor Leader
- Outdoor Program
- Recreation therapy
- Recreation and parks
- Student Development
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Contacts
Department of Recreation Management and Physical Education
Beaver College of Health Sciences
Dr. Daniel Theriault
Program Director
theriaultds@gharsocho.com
828-262-4989