Western Illinois University
University/College Address:
1 University Circle
Macomb
Illinois
Department Name:
Recreation Park and Tourism Adminstration Departmental Contact:
Paul Schlag
309•298•1967
Degree's Offered:
Bachelors
Masters
Format for Degree:
Campus-based: undergrad
Campus-based: grad
Combination of online and campus: undergrad
Combination of online and campus: grad
Category of Major/emphasis area offered:
General Recreation/Parks Management
Camp Administration
Therapeutic Recreation
Sport Management
Outdoor Adventure/Environmental Education
Youth Development
Experiential Education
Business (management, marketing, accounting, etc)
List academic courses offered (max 5) of specific interest to a camp professional:
Camp Administration, Principles of Outdoor Adventure Recreation, Wilderness Leadership, Outdoor Education, Park & Open Space Planning
List certificate programs or continuing education courses offered (max of 5) of specific interest to a camp professional:
Environmental Conservation and Outdoor Education Expedition (ECOEE), WEA Outdoor Leadership Certification, Wilderness First Responder Certification,
Learning experiences required/recommended as part of your degree program:
Internships
Internship/practicum Coordinator contact:
Rachel Smith
309/298-2969






