Western Illinois University

University/College Address
1 University Circle
Macomb Illinois
Department Name
Recreation Park and Tourism Adminstration
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
Internship/practicum Coordinator Phone Number
309/298-2969
Internship/practicum Coordinator E-mail
re-smith@wiu.edu