Human Dimensions. Three semester hours. Web course. This course examines the role of resource managers in making wise decisions concerning natural resources, incorporating not only biological sciences but sound information concerning human thought and action regarding natural systems. This course provides the opportunity to explore and build foundations of understanding current human-natural resource relationships and the development of theoretical understanding of the importance of viewing humans as part of the natural resource decision-making process. Fall only.

Park & Protected Area Management. Three semester hours. Web course. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the principles and practices of recreation management of wildlands. Specific objectives are to: 1.) understand federal recreation land management policy and organizations, 2.) develop an understanding of conceptual frameworks for recreation resource and visitor use managements, 3.) identify visitor caused impacts to resources and to visitor experiences, 4.) understand and be able to use management tools designed to reduce recreation related impacts and conflicts, and 5.) demonstrate an understanding of course material by developing a recreation management plan and a resource impact assessment tool to monitor visitor caused impacts to recreation areas. Spring only, even years.

567

Oral Interpretive Programs. Three semester hours. Web course. Application of interpretive philosophy and techniques to oral interpretive programs. Includes the philosophy, techniques, curriculum, training and certification process of the NPS Interpretive Development Program (IDP). Fall only.

568

Interpretive Writing. Three semester hours. Web course. Provides an overview and experience in understanding, analyzing and producing interpretive written products. Introduces students to advanced writing techniques related to graduate and professional performance. Fall only.

569

Interpretive Research and Evaluation. Three semester hours. Web course. Overview of interpretive research and evaluation with a focus on theory development, methodological approaches and research design. Spring only.

570

Field -Based Interpretive Programs. Three semester hours. Web course. Overview of field-based interpretive programs and conducted activities including a review of essential elements and an examination of approaches. Spring only, odd years.

571

Curriculum-Based Interpretive Programs. Three semester hours. Web course. Explores the body of knowledge and skills necessary to understand, develop and present an effective curriculum-based program. Spring only, even years.

572

Interpretive Planning. Three semester hours. Web Course. Examines significant aspects of interpretive planning including leadership, plan development and participation on a planning team. Summer only.

573

Interpretive Leadership. Three semester hours. Web course. Overview of interpretive leadership skills, principles and techniques including program administration, public outreach, staff training, and coaching. Fall only.

Advanced Interpretive Media & Graphics. Three semester hours. Web course. This course explores relevant aspects of interpretive media development including project definition and planning, selection of appropriate media, interpretive concept development, basic elements of design, and provides the skills and insights necessary for field interpreters to work directly with professional planners and consultants in developing interpretive media. Spring only, odd years.

Data Analysis. Three semester hours. Web course. This course is designed as a first course in data analysis for graduate students. It has two primary goals: (1) teach students the fundamentals of data analysis in the social sciences with an emphasis on the application for natural resource interpretation students and (2) teach students to use SPSS, the premier data analysis software program in the social sciences. Students will learn univariate and bivariate analysis and be introduced to some multivariate analysis techniques. Spring only.

Cultural and Heritage Interpretation. Three semester hours. Web course. This course explores issues relative to cultural and heritage interpretation including, but not limited to, historic interpretation, living history, demonstrations, and exhibits. Students will be exposed to theories and applied techniques associated with the preservation, presentation, and interpretation of the sites and stories of culture and history. Summer only, even years.

Advanced Professional Interpretation. Three semester hours. Web course. This course is the capstone for the MSRI program. It is used to help the student bring together the skills, techniques, philosophies and knowledge related to interpretation, and associated fields by exploring the relationships between disciplines; the histories associated with people and parks and the natural world; ethics; psychologies; management techniques; and advanced methodologies for information gathering and programming delivery. Spring only.