Undergraduate Programs
Spotlight
Dr. Douglas Knapp
Associate Chair for Instruction and Undergraduate Studies
E-Mail: dknapp@indiana.edu
Phone: 812-855-4711
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Dr. Knapp is the Associate Chair for Instruction and Under-graduate Studies and Associate Professor for the Department of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Studies. During his tenure at Indiana, he has taught over 30 different courses and has received several teaching awards including the university’s highest honor the President’s Award for Teaching Excellence. He has conducted research and published extensively in the areas of environmental education and interpretation. This research has taken him to 25 different National Parks and has resulted in two books including a textbook published through the United Nations that has been translated into four other languages.
Our four-year undergraduate program leads to a Bachelor of Science in Recreation, a degree for which knowledge is developed through classroom instruction and practical experiences, supported by professional academic and career advising. You may choose from five specialization areas:
- Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Human Ecology
- Public, Nonprofit and Community Recreation
- Recreational Sport Management
- Recreational Therapy
- Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
Academic Advising
Professional academic advising is available to all current and prospective RPTS majors.
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Gain Hands-On Experience
The undergraduate curriculum has a strong emphasis on hands-on expereience. In conjunction with your classwork, you'll actually do some of the things you love. Whether you're involved in a field activity with a class or a summer internship, you'll gain the experience you need to reinforce your academic training. See our Community Resources page to view some of the service clinics, institutes, and living laboratories at IU that offer you real-life experience.
R-1 Series
The Department of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies offers an outstanding exploratory program for students to learn more about several aspects of recreation, park, and tourism studies. The R-1 series is a program that allows students from a variety of backgrounds and interest levels to experience new and challenging endeavors. Topics include leadership, outdoor adventure, environmental exploration, and adaptive adventure. Please visit the R-1 Series overview for more information on these classes.
