ESPM4811
ESPM 4811 - Environmental Interpretation (3 Cr.)
College of Food, Agri & Natural Resource Sciences (11004)
TCOA - College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences
ESPM 4811 - Environmental Interpretation (3 Cr.)
Course description
This course is designed to be an introduction to the broad field of Environmental Interpretation, Communication Theory, Visitor Information Services (VIS), and Nonformal Education experience's found in parks, nature centers, camps, zoos, museums, arboretums, and free-choice learning environments.
Students will understand the definitions, role and scope of interpretation, differences between audiences and/or users of interpretive services, and distinguish between interpretive techniques based on their advantages/disadvantages. Students can also qualify for the National Association for Interpretation's (NAI) Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) program.
Students will understand the definitions, role and scope of interpretation, differences between audiences and/or users of interpretive services, and distinguish between interpretive techniques based on their advantages/disadvantages. Students can also qualify for the National Association for Interpretation's (NAI) Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG) program.
Minimum credits
3
Maximum credits
3
Is this course repeatable?
No
Grading basis
AFV - A-F or Audit
Lecture
Requirements
000226
Credit will not be granted if credit has been received for:
02374
Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?
No
Typically offered term(s)
Every Spring