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 Mandy B. Harrison, Ph.D
Wilderness Education Association Instruc
Assistant Professor
Recreation Management
Office: Convocation Center, 033
Phone: 828 262 6324
Fax: 828 262 3138
Email: harrisonmb@appstate.edu


Education:
Undergraduate degree from Appalachian State University in 
Psychology, with a minor in Outdoor Recreation. M.S. from Southern 
Illinois University-Carbondale in Therapeuetic Recreation, with a 
focus on wilderness therapy.  PhD from Clemson University in 
Therapeutic Recreation.  
Professional Affiliations / Organizations:
Wilderness Education Association
Association for Experiential Educataion
Teaching Specialties:
Experiential education, outdoor leadership, outdoor skills.  
Inclusive recreation, leisure and aging.
Current Courses Being Taught:
Outdoor Leadership
Outdoor Experiential Education
Leisure and Aging
Special Recreation
Expeditioning 
Research Interests:
Wilderness therapy program evaluation, self-efficacy.

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