Events Management_Nonprofit Leadership and Management_Parks, Recreation and Sport Management_Tourism_Recreational Therapy
Kelly Ramella
About this opportunity
The School of Community Resources and Development actively supports the goals and mission of Barrett, the Honors College at ASU, through its work with students enrolled in the Undergraduate Honors Program. The School takes pride in working to co-create transformative solutions that enhance the social, cultural, environmental, and economic well-being of communities. SCRD distinguishes itself by providing dynamic instruction, scholarship, and service that emphasize transdisciplinary, solutions-oriented approaches to sustainable community development. The concept of community is the common denominator for our activities, serving as a catalyst for bringing different multi-disciplinary systems together to approach the study of community, one that is necessary to truly impact and enhance community quality of life for residents and visitors.
All students, faculty and staff share a commitment to making communities better places to live, work, play and visit. The concept of building healthy, resilient and sustainable communities is the unifying principle in our 7 established undergraduate majors:
- Nonprofit Leadership and Management
- Nonprofit Leadership and Management (American Indian Studies)
- Parks, Recreation, and Sport Management
- Recreational Therapy
- Tourism Development and Management
- Tourism Development and Management (Meetings and Events)
- Tourism Development and Management (Resort and Hotel Leadership
Customize your education
Adding one of our community-focused minors or certificates to your major is a strategic move that can merge your passions, expand your skillset and enhance your marketability. Customize your education to create a winning combination that will advance your career and help you complete your personal and professional goals. Grow your passion with Sports, Sustainable Tourism, Special Events, Youth Leadership, Nonprofit Professional, Outdoor Recreation and Parks , Recreation Therapy and many areas of specialty!
CHECK OUT ALL SCRD MINORS and CERTIFICATES!
Impact the communities you serve
The School of Community Resources and Development is proud of the many opportunities for students to learn how to impact the communities they serve. Through our robust academic programs and opportunties for student engagement, you will have the opportunity to explore multi-disciplinary curricula, all while expanding your professional and personal skills, making you highly sought after in your career fields of choice.
Thesis
Enrichment Contracts are a GREAT way to explore the many areas of study in SCRD.
Example Opportunities:
- Introduction to Tourism TDM 205 (Description of Enrichment Contract)
- Foundations in Recreational Therapy RTH 364 (Description of Enrichment Contract)
Have you completed the thesis preparation workshop? Are you ready for the next step?
Schedule an appointment with the SCRD Faculty Honors Advisor: Kelly.Ramella@asu.edu
In this meeting, we will review the student guidebook, and you will receive support and guidance connecting with faculty and professionals to establish your thesis committee.
Academic Preparation
SCRD Barrett students have the opportunity to co-create transformative solutions that enhance the social, cultural, environmental, and economic well-being of communities.
- Begin your exploration by enrolling in one of the many SCRD courses offering Honors Enrichment Contracts. Search classes using the following Subject prefix: CRD - Community Resources and Development, NLM - Nonprofit Leadership and Management, PRM - Parks, Recreation, and Sports Management, RTH, Recreational Therapy, TDM, Tourism Development and Management
- Explore the Thesis/Creative Project collection. Use 'School of Community Resources and Development' in the Search Filter to review past contributions of SCRD Barrett students.
- Connect with our highly qualified teachers and scholars significantly contributing to community development research. Explore faculty profiles to locate an area of interest.
- Make an appointment with the SCRD Faculty Advisor for guidance: https://calendly.com/kramella or email: Kelly.Ramella@asu.edu