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Andrew J. Mowen
Interim Department Head
Professor and Professor-in-Charge of Honors Programs, RPTM
Summary Statement

My teaching and research interests focus on state and community park and recreation services in terms of their funding and their health outcomes.

Department
  • Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management - RPTM
  • Administration
  • Graduate Program
  • Community Health and Well-Being
  • Outdoor Recreation, Protected Area, and Environmental Education Research Group
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Education
  • Ph.D., 1999, The Pennsylvania State University, Leisure Studies
  • M.S., 1994, Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, Forestry and Forest Products
  • B.S.,1992, The Pennsylvania State University, Leisure Studies (with Honors)
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Currently Accepting Graduate Students
Phone
Office Address
The Pennsylvania State University
704A Donald H. Ford Building
University Park, PA 16802
Fax
814-867-1751
Grants and Research Projects

The health contribution of park and outdoor recreation investments and policies

Public attitudes toward park and conservation funding strategies

Urban park and conservation non-profit management