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Susan Scott
- Faculty Emerita
- Office:
- AGLS 447
- Email:
- [email protected]
Education
- Undergraduate Education
- B.S. Geology, Dickinson College, 1982
- Graduate Education
- M.S. Recreation and Parks, The Pennsylvania State University, 1987
- Awards
- Vice Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Student Counseling and Relations, Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, 2006
- Texas A&M Corps of Cadets Award for “True Interest and Enthusiasm While Teaching, Supporting and Counseling Students,” 2006
- Courses Taught
- RPTS 201 Foundations of Recreation, Parks and Tourism
- RPTS 307 Methods of Environmental Interpretation
- RPTS 481 Seminar
- RPTS 484 Internship
Areas of Expertise
- Environmental education and interpretation
Professional Summary
Susan Scott was a Lecturer and Internship Coordinator in the Department of Recreation, Park and Tourism Sciences at Texas A&M University from 1998 until 2022 and served as Associate Department Head prior to retiring from full-time work in July 2022. She currently serves in a consulting role to assist the department with curriculum changes, and is teaching one class in Fall 2023. Her teaching and service have been focused on environmental interpretation and use of interpretive communications techniques to help visitors connect with natural and cultural resources.
She served as departmental liaison with the National Park Service Trails and Rails Programs, assisting with volunteer training in interpretation and emergency operations, as well as related projects such as interpretive podcasts, Junior Ranger materials and websites. Previous to employment at Texas A&M, Susan taught at Kent State University and Penn State. She served as Assistant Director of Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center, and with environmental education programs conducted by the National Wildlife Federation, Keystone Science School and other organizations.