Masters Theses
Date of Award
12-2015
Degree Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Science
Major
Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications
Major Professor
Carrie A. Stephens
Committee Members
Christopher Stripling, Craig Harper
Abstract
There are documented studies on the Wildlife Habitat Education Program (WHEP) that relate to building life skills of participants. However, no literature was found that measured the perceptions of the participants towards a career in wildlife after participating in WHEP. To add validity to the program a focus group was conducted at the Tennessee 4-H wildlife judging contest to describe the WHEP participants’ perceptions of careers in wildlife after the completion of the annual program. Focus group participants indicated that participating in WHEP peaked their interest in wildlife and provided an opportunity to experience the importance of natural resource management.
Recommended Citation
Cowan, Ronnie Lee, "4-H Wildlife Habitat Education Program: A Qualitative Study on Career Exploration. " Master's Thesis, University of Tennessee, 2015.
https://trace.tennessee.edu/utk_gradthes/3575
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Agriculture Commons, Forest Management Commons, Other Education Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons, Social and Behavioral Sciences Commons