DR. NICHOLAS PITAS
2020-2021 (expected May 2021)
Graduate certificate
State University of New York, College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Environmental Leadership
2017-2018
Post-doctoral fellowship
Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania
Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management
Supervisor: Dr. Andrew J. Mowen
2014-2017
Ph.D.
Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania
Recreation, Park, and Tourism Management
Concentration: Public/Private Ownership, Community and Local Recreation
Dissertation: Public and private funding for local public park and recreation services: Attitudes, ideologies, and values.
Chair: Dr. Andrew J. Mowen
2011-2012
M.S.
University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire
Recreation Management and Policy
Concentration: Program Planning
Thesis: Exploring the parent-coach and child athlete relationship in the recreational sport context.
Chair: Dr. Christopher Harrist
2006-2010
B.S. (Honors)
American University, Washington, D.C.
Health Promotion (minors in Environmental Science, Economics)
Advisor: Dr. Anastasia Snelling