Dr. Bernard M. Kitheka

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Education

• PhD, Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management, Clemson University
• MS, Environmental Sciences (Sustainability), Miami University
• BSc, Wildlife Management, Moi University

Teaching

• Ecotourism
• Fundamentals of Tourism
• Tourism and Sustainable Development (Education Abroad)
• World Regional Geography

Professional experience

• Sustainable tourism
• Ecotourism development
• Conservation education and outreach
• Sustainable livelihoods
• Recreation-human wellbeing linkage
• Urban change and sustainability
• Social dimensions of sustainability

Research and professional interests

• Sustainable tourism
• Sustainability
• Planning and urban change

Other interests

Dr. Kitheka has research and consulting experience on travel and tourism competitiveness in the East African region. Other works include supporting preservation of open spaces and advocating for plays and recreation programming in developing countries and supporting sustainable tourism development initiatives in East Africa and Jamaica. He enjoys study abroad programs that expose his students to other cultures and ways of life.

Awards and honors