Outdoor Education

The Minor

The Minor in Outdoor Education is designed to prepare students for a leadership role in the professional field of outdoor education. Through a combination of coursework and experiential learning, the Minor emphasizes a grounding in educational and environmental theory combined with the development of practical skills needed to lead groups in outdoor settings.

Combining a major in the Natural Sciences (particularly Biology or Geosciences) or Social Sciences (particularly Human Development and Social Relations) with a Minor in Outdoor Education is encouraged for professional preparation.

Required Coursework

The following courses are required of all Outdoor Education minors:

A Theory Core provides a foundational understanding of educational and environmental theory:

• EDUC 120 Foundations of Education

• EDUC 212/ENPR 212 Wilderness Ethics OR
  ENG 305 American Literature and Ecology

• EDUC 248 Theory and Practice OR
  EDUC 310 Environmental Issues of New Zealand

A Practice Core provides the opportunity to put theory into practice through experiential field courses:

• EDUC 210 Outdoor Trip Leadership

• EDUC 211 Wilderness First Aid/Emergency Care OR
  obtain Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification

• EDUC 311 Advanced Field Practicum (3 credits).
  Fulfilled through either a Wilderness May Term course or through an approved summer field experience and reflection project.

Electives: Two additional courses must be taken from an approved list in Biology, Geosciences, Environmental Science or Education.

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