Outdoor Recreation, Minor
The Outdoor Recreation minor is for students who want to teach adventure education, outdoor skills, and lead trips within the educational or corporate settings.
Specific Program Requirements
Specific Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPER 249 | Challenge Course Leadership | 2 |
| EPER 270 | Outdoor Leadership I | 2 |
| EPER 322 | Wilderness First Aid | 2 |
| EPER 360 | Outdoor Education | 3 |
| EPER 484 | Outdoor Resources & Management | 3 |
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
| Mountain Orientation | 2 | |
| Winter Orientation | 2 | |
| Desert Orientation | 2 | |
| Canyon Orientation | 2 | |
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Rock Climbing | 1 | |
| Whitewater Boating | 1 | |
| Basic Mountaineering Techniques | 1 | |
| Camping | 1 | |
| Backpacking | 1 | |
| Fly Fishing | 1 | |
| Introduction to Search and Rescue | 1 | |
| Snow Sports | 1 | |
| Life Guard Training | 2 | |
| Snow Sports II | 1 | |
| Water Safety Instructor Certification | 2 | |
| Leadership & Ethics | 3 | |
| Facilitation of Adventure Education | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 20 | |
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Students pursuing the WEA Outdoor Leadership Certification must enroll in EPER 102 Mountain Orientation (2 c.h.) and complete additional leading experiences as per the certification requirements.