Outdoor Recreation, Minor
The outdoor education minor is for students who want to teach adventure education, outdoor skills, and lead trips within the educational settings.
Specific Program Requirements
| Course | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| EPER 100L | WILDERNESS TECHNICAL SKILLS | 1.0 |
| EPER 249 | Challenge Course Leadership | 2.0 |
| EPER 270 | Outdoor Leadership I | 2.0 |
| EPER 322 | Wilderness First Aid | 2.0 |
| EPER 360 | Outdoor Education | 3.0 |
| EPER 484 | Outdoor Resources & Management | 3.0 |
| Select one of the following: | 2 | |
| Mountain Orientation | 2.0 | |
| Winter Orientation | 2.0 | |
| Desert Orientation | 2.0 | |
| Canyon Orientation | 2.0 | |
| Select 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| Snow Sports | 1.0 | |
| Rock Climbing | 1.0 | |
| Whitewater Boating | 1.0 | |
| Basic Mountaineering Techniques | 1.0 | |
| Camping | 1.0 | |
| Backpacking | 1.0 | |
| Fly Fishing | 1.0 | |
| Introduction to Search and Rescue | 1.0 | |
| Life Guard Training | 2.0 | |
| Snow Sports II | 1.0 | |
| Water Safety Instructor Certification | 2.0 | |
| Leadership and Ethics | 3.0 | |
| Facilitation of Adventure Education | 3.0 | |
| Total Credits | 21 | |
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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.