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Apr 25, 2024
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2012-2013 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Outdoor Studies, B.A.
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General University Requirements
- Introduction to Active Learning (GS 13500 ) (4)
- Written Communication (LL 20100 ) (4)
- Speech Communication (CO 10001) (4)
- Quantitative Reasoning (MT 22000 ) (4) †
- Humanities (8)
- Languages (4)
- Laboratory Science (4)
- Social/Behavioral Science (4)
- Ethical and Religious Values (4)
Total Credit Hours: 36-40
Total Credit Hours: 65-78
Minimum Graduation Credit Hour Requirement: 128
* Also satisfies GUR’s. † Credits are satisfied by Major Requirements. Natural History Requirement
Students will select two courses (8 credits) from the menu of courses to gain ecosystem level and process oriented understanding of the environment that graduates will use as outdoor professionals. Select two courses: 8
(May not use laboratory science course used to satisfy GURs.) Research Methods Requirement
Upper Division (30000/40000 level) Requirement
Select one course: 4
(All expedition courses have additional costs and fees) Outdoor Skill Requirement
Complete 6 credits from the following courses: 6
(All skills courses have additional cost and fees) Concentration Areas for the Outdoor Studies Major
Students can direct their course work toward five specific concentrations, Land Management, Outdoor Education, Snow Science, Tourism, or Wilderness Therapy. Students may use classes to meet both concentration and OS requirements where applicable. Land Management
The concentration in Land Management will prepare students for a career with any of the state or federal agencies that manage public domain and give students the deep understandings necessary to balance the interests of the public and of the land. Outdoor Education
The concentration in Outdoor Educaiton will prepare students for a career at outdoor centers around the world, including Outward Bound and National Outdoor Leadership School. Snow Science
The concentration in Snow Science will prepare students for a career in snow science related fields, including snow safety, avalanche education, and applied avalanche research. Tourism
The concentration in Tourism with its strong emphasis on business, will prepare students for the rewards and challenges of commercial tourism in outdoor recreation. Wilderness Therapy
The concentration in Wilderness Therapy will prepare students with the skills and understanings to provide the guidance and empathy required when outdoor recreation is used as a therapeutic tool. |
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