Outdoor Education and Leadership Minor
Outdoor Education and Leadership Minor
The Outdoor Education and Leadership minor is tailored for students who want to guide and inspire others through meaningful outdoor experiences. This program equips students with practical skills in outdoor recreation, interpretation, and experiential education, preparing them to lead adventures, teach in nature-based settings, and connect people to the outdoors through hands-on learning. Opportunities within this minor include activities such as rock climbing, canoeing, adventure facilitation, peer-led excursions, community programs, and youth outreach. Students with an interest in interpretation and environmental education will also be prepared for roles in nature centers, visitor centers, and state or national parks. These roles may involve leading guided hikes and designing programs that engage diverse audiences with local ecosystems and conservation efforts. This minor complements a wide range of majors by offering an applied learning environment where students develop key skills such as leadership, teamwork, communication, risk management, and sound decision-making.
| Required | ||
| RTNL 2140 | Foundations of Outdoor Recreation | 3 |
| RTNL 2160 | Inclusive Recreation: Pathways to Participation | 3 |
| RTNL 4553/5553 | Principles and Practice of Adventure Programming | 3 |
| Choose 9 credits of the following | 9 | |
RTNL 1A03 Backpacking | ||
RTNL 1A39 Canoeing | ||
RTNL 1A66 Skin and Scuba | ||
RTNL 1A70 Rock Climbing | ||
RTNL 1B19 Winter Skills | ||
RTNL 1B21 Bike Conditioning | ||
| Military Survival Skills | ||
| First Aid and CPR | ||
| Outdoor Education and Leadership | ||
| Field Experience in Adventure Facilitation * | ||
| Recreation, Tourism and Nonprofit Leadership Field Experience | ||
| Outdoor Recreation History Ethics and Emerging Trends | ||
| Astronomy | ||
| Introduction to Geology | ||
| Introduction to Environmental Earth Science | ||
| Plants of North America * | ||
| Level Up: Gamified Learning Environments | ||
| Prevention and Care of Athletic Injuries * | ||
| Prevention and Care Laboratory * | ||
| Total Hours | 18 | |
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RTNL 4557 has a prerequisite of RTNL 2140; RTNL 4552/5552; junior standing; instructor consent.
BIOL 3109/5109 has a prerequisite of BIOL 2051; junior standing.
AT 1018 has a prerequisite of KINES 2050 or AT 3020.