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Outdoor Recreation Leadership, Associate of Arts

Program Outcomes:

Understand and apply the skills and knowledge necessary to work in various entry-level positions in the Outdoor Recreation industry.

Demonstrate proficiency in and receive industry certifications in the following: Wilderness First Responder, Leave No Trace Trainer, Swift Water Rescue, Avalanche Level 1

Demonstrate proficiency in the following: Outdoor Navigation, Team Building, Challenge Course Facilitation, Wilderness Interpretation

Function effectively individually and within team structures on various projects and assignments.

Understand, utilize and prepare risk management plans.

Discuss and practice outdoor food safety.

Plan and organize outdoor programs, trips and events.

Apply the principles of ethics when performing responsibilities of a manager and evaluate their importance to the recreation industry.

Major Code: 1930R

**Alternative plans of study available by contacting your advisor

Fall Semester Freshman Year

HREC 138Outdoor Leadership and Ethics

3 Credits
HREC 240Map, Compass & Backcountry Navigation

1 Credit
HREC 243Backpacking

1 Credit
HREC 283Leave No Trace Trainer

1 Credit
MATH GEAny Gen. Ed. Math Course

3 Credits
SOCS GEAny Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits
PROG ELECProgram Electives

4 Credits
Total Credit Hours:16

Spring Semester Freshman Year

HREC 250Capstone/Risk Management

3 Credits
HREC 139Wilderness First Responder

3 Credits
COMM GEAny Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course

3 Credits
PROG ELECProgram Electives

8 Credits
Total Credit Hours:17

*Prerequisite or corequisite required.

Fall Semester Sophomore Year

ENGL 101Writing and Rhetoric I

3 Credits
HUMA GE1Any General Education Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing

3 Credits
SCIG GEAny Gen. Ed. Science Course

3-4 Credits
GNED 101Introduction to General Education

3 Credits
WELL GEAny Gen. Ed. Wellness Elective

2 Credits
Total Credit Hours:14-15

Humanities courses must be from 2 different disciplines.

Spring Semester Sophomore Year

ENGL 102Writing and Rhetoric II*

3 Credits
HUMA GE2Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Humanistic & Artistic Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits
SCIG GE2Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Science Course

4 Credits
SOCS GE2Any 2nd Gen. Ed. Social and Behavioral Way of Knowing Course

3 Credits
Total Credit Hours:13

Program Electives: 12 hours

HREC 120Experiential Education

2 Credits
HREC 144Beginning Cross-country Skiing

1 Credit
HREC 145Introduction to Climbing

1 Credit
HREC 146Intermediate Climbing*

2 Credits
HREC 147Beginning Kayaking

1 Credit
HREC 148Intermediate Kayaking*

1 Credit
HREC 150Introduction to Whitewater Rafting

1 Credit
HREC 151Intermediate White Water Rafting*

1 Credit
HREC 152Stand-Up Paddleboarding

1 Credit
HREC 153Introduction to Outdoor Cooking

1 Credit
HREC 241Winter Survival Skills

1 Credit
HREC 242Wilderness Survival Skills

1 Credit
HREC 244Introduction to Mountain Biking

1 Credit
HREC 247Swift Water Rescue

1 Credit
HREC 248Avalanche Safety

2 Credits
HREC 140Beginning Skiing

1 Credit
HREC 141Intermediate Skiing

1 Credit
HREC 142Beginning Snowboarding

1 Credit
HREC 143Intermediate/Advanced Snowboarding

1 Credit

*Prerequisite or Corequisite required

Total Credit Hours: 60