Outdoor Recreation Leadership, Intermediate Technical Certificate

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: 4930T

Fall Semester Freshman Year

HREC 138Outdoor Leadership and Ethics

3 Credits

HREC 145Introduction to Climbing

1 Credit

HREC 150Introduction to Whitewater Rafting

1 Credit

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

HREC 247Swift Water Rescue

1 Credit

HREC 147Beginning Kayaking

1 Credit

Total Credit Hours:16

Student must complete a Wilderness First Responder course with an outside provider to meet the requirements for certificate completion.

Spring Semester Freshman Year

COMM GEAny Gen. Ed Oral Comm. Course

3 Credits

HREC 120Experiential Education

2 Credits

HREC 248Avalanche Safety

2 Credits

HREC 144Beginning Cross-country Skiing

1 Credit

HREC 146Intermediate Climbing*

2 Credits

HREC 250Capstone/Risk Management

3 Credits

PROG ELEC
Program Elective

1 Credits

HREC 139Wilderness First Responder

3 Credits

Total Credit Hours:17

Student must choose 1 program elective from the downhill skiing and snowboarding classes: HREC 140, 141, 142, 143

Program Elective 1 Hour

HREC 140Beginning Skiing

1 Credit

HREC 141Intermediate Skiing

1 Credit

HREC 142Beginning Snowboarding

1 Credit

HREC 143Intermediate/Advanced Snowboarding

1 Credit

Total Credit Hours:1

Recommended Elective Courses 0-5 hours

HREC 148Intermediate Kayaking*

1 Credit

HREC 244Introduction to Mountain Biking

1 Credit

HREC 241Winter Survival Skills

1 Credit

HREC 152Stand-Up Paddleboarding

1 Credit

HREC 242Wilderness Survival Skills

1 Credit

HREC 140Beginning Skiing

1 Credit

HREC 141Intermediate Skiing

1 Credit

HREC 142Beginning Snowboarding

1 Credit

HREC 143Intermediate/Advanced Snowboarding

1 Credit

HREC 153Introduction to Outdoor Cooking

1 Credit

HREC 151Intermediate White Water Rafting*

1 Credit

Total Credit Hours: 33