B.S. DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN OUTDOOR EDUCATION

Areas A, B, C, D and E (See Core section of the Catalog)

42 semester hours

NOTE: Courses taken in Areas A, B, C, D, and E may be used to satisfy other requirements, provided total degree hours are satisfied.


Area F	18 semester hours
ACCT 2101/BCOM 2285 Approved Science Elective	Accounting Principles I OR Business Communications and Reports	(3 semester hours) (3 semester hours)
ODED 2120	Theories in Outdoor Education	(3 semester hours)
PSYC 2102	The Developing Individual	(3 semester hours)
PSYC 2560	Interpersonal Behavior	(3 semester hours)
ODED 2110	Basic Outdoor Education Strategies	(3 semester hours)
Major Requirements	33 semester hours
ODED 3010	Group Development Activities	(3 semester hours)
ODED 3020	Challenge Course Programs and Management	(3 semester hours)
ODED 3110	Outdoor Pursuits: Land	(3 semester hours)
ODED 3120	Outdoor Pursuits: Water	(3 semester hours)
ODED 3210	Environmental Education Methods	(3 semester hours)
ODED 4500	Ecological Connections in Outdoor Education	(3 semester hours)
ODED 4520	Processing Experiential Education	(3 semester hours)
ODED 4540	Administration of Outdoor Education Programs and Services	(3 semester hours)
KINS 4806	Internship in Kinesiology	(6 semester hours)
Cognate Area of Specialization		27 semester hours

Student elect a specialization in one of the following professional applications; Therapeutic Use of Adventure, Management, Environmental Education, or Physical Education. An approved minor in the specialization is required. Students may elect to complete a second major in the specialization area. The research and practicum requirements are completed in the specialization area.


Approved electives, minor, or second major		(21 semester hours)
KINS 4813	Research in Kinesiology OR approved research in the specialization	(3 semester hours)
KINS 4833	Practicum in Kinesiology	(3 semester hours)
Total	120 semester hours

NOTES:

Grades of C or better are required in Area F, major. minor, and approved elective courses.
Signed agreement to the terms and conditions stated in the Outdoor Education Student Handbook is required for admission to and retention in the outdoor education program.
Students are required to demonstrate swimming proficiency or show proof of current lifeguard or WSI certification in ODED 3120.
Students are required to hold a current Wilderness First Responder certificate for internship approval.
Students are required to complete 15 hours per semester of professional service during semesters in which the student is enrolled in major required courses.
Students are required to attend a professional conference.
In order to graduate, students must have a GPA of 2.5 and fulfill other requirements specified in the Graduation Requirements section of the Catalog.