Outdoor Leadership Certificate
Offered through a collaboration between the departments of Educational Leadership (EDL); Sports Leadership and Management (SLM); and the Outdoor Pursuit Center (OPC) in Recreational Sports, this certificate program is for students interested in pursuing professional or leisure opportunities leading youth or adult learners in outdoor sport or adventure learning excursions or activities. The program will prepare its graduates to assume outdoor leadership roles through classroom and experiential coursework focused on four elements: 1) leadership theory and skills appropriate for outdoor educational contexts; 2) technical and interpersonal skills for outdoor activity/sport leadership; 3) environmental science and sustainability practices; 4) leadership capacities for working with and leading culturally diverse groups of learners.
Program Requirements
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| EDL 232 | Introduction to Community-Based Leadership | 3 |
| EDL 290R | Outdoor Leadership | 2 |
OR | ||
| Outdoor Leadership Study Away/Study Abroad | ||
or TCE 485 | Outdoor Leadership in New Zealand | |
| EDL 340 | Internship | 2 |
| IES 274 | Introduction to Environment and Sustainability | 3 |
| Select two of the following: | 4 | |
| Team Building Development - Facilitation & Group Dynamics | ||
or TCE 485 | Outdoor Leadership in New Zealand | |
| Beginning Canoeing | ||
| Beginning Backpacking | ||
or TCE 485 | Outdoor Leadership in New Zealand | |
| Beginning Rock Climbing | ||
| Intermediate Rock Climbing | ||
| Mountain Biking | ||
| Total Credit Hours | 14 | |
* EDL 281: Outdoor Leadership Study Away/Study Abroad (3 credits) may be substituted for EDL 290R
** TCE 485: Outdoor Leadership in New Zealand (6 credits) may be substituted for the following: EDL 290R, SLM 150B Backpacking, and EDL 195.