Credits Required
A minimum of 12 credits in the minor plus prerequisite credits.
Credits at CSUMB: Consult with advisor
Prerequisites
KIN 120: CPR/First Aid
1 maritime activity course*
1 terrestrial activity course*
- KIN 149: Surfing
- KIN 151: Sailing I
- KIN 152: Sailing II
- KIN 252
- KIN 254: Kayaking
- KIN 280: SCUBA Diving
- KIN 282: Advanced SCUBA Rescue
- KIN 283: Master Diver Certification
* Note: Concurrent enrollment in these courses is acceptable.
Outcomes, Courses and Assessment
You must achieve all of the Learning Outcomes designated below by successfully completing courses or alternative assessment options as described in the section that follows.
LO 1 Knowledge and Perspectives in Outdoor Education and Recreation ~ Students understand the fundamental principles and issues common to the field of outdoor education, including program design, safety and risk management
LO 2 Environmental Awareness ~ Students understand ecological systems, know how to apply environmental ethics in the field, and begin to cultivate an environmental literacy in the natural sciences
LO 3 Technical Skills ~ Students demonstrate back-country skills in water safety, group facilitation, leadership, first aid, back-country travel, navigation and minimum-impact camping
LO 4 Diversity and Multiculturalism ~ Students understand and appreciate the aspects of race, culture and gender issues relating to access, opportunity and perception in adventure education and outdoor recreation
LO 5 Collaboration ~ Students work together as leaders and team members across disciplines and cultures to understand and create socially, ethically and environmentally responsible programs in the field of outdoor education and recreation
Courses: Complete three of the following courses:
KIN 382: Wilderness Leadership
KIN 383: Fdn of Adventure Education
KIN 384: Wilderness Experience
KIN 385: Outdoor Edu/Rec Program Admin
KIN 467: Sp Top Intern: Outdoor Educat