Outdoor Education ~ Degree Requirements

Credits Required

A minimum of 12 credits in the minor plus prerequisite credits.

Credits at CSUMB: Consult with advisor

Prerequisites

KIN 120

1 maritime activity course*

1 terrestrial activity course*

* 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
KIN 383
KIN 384
KIN 385
KIN 467