Outdoor Education, Leadership, and Tourism (B.S.): Therapeutic Wilderness & Adventure Programming Concentration - J

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon graduation, Outdoor Education, Leadership and Tourism majors will be able to:

1. Plan, implement, and evaluate a program to meet diverse needs served by the public and private sectors of the outdoor industry.
2. Apply appropriate knowledge, skills, and technology specific to outdoor adventure pursuits, environmental education, therapeutic applications, and/or program management and administrative practices.
3. Conduct research consistent with the scientific methods to objectively solve problems within various outdoor related professions.
4. Exhibit knowledge of the historical and philosophical foundations of the field, human development, learning theories, experiential education, natural history, and environmental issues.
5. Demonstrate pedagogical skills and practical experience organizing and leading diverse populations through experiential, field-based learning opportunities.
6. Exhibit knowledge of professional practices including risk management, emergency procedures, and awareness of industry standards, current issues and trends.