2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog

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2021-2022 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Outdoor Education, Leadership, and Tourism (B.S.): Outdoor Program Management & Administration Concentration- J

Student Learning Outcomes

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

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

NVU OELT Core Courses

31-33 Credits

ENV 1110 - Introduction to Environmental Problems Credit(s): 3 OR
ENV 2090 - Sustainable Living Credit(s): 3
OEL 1010 - Leisure and Tourism in Society Credit(s): 3
OEL 1080 - Leadership and Small Group Dynamics Credit(s): 3
OEL 1810 - Outdoor Education Practicum Credit(s): 3
OEL 2720 - OELT Internship Seminar Credit(s): 1
OEL 3010 - Learning in the Outdoors Credit(s): 4 OR
OEL 3020 - Program and Event Planning Credit(s): 3
OEL 3030 - Outdoor Program Planning & Administration Credit(s): 3 OR
OEL 4020 - Management in Mountain Recreation Services Credit(s): 3
OEL 4740 - Research and Evaluation Capstone Credit(s): 4
OEL 4810 - Internship in Outdoor Education, Leadership, and Tourism Credit(s): 6-15
PSY 1010 - Introduction to Psychology Credit(s): 3

Outdoor Program Management & Administration Concentration

OEL 1000 - Introduction to Outdoor Education Credit(s): 3
BUS 1210 - Business Software and Spreadsheets Credit(s): 3
BUS 2015 - Fundamentals of Management in Business Credit(s): 3
BUS 2210 - Small Business Management Credit(s): 3
BUS 2230 - Principles of Marketing Credit(s): 3
BUS 2410 - Human Resource Management Credit(s): 3 OR
BUS 3250 - Organizational Behavior & Management Credit(s): 3
BUS 2280 - Introduction to Business Ethics Credit(s): 3 OR
POS 3050 - Environmental Ethics & Politics Credit(s): 3
OEL 2140 - Ropes Course Leadership Credit(s): 3
OEL 3070 - Adventure Education Theory and Practice Credit(s): 3
Select one of the following courses:
ACC 2121 - Financial Accounting Credit(s): 4
BUS 3110 - Ski Area Management & Design Credit(s): 3
BUS 3131 - Business Law I Credit(s): 3
BUS 3440 - Ecotourism and Sustainability Credit(s): 3

Outdoor Skills Courses

Select two of the following Outdoor Skills Courses:

OEL 1121 - Fundamentals of Rock Climbing Credit(s): 2
OEL 1122 - Fundamentals of Mountain Biking Credit(s): 1
OEL 1123 - Fundamentals of Canoeing Credit(s): 1
OEL 1125 - Fundamentals of Kayaking Credit(s): 1
OEL 1126 - Fundamentals of Ice Climbing Credit(s): 1
OEL 1127 - Fundamentals of Alpine Climbing Credit(s): 1
OEL 1128 - Level I Avalanche and Companion Rescue Credit(s): 2
OEL 2121 - Advanced Single Pitch Rock Climbing Credit(s): 3
OEL 2122 - Advanced Mountain Biking Credit(s): 2
OEL 2123 - Advanced Canoeing Credit(s): 2
OEL 2125 - Advanced Kayaking Credit(s): 2
OEL 2126 - Advanced Ice Climbing Credit(s): 2
OEL 2127 - Advanced Alpine Climbing Credit(s): 2
OEL 2128 - Level II Avalanche Credit(s): 2
OEL 3121 - Advanced Rock Climbing and Rescue Credit(s): 3