4000

Prerequisites: Outdoor Education major and ODED 2110, ODED 2140, ODED 3500 and permission of Department Chairperson. Provides theoretical and experiential understanding of the use of advanced facilitation strategies for processing experiential education. Laboratory and field trips required. Additional special course fee required; see semester course schedule for amount.

Prerequisites: ODED 2140 and ODED 3500. Provides an overview of administrative responsibilities and procedures related to outdoor education programs and services. Professional standards, human resource development, site planning, strategic management, program evaluation, and funding strategies are addressed. Field trips are required.

Prerequisites: Major restriction and ODED 4520. A capstone course focusing on professional development and critical issues in the profession in preparation for the internship. Students will complete a project and of professional interest, and compile a professional portfolio that provides evidence of competency for program goals and degree requirements.

An opportunity to study a topic of interest at an advanced level that is not included in the program of study. Special topics courses used in programs for a group of students or a cohort will require a DOE syllabus, otherwise a student will complete the special topic contract in conjunction with the faculty supervisor. Signatures signify agreement to the terms of the contract. Approval of the Department Chairperson is required. This course is repeatable for credit.

The Independent Study in Outdoor Education is a research project in a selected area of professional interest. The student will complete the independent study contract in conjunction with the faculty supervisor. Signatures signify agreement to the terms of the contract. Approval of the Department Chairperson is required. This course is repeatable for credit.

Prerequisites: Permission of the Department Chairperson. An individually designed and planned field experience normally completed in the summer following the completion of all major requirements. Internship selection and approval are based on the student's professional goals and facility suitability for offering an appropriate learning opportunity.

Prerequisites: Permission of the department, ODED 2140, and ODED 3500. An opportunity to gain experience with a mentor facility related to the cognate area of specialization. This course is repeatable for credit.