The following courses are designed to teach students the skills necessary to plan, organize, and conduct outdoor education programs with a variety of populations.
Classes combine leadership theory with practical experience leading groups.
The purpose of this course is to have students learn the theory and application of outdoor leadership. Topics include program design, trip planning, leadership styles, teaching methodologies, facilitation and debriefing skills, and decision making skills. Students are responsible for designing and leading an outdoor education program with a local school or program. Students are observed and evaluated in the field by the course instructor and meet once a week with other class members in a seminar format. The student is given feedback throughout the course.