Wilerness Leadership and Experiential Education Degree
Total Hours for Major (mimimum) 60 Semester Hrs
REQUIRED MAJOR COURSES 36 Semester Hrs
Required courses:
BIO 105/105L, or Concepts of Biology
BIO 110/110L, or General Biology: Ecology and Population Biology
BIO 120/120L General Biology: Cellular and Molecular Biology 4
ENG 217 Studies in Environmental Literature 3
PSY 101 General Psychology 3
PSY 240 Social Psychology 3
WLEE 101 Introduction to Outdoor Education 3
WLEE 220 Theory and Practice of Experiential Education 3
WLEE 301 Wilderness Leadership/Experiential 1-6
Education Practicum
WLEE 305 Legal Aspects of Wilderness Leadership, Experiential Education and Exercise Leadership 3
WLEE 391 Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education: Internship Preparation 1
WLEE 392 Wilderness Leadership and Experiential Education: Internship 6
WLEE 402 Ethics of Wilderness Leadership, Experiential Education and Exercise Leadership 3
WLEE 405 Seminar: Open Topics 3
Immersion Semester Block 15 Semester Hrs
Required courses:
WLEE 200 Leadership and Group Dynamics in Outdoor Pursuits 3
WLEE 250 Wilderness First Aid 3
WLEE 310 Outdoor Pursuits Education: Water-Based 3
WLEE 320 Outdoor Pursuits Education: Land-Based 3
WLEE 350 Wilderness Expedition 3
Wilderness Activity Classes: 2 Semester Hrs
Select two 1-hour courses to be completed prior to the Immersion Semester, preferably building experience in both land and water-based outdoor pursuits.
WLEE 151 Canoeing
WLEE 152 Rock Climbing I
WLEE 155 Kayaking
WLEE 157 Backpacking
WLEE 158 Mountain Biking
WLEE 159 Sea Kayak Touring
Advanced Skill Classes: 4 Semester Hrs
Select two 2-hour courses to be completed after the Immersion Semester:
WLEE 201 or 202 Lifeguarding or Water Safety Instructor
WLEE 251 Canoe Instructor
WLEE 252 Advanced Rock Climbing
WLEE 255 Kayak Instructor
WLEE 256 Advanced Navigation
WLEE 260 Challenge I: Group Games and Initiatives
WLEE 261 Challenge II: Ropes Course Facilitation
WLEE 265 Advanced Swiftwater Rescue
RESTRICTED ELECTIVES 3 Semester Hrs
Select one course:
WLEE 330 Camp Counseling
WLEE 340 Outdoor Program Administration
WLEE 404 Wilderness Philosophers
WLEE 420 Special Topics |