Academics

The Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies Department administers an interdisciplinary environmental and outdoor education minor and areas of concentration. The minor requires a core of 11 credit hours. Students may also select a track in:

• Environmental Education and Interpretation
• Outdoor Pursuits
• Organized Camping

Currently, areas of concentration are available in the following disciplines:

• Environmental Studies (Childhood/Early Childhood)
• Environmental Health (Health Science)
• Environmental Science (Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Geology, or Physics)
• Business Economics: Environmental Management (Economics)
• Outdoor Recreation Major with concentrations in:
  • Outdoor Leadership
  • Camp Management
  • Natural Resource Recreation Management
  • Environmental and Cultural Interpretation

Students interested in one of these disciplines as a minor or concentration must seek approval of their academic advisor.

Credit bearing programs held at the Outdoor Education Centers

• Biological Sciences Department
• Physical Education Department
• School of Education 
• Recreation, Parks and Leisure Studies Department
• Geology Department
• Geology Summer Courses
• Wilderness First Responder