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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
This foundational course will focus on leadership development for adventure programs aimed at providing recreation, education, or therapy for their participants. Students will explore the history and philosophy of adventure programming, outdoor leadership skills, environmental stewardship, risk management and effective facilitation of adventure programs. (3 lect.)
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3.00 Credits
This course will show students how to use physical, cognitive, and affective methods to teach lessons in varied settings to different audiences linking educational theories to teaching methods and applications to foster optimal learning. Students will apply educational theories to outdoor teaching methods and learn to select and deliver the instructional strategy that works best for their audience, whether working for a secondary school, college, camp, tour operator, environmental learning center, guide service, or government agency. (2 lect. 2 lab)
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces the student to best practices in online course design. It focuses on up-to-date research regarding online instructor andragogy. Students learn how to utilize course and unit objectives in relation to choosing appropriate instructional materials and designing assessment strategies. The student studies how to apply the best elements of course design. Practical experience in the use of resources and tools, such as an Learning Management System, is included. Experience with curriculum development as evidenced by college teaching experience is recommended. Prerequisite: Instructor Permission. (2 lect.)
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1.00 Credits
This course is offered in conjunction with the National Outdoor Leadership School and prepares students to be safe, competent, responsible wilderness leaders and travelers, familiar with the NOLS outdoor education techniques and philosophies. Students will learn how to supervise novices during a basic wilderness experience. Students will apply environmental ethics during the wilderness experience. This course is offered in more than one environmental setting and may be repeated for a maximum of twelve credits if taken in a new environment each time. (1-5 lect.)
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4.00 Credits
This course prepares instructors to teach and practice responsible habits that promote the health and safety of self and others. Students are exposed to the theory and practice of outdoor leadership, teamwork and expedition behavior which involves commitment to the group, a positive attitude and cooperation to achieve goals. Students will live, travel and guide others in the outdoors within a framework of safety and care for the environment. An awareness of how to apply minimum impact ideas to their lives beyond the course will be developed. Students are expected to be prepared as wilderness educators as well as wilderness leaders. (1-5 lect.)
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1.00 Credits
The outdoor education component of the NOLS semester course includes theory and specific techniques for education in the outdoors. The leadership component of this course uses a progression that includes theory, modeling by staff, extensive coached practice, and independent student application in real situations. Students will be given the opportunity to become certified as "Leave No Trace Trainers." This course is part of the NOLS semester course and must be taken concurrently with BIOL 2045 and G&R 2050. On certain semesters it is also taken concurrently with HLED 2010. NOLS semesters are taught experientially, so climate, season, terrain, participants, specific course selection, and other factors generally support some outcomes more than other. (1 - 5 lect.)
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2.00 Credits
The student will participate in an extensive practicum experience for prospective educators in an accredited school under the supervision of a certified teacher. Letter grade option only. A current Wyoming substitute teaching permit or completed background checks are needed before placement in a classroom. See instructor for appropriate forms and required fee. Prerequisite: Completion of EDFD 2020 or EDFD 2100. ( 2 lect. 60 hours of practicum required during the semester.)
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4.00 Credits
This course will provide a practicum for experiential learning in one of the following areas selected by the student: trail design and construction, public land management, environmental conservation education, guiding, outfitting, wilderness skills development, parks and recreation, or outdoor programs for public schools. As a part-time intern, the student will work closely with a practicum supervisor in a faculty-approved host organization. Flexible work schedule may be developed around student's class schedule. Prerequisites: Completion of Introduction to Outdoor Education (EDUC 1055), instructor's approval, and approval of a host organization. (8 lab)
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1.00 Credits
Individual course descriptions are on file in the Academic Dean's Office and the Office of Admissions and Records.
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3.00 Credits
This course introduces students to Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) policies, procedures and standards found in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR). Emphasis will be placed on safety as a core value in the workplace and on the elimination and/or mitigation of hazardous conditions. The scope and application of OSHA construction standards contained in 29 CFR 1926 and general industry standards contained in 29 CFR 1910 will be addressed. Successful students will receive a 30-hour OSHA General Industry card. (3 lect.)
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