Outdoor Recreation Leadership Certificate

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The certificate in Outdoor Recreation Leadership focuses on providing students with knowledge and skills for the management and delivery of outdoor recreation activities. This is a “value-added” certificate, and all courses can be applied to completing a major in Recreation Professions. No more than 40% of the credits may be transferred and only one course substitution, including omnibus courses, may be approved by the department chair.

The certificate in Outdoor Recreation Leadership is comprised of a minimum of 15 semester hours. A grade of “C” or better is required in all RECR-prefixed courses required for the certificate.

Core

RECR 2110 - Recreation Leadership Skills and Techniques Credits: 4
RECR 2210 - Nature, Leadership, and Outdoor Recreation Credits: 3
RECR 3970 - Practicum in Recreation, Parks, or Therapeutic Recreation Credits: 3 *
Subtotal: 10 credits

Electives

In consultation with your advisor, select a minimum of five semester hours from the following recommended, upper-division courses:

RECR 3930 - Contemporary Issues in Recreation and Parks: Variable Topics Credits: 1-3
RECR 399B - Outdoor Recreation Leadership Credits: 2
RECR 399C - Rock Climbing Training Program Credits: 1-3
RECR 399D - Canyoneering Training Program Credits: 3
RECR 399H - Advanced Rock Climbing Leadership Credits: 1-3
Subtotal: 5 credits

Certificate Total: 15 credits
* Students are required to provide documentation of completion of first aid and CPR (infant through adult) (online not accepted) prior to beginning the practicum.