OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2022-23
[Archived Catalog]
Outdoor Recreation and Education Major (B.S.P.R.L.S.) |
Major code BS8176
Patton College of Education
Recreation, Sport Pedagogy and Consumer Sciences
Patton Hall 202
Athens, OH 45701
740.593.4400
education@ohio.edu
https://www.ohio.edu/education/recreation-sport-pedagogy-consumer-sciences/outdoor-recreation
Andy Szolosi, contact person
szolosi@ohio.edu
Program Overview
This major is designed to teach students the knowledge, skills and dispositions necessary to pursue a variety of career opportunities in the field of outdoor recreation and education. The program blends traditional didactic and field-based learning opportunities to create a unique educational experience for students in the major. Students develop foundational knowledge related to the discipline, technical proficiency in various outdoor adventure pursuits, expeditionary and wilderness travel experience, and programming, leadership and teaching ability that can be applied in a wide variety of professional settings. General topic areas in the program include outdoor leadership, environmental interpretation, parks and protected areas management, ecotourism, and adventure programming. Emphasis in the curriculum is placed on understanding and appreciating the interconnection of humans and the broader ecological frameworks in which they live as well as the role of natural environments in sustaining human health and wellbeing. Students can earn a number of professional certifications and certificates through academic coursework in the program.
Admissions Information
Freshmen/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change or Program Policy
No selective or limited admission requirements.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Upon completion of the degree, students should qualify for direct leadership, supervisory, and administrative positions in a wide variety of professional settings in which outdoor recreation and education is practiced. Some of these settings include municipal, State and federal parks and recreation agencies; youth services organizations and agencies; residential camps; nonprofit civic and religious organizations; collegiate outdoor pursuits programs; ecotourism and adventure travel operations and guide services; and traditional outdoor schools, such as Outward Bound and the National Outdoor Leadership School.
Requirements
Universitywide Graduation Requirements
To complete this program, students must meet all Universitywide graduation requirements .
Required Core Courses
Complete the following courses:
- REC 2010 - Recreation and Leisure in Society Credit Hours: 3
- REC 2150 - Outdoor Recreation and Education Credit Hours: 3
- REC 2750 - Inclusive Recreation Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3050 - Recreation Areas and Facilities Management Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3100 - Recreation Programming Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3490 - Recreation Administration Credit Hours: 3
- RSP 4100 - Professional Development Seminar Credit Hours: 3
- REC 4450 - Research and Evaluation Methods in Parks, Recreation & Leisure Studies Credit Hours: 3
- REC 4600 - Concepts and Issues in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies Credit Hours: 3
- REC 4910 - Internship in Recreation Credit Hours: 12
Outdoor Recreation & Education Elective Courses
Complete 15 credit hours from the following courses:
- REC 3110 - Expedition Planning & Management Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3120 - Wilderness First Responder Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3200 - Challenge Course Programming Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3240 - Outdoor Leadership Credit Hours: 9
- REC 3400 - Environmental Interpretation Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3460 - Parks & Protected Areas Management Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3550 - Principles of Ecotourism Credit Hours: 3
- REC 4740 - Facilitating the Adventure Experience Credit Hours: 3
- REC 4800 - Wilderness Literature Credit Hours: 3
- REC 4850 - Concepts & Issues in Adventure Programming Credit Hours: 3
Skill-Based Course Requirements
Complete the following course:
- REC 1000 - Fundamentals of Backpacking Credit Hours: 1
Complete at least 4 additional credits from the following list of courses:
- REC 1005 - Winter Camping and Backpacking Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1010 - Wilderness Navigation Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1030 - Wilderness Survival Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1080 - Fundamentals of Rock Climbing Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1081 - Sport Rock Climbing Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1082 - Traditional Rock Climbing Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1083 - Rock Climbing Rescue Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1100 - Fundamentals of Fishing Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1110 - Cross Country Snow Skiing Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1130 - Fundamentals of Canoeing Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1131 - Whitewater Canoeing Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1132 - Canoe Touring Credit Hours: 1 - 6
- REC 1140 - Fundamentals of River Kayaking Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1141 - Whitewater Kayaking Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1142 - Coastal Kayaking Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1150 - Whitewater Rafting Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1160 - Stand Up Paddleboarding Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1180 - Sailing Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1190 - Caving Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1200 - Mountain Biking Credit Hours: 1
- REC 1220 - Scuba Diver Credit Hours: 2
- REC 1221 - Advanced Scuba Diver Credit Hours: 1
- REC 3210 - Canoe Instructor Certification Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3220 - Whitewater Kayak Instructor Certification Credit Hours: 3
- REC 3230 - Swift Water Rescue Credit Hours: 1
- REC 3270 - Coastal Kayak Instructor Certification Credit Hours: 3
Minor/Certificate Program
Students must complete a minor or certificate program (15 - 24 hours) to complete requirements of the degree. The minor or certificate should be chosen in consultation with the student’s academic advisor. Students may not select the Recreation Management minor to fulfill this requirement.