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Oct 09, 2024
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2023-2024 University of Wyoming Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
Outdoor Leadership Minor
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The Outdoor Leadership minor is available to any undergraduate student at the University of Wyoming. Students earning the minor will study leadership, ethics, field ecology, outdoor recreation, and wilderness medicine.
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6+ Credit Hours of Outdoor Leadership Foundations Courses:
Introduction to Outdoor Leadership:
Environmental Science:
(Choose one):
8+ Credit Hours of Concepts Courses:
OR Complete all Three Courses:
Ethics & Culture:
(Choose one):
3+ Credit Hours of Applied Experience:
(Choose from the following; minimum three credits required):
Wilderness First Responder and CPR Certifications:
- ENR 3900 - Wilderness Medicine Credits: 1-3
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- provide proof of certification to advisor
*certifications must be current at time of graduation.
Program Overview
Students earning a minor in outdoor leadership will:
- develop an understanding of leadership theories, including leadership movements, qualities, styles, and models;
- identify and evaluate the cultural and environmental dimensions of outdoor leadership, including moral and ethical responsibilities, the fundamentals of ecological systems, and the human impact on the natural world;
- demonstrate and apply outdoor leadership competency in a practical leadership role;
- plan, implement, supervise, and analyze a high-quality, safe outdoor adventure and/or educational program;
- earn and maintain a professional certification of Wilderness First Responder.
To fulfill the requirements for the minor, students must complete the following, earning 17+ credits in specified categories:
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