Outdoor Leadership, Minor

The academic home of the Outdoor Leadership (OL) minor is with Exercise Science. The aim of the OL minor is to prepare individuals to lead others in backpacking, canoeing, kayaking and/or rock climbing activities. Training in generalizable leadership skills (e.g., judgment, group facilitation and risk management) that can be used throughout life will be provided. Students interested in this pursuit should consult with the the Phil Friesen (Outdoor Pursuits Director) or the chair of the Exercise Science department as early as possible, as this program requires at least 2 years. The credits required can vary (18-33 credits) due to course selection options and the possibility to test out of certain requirements.

Minor Requirements

Complete All of the Following:

HPER 157 - Outdoor Recreation 0-1 credit(s) *
OL 107 - Wilderness First Responder 2 credit(s) *
OL 205 - Outdoor Leadership Theory 1 credit(s)
OL 206 - Outdoor Leadership Practice 1 credit(s)
OL 307 - Applied Outdoor Leadership 4 credit(s)
OL 407 - Outdoor Leadership Seminar 1 credit(s)

Complete One of the Following: 2-4 Credits

OL 395 - Independent Study credit(s) 2-4 credits
OL 475 - Internship credit(s) 2-4 credits

Complete One of the Following Course Pairings:

HPER 158 - Rock Climbing 0-1 credit(s)
AND
OL 308 - Rock Climbing Instructor 2 credit(s)
HPER 159 - Introduction to Kayaking 0-1 credit(s)
AND
OL 309 - Kayaking Instructor 2 credit(s)

Complete One of the Following (Environmental & Sustainability Awareness):

ENV 121 - Our Global Environment 4 credit(s)
ENV 200 - Sustainability Science 4 credit(s)
ENV 260 - Oregon Natural History 4 credit(s)
ENV 321 - Environmental Ethics 4 credit(s)
HIST 441 - Environmental History 4 credit(s)
OR
ENV 441 - Environmental History 4 credit(s)
POLS 224 - Environmental Politics 4 credit(s)
ECON 333 - Environmental Economics 4 credit(s)
PSY 313 - Ecopsychology 4 credit(s)
PH 320 - Environmental Health 4 credit(s)

Complete One of the Following (Working with Diverse Populations):

SOC 208 - Race: Inequality and Identity 4 credits
SOC 360 - Critical Race Theory 4 credit(s)
GSS 200 - Introduction to Queer Studies 4 credit(s)
GSS 201 - Introduction to Gender & Sexlty Studies 4 credit(s)
GSS 261 - Psychology of Gender 4 credits
OR
PSY 261 - Psychology of Gender 4 credits
GSS 217 - Gender and Sexuality 4 credits
OR
SOC 217 - Gender and Sexuality 4 credits
ENGL 221 - Disability and Literature 4 credit(s)
HIST 245 - Race in Modern America 4 credit(s)
PSY 358 - Psychology of Ethnic Diversity in US 4 credit(s)
PHIL 240 - Human Rights 2 credit(s)
ENGW 202 - Writing About Disability 4 credit(s)
DS 204 - Working w/People w/Disability 4 credit(s)
DS 200 - Introduction to Disability Studies 2 credit(s)
PSJ 227 - Civil Right Movement 4 credits

Total: 18-33 Credits

* Note that the credit range is attributable to course choices used to meet requirements and also the possibility to demonstrate HPER 157 and/or OL 107 knowledge and skills via non-credit routes.