Updated 2025-2026 Undergraduate Catalog | 20265
Environmental Studies
Programs
- Environmental Communication, B.S. major
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Environmental Studies, B.S.
major
Geohydrology Emphasis -
Environmental Studies, B.S.
major
Environmental Health and Toxicology Emphasis -
Environmental Studies, B.S.
major
Ecosystem Emphasis - Indigenous Sustainability Studies, B.S. major
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Policy and Planning, B.S.
major
Natural Resources Planning Emphasis - Sustainability and Resource Management, B.A.S. major
- Environmental Communication minor
- Environmental Science minor
- Indigenous Sustainability Studies minor
- Sustainability minor
- Water Science minor
- Outdoor Leadership cert
Geography
Programs
- Forest Management, B.S. major
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Geography, B.S.
major
Giscience Emphasis -
Geography, B.S.
major
Earth Science Emphasis - Global Studies, B.A. major
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Policy and Planning, B.S.
major
Natural Resources Planning Emphasis -
Policy and Planning, B.S.
major
Urban Resources Planning Emphasis -
Social Studies, B.A.
major
Geography Emphasis - Sustainability and Resource Management, B.A.S. major
- Geography minor
- GIS minor
- Geographic Information Science cert
- Outdoor Leadership cert
Health
Programs
- Community Health, B.S. major
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Health Education. B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) - Health Promotion and Education Minor minor
- Outdoor Leadership cert
Physical Education
Programs
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Physical Education, B.S.
major
(Teacher Licensure) -
Developmental/ Adapted Physical Education, B.S.
minor
(Teacher Licensure) - Human Performance Minor minor
- Coaching Certificate cert
- Outdoor Leadership cert
Outdoor Leadership cert
Multiple Credentials
Any additional major, minor or certificate in a degree must have at least 6 credits of course work not used to meet the requirements of another major, minor or certificate in the degree.
Required Credits: 16
Required GPA: 2.25
I REQUIRED COURSES
Complete the following courses:
- ENVR 3150 Outdoor Field Skills (2 credits)
- ENVR 3710 Indigenous Environmental Knowledge: Global Perspective (3 credits)
- GEOG 1224 Introduction to Map Use (3 credits)
- GEOG 3700 Wilderness First Aid (1 credit)
- GEOG 3750 Wilderness First Responder (2 credits)
- GEOG 4360 Adventure Programming (3 credits)
or PHED 4360 Adventure Programming (3 credits)
II SKILLS ELECTIVE
Select 2 credits from the following:
- PHED 1100 Skills for Life: [Activity] (1 credit)
- PHED 1114 Skills For Life: Beginning Swimming (1 credit)
- PHED 1115 Skills for Life: Intermediate Swimming (1 credit)
- PHED 1116 Advanced Swimming (1 credit)
- PHED 1120 Skills for Life: Introduction to Sea Kayaking (1 credit)
- PHED 1139 Skills for Life: Beginning Scuba Diving (1 credit)
- PHED 1180 Skills for Life: Canoeing (1 credit)
- PHED 1190 Skills for Life: Sailing (1 credit)
- PHED 1200 Skills for Life: Introduction To Rock Climbing (1 credit)
- PHED 1230 Skills for Life: Yoga (1 credit)
- PHED 1240 Skills for Life: Techniques of Neuromuscular Relaxation (1 credit)
- PHED 1260 Skills for Life: Cycling (1 credit)
- PHED 1430 Skills for Life: Archery (1 credit)
- PHED 1520 Skills for Life: Downhill Skiing (1 credit)
- PHED 1530 Skills for Life: Snowboarding (1 credit)
- PHED 1554 Skills for Life: Cross Country Skiing (1 credit)
- PHED 2630 Lifeguard Training (3 credits)
- PHED 2640 Water Safety Instructor (3 credits)
Program Learning Outcomes | Outdoor Leadership
1. complete the Wilderness First Responder certification.
2. acquire the fundamental skills needed for different outdoor recreation disciplines, including proper equipment use and basic techniques.
3. develop essential camping skills, including campsite selection, tent setup, fire building, cooking outdoors, and Leave No Trace principles. They will demonstrate the ability to plan and execute safe and environmentally responsible camping trips.
4. learn and practice safety procedures, risk assessment, and emergency response protocols for all covered activities. They will be capable of planning and executing outdoor adventures with a focus on safety and preparedness, including navigation and first aid skills.
5. develop a deep understanding of Leave No Trace (LNT) principles and ethics. They will be able to apply these principles to minimize their environmental impact while camping, hiking, and engaging in other outdoor activities.