Adventure Leadership Minor

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Students pursuing this minor will discuss and practice leadership theories to improve their problem-solving, critical thinking, group development, communication, and social change skills related to the field of recreation. Students become both competent with technical skills and acquire techniques to effectively lead people in experiential education and outdoor recreation.

Required Courses Credits: 18

RTE 222 - Recreation Programming and Activities Credits: (3)
RTE 292 - Practicum Credits: (1-3) (Must take for 4 credits)
RTE 340 - Introduction to Adventure Programming Credits: (3)
OR RTE 431 - Recreation Administration of Retreats and Camps Credits: (3)
RTE 381 - Recreational Sports Management Credits: (3)
RTE 487 - Outdoor Recreation Issues Credits: (3)
RTE 492 - Senior Practicum Credits: (1-10) (Must take for 2 credits)

Department-Approved Electives Credits: 2

Complete two courses from the following for two credits.

PE 118 - Climbing Wall to Rock Credits: (1)
PEID 137 - Hiking and Orienteering Credits: (1)
RTE 161 - Challenge Course Experience Credits: (1)
RTE 162 - Backpacking Credits: (1)
RTE 163 - Introduction to White Water Kayaking Credits: (1)

Total Credits: 20

College and Department Information

Family and Consumer Sciences Department
College of Education and Professional Studies