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Dec 03, 2024
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2024-2025 General Catalog [Current]
Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism (Minor)
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Program Summary
The minor in Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism (ORPT) is offered by the Department of Kinesiology and Outdoor Recreation within the College of Health Sciences. The ORPT minor is intended to provide students with an interest in outdoor-related careers the academic and technical training needed to complement their major. The curriculum includes coursework in the history and philosophy of outdoor recreation, professional career preparation, risk management, organization and administration, technical outdoor skills, and interdisciplinary topics. Students who minor in ORPT will have an understanding of the variety of entities providing outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities and services and the skills needed to safely and effectively work in outdoor settings. Employment opportunities typically exist with local, state, and national agencies; protected natural areas; outdoor leadership and service programs; commercial recreation enterprises; and wilderness adventure/therapy organizations.
Program Information
- All courses must be passed with a “C-” (1.7) or better to be counted in the minor.
- Students may gain credit through the National Outdoor Leadership School for the following courses: ORPT 1542 , ORPT 2000 , ORPT 3040 , and ORPT 4860 . Signature of ORPT coordinator required.
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Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism Minor Curriculum (18 Credits)
Core Requirements (13 Credits)
ORPT Knowledge Area Electives (3 Credits)
Complete 3 credits from the following:
Elective Courses (2 Credits)
Complete 2 credits from the following:
Program Learning Outcomes
- Value the history, philosophy, economic impact, and scope of outdoor recreation. Including comparing US outdoor recreation practices to other countries.
- Utilize interdisciplinary knowledge in social science and sciences to make decisions and solve problems. Course work will include geology, biology, natural resources, hospitality management, and psychology.
- Demonstrate competence as a risk manager.
- Demonstrate competence as an effective communicator, able to communicate with co-workers, supervisors, participants, peers, and appropriate publics.
- Demonstrate competence in entry level administration and management skills and abilities.
- Demonstrate competence as a capable leader.
- Utilize common knowledge, technology, tools, and processes in their emphasis.
- Demonstrate competence as a steward for outdoor recreation valuing natural and cultural resources in their life and work.
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