Outdoor Leadership and Education: Environmental Focus
A Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Outdoor Leadership and Education with an Environmental focus requires the completion of the Elon Core Curriculum as well as the Major Requirements listed below.
Major Requirements
Required Courses: 20 sh
EDU 2950 | RESEARCH METHODS IN EDUCATION | 4 sh |
ABL 2250 | INTRODUCTION TO ADVENTURE BASED LEARNING | 4 sh |
ABL 4100 | ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | 4 sh |
EDU 4310 | ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION | 4 sh |
ABL 4970 | CAPSTONE IN ADVENTURE BASED LEARNING | 4 sh |
Select two courses from the following: 2 sh
Select from the following list of courses: 18 sh
Up to 16 hours of internship credit may be applied to Electives requirement. Note also general Bachelor's Degree Requirement for Elon University: A maximum of 16 semester hours of internship credit may be applied to the 132 semester hours required for the undergraduate degree.
- ENG 255 only applies when taken as Land and Spirit
- Students who participate in the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Outward Bound or Semester at Sea can petition to the program coordinator for substitution for elective credit(s).
- Students will receive no more than 4 semester hours for participation in NOLS, Outward Bound and/or Semester at Sea.
- Elective courses with a prerequisite include ECO 3230 and ENS 3300. Review course descriptions for more information.
Students who select an adventure-based concentration may not also declare the Adventure-Based Learning Minor.
Program Outcomes
Demonstrate inter- and intrapersonal skills and dispositions essential to becoming effective professionals.
Know and apply discipline-specific theoretical concepts
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to exhibit competent behavior.
Utilize knowledge of the impact of physical activity and health on quality of life when advocating for healthful living.
Demonstrate how to plan and implement effective and developmentally appropriate experiences for all learners.
Use effective communication skills and strategies in applied settings.