Outdoor Education Center

College Credit Adventure Courses

LEI 1262 Outdoor Adventure Initiatives (2 credit hours)

This outdoor adventure course provides students with personal growth opportunities through a series of initiative challenges. It is designed to develop self-knowledge, self-esteem and the social skills required for positive group interaction. It will also provide students with the experience of functioning as members of a highly supportive group. Two contact hours: one lecture hour, one activity hour.

LEI 1264 Wilderness Backpacking (2 credit hours)

Prerequisite: LEI 1263 or instructor’s consent. This course is a coeducational course which provides the opportunity for students to acquire the knowledge and skills to safely hike and backpack. Backpacking expeditions (day and overnight) are included. A cost for the expeditions will be assessed. Three contact hours: one and one-half lecture hour, one and one-half activity hour.

LEI 2268 Introduction to Outdoor Adventure Leadership (3 credit hours)

This course provides the foundation for developing outdoor leadership and group dynamics in a practical wilderness setting. Emphasis will be involved in students acting as both leaders and as members of a group operating in an expedition environment. A cost for activities and trips will be assessed. Three contact hours.

PEN 1251 Adventure Canoeing (2 credit hour)

Prerequisite: Basic swimming skills. This course is a coeducational course which provides the opportunity for students to acquire the knowledge and skills for safe handling and maneuvering of a canoe both solo and tandem. Canoe expeditions are included. A cost for the expeditions will be assessed. Three contact hours: one and one-half lecture hour, one and one-half activity hour.