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Certificate: Outdoor Recreation
The Outdoor Recreation Certificate provides a wide choice for those
wishing to become employed as guides, outdoor instructors, safety
personnel or rangers with both government and private agencies.
Required Courses
Credits
PAR 102 Introduction to Park Ranger Technology 3
PAR 205 Resource Interpretation 3
PAR 297 Park Ranger Internship 3
Elective Courses
Choose 21 credits from the following courses:
PED 152 Avalanche Safety Level I 1
PED 153 Hiking 1
PED 185 Nordic Skiing 2
PED 157 Mountaineering I 3
PED 150 Basic Rock Climbing 2
PED 151 Intermediate Rock Climbing 2
PED 156 Snow and Glacier Climbing 3
PED 161 Backcountry Cooking 1
PED 163 Orienteering/Routefinding 3
PED 162 Map and Compass for the Outdoors 3
PED 154 Backpacking 3
PED 186 Snowshoeing 1
PED 289 Outdoor Leadership 2
PED 252 Outdoor Equipment and Facilities 3
PED 255 Winter Mountaineering 3
PED 250 Wilderness Ethics 3
PED 165 Wilderness Survival Skills 3
PED 257 Winter Survival Skills 3
PED 237 Paddle Sports 2
Total Required Credits 30
Certificate: Public Safety
The Public Safety Certificate provides necessary training for those
students wanting to work for agencies providing fire, EMS, rescue,
hazardous materials or other response/mitigation services.
Required Courses
Credits
PAR 102 Introduction to Park Ranger Technology 3
PAR 297 Park Ranger Internship 3
EMS 227 Emergency Medical Technician (Basic) 10
FST 121 Rope Rescue 3
FST 152 Intro to Wildland Firefighting 3
FST 236 Fire Operations in the Urban Interface 2
Total Required Credits 24
Certificate: Resource Interpretation
The Resource Interpretation Certificate is for those working with
resource interpretation, naturalist or other nature center work with the
public.
Credits
PAR 102 Introduction to Park Ranger Technology 3
PAR 203 Natural Resource Management 3
PAR 205 Resource Interpretation 3
PAR 297 Park Ranger Internship 3
Philosophy
Total Required Credits 12
Degree: Associate of Arts
Philosophy is the study of basic concepts with which we construct
meaning in life. It examines reasoning processes, ways of knowing,concepts
of right and wrong, interpretations of reality and views of the
self. The following sequence of courses provides a broad introduction
to the field and prepares you for further education.
You are encouraged to consult with a Red Rocks philosophy faculty
advisor before beginning any program of study.
Suggested Sequence for Full-time Students
This is a suggested sequence for completing the degree. If you are a
part-time student, it will take you longer to complete the sequence.
Some courses might not be offered each semester.
First Session
Credits
PHI 111 Introduction to Philosophy 3
ENG 121 English Composition I 3
SPE 115 Public Speaking 3
SOC 101 Introduction to Sociology I 3
PSY 101 General Psychology I 3
15
Second Session
PHI 113 Logic 3
SPE 230 Argumentation and Debate 3
HIS 101 Western Civilization I 3
ENG 122 English Composition II 3
MAT 1XX Mathematics Core Course 3
15-17
Third Session
HIS 102 Western Civilization II 3
PHI 112 Ethics 3
PHI 115 Comparative Religion 3
ANT 101 Cultural Anthropology 3
Science Core Course 4
16-17
Fourth Session
POS 105 Introduction to Political Science 3
Humanities Core Course (except Philosophy) 3
Transferable electives 8
14
Electives
Electives must be selected from college-level transfer courses. No more
than three credits in physical education may be counted.
Total Required Credits 60
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