2014-15-Undergraduate-Catalog

Course Descriptions • 443OLED 340 Nature InterpretationThis course provides students with an in-depth investigation of the fundamental principles and concepts of natureinterpretation. Topics for exploration include historical development of the field, principles of exhibit design,interpretative program designs and techniques, common field techniques and current trends used by outdoorleaders. This course emphasizes experimental learning theories and their application to natural historyinterpretation and environmental education program design. Students will develop and present interpretivematerials and a nature interpretation program relevant to their course of study. Field trips will be required.Prerequisites: OLED 101 and OLED 250. Three credits.OLED 350 Advanced Facilitation and ProcessingThis course includes a theoretical and experiential examination of strategies for maximizing transfer of learningbased on the development of client specific and evidence-based program outcomes. Topics will include programdesign, implementation, and evaluation, outcome assessment, isomorphic matching of activity components,foundations of experiential education, and stages of experience. Students will be afforded the opportunity todevelop, facilitate and evaluate an experiential program with community group in the context of recreation,education, developmental or social service setting. Field trips will be required. Prerequisite: OLED 250. Threecredits.OLED 360 Ethical Issues in Outdoor Leadership and EducationThis course includes a detailed examination of major ethical theories and their relation to the development ofpersonal and professional ethics in the field of outdoor leadership and education. The differences between ethicsand morality will be analyzed and selected codes of ethics will be presented for review and discussion. Emphasiswill be placed on the application of ethical decision making and problem solving in relation to recreation,education, developmental and social service settings. OLED 101 is recommended, but not required, for success inthe course. Three credits.OLED 375 Adventure Theory and ProgrammingThis course includes a detailed examination of how to plan, implement and evaluate adventure educationexperiences for groups in a variety of diverse outdoor and indoor settings. Topics for discussion and discoveryinclude adventure theory and theorists, program design, group dynamics, leadership styles and facilitationtechniques. Students will be provided with the opportunity for a supervised practical experience in groupfacilitation. Field trips will be required. Prerequisites: OLED 101 and OLED 250. Three credits.OLED 395 Topics in Outdoor Leadership and EducationThis course provides examination and exploration of selected topics, issues or themes within the field of outdoorleadership and education. Three credits.OLED 399 Independent Study/Directed Project in Outdoor Leadershipand EducationThis course provides undergraduate students the opportunity to work individually, under the supervision of aninstructor, to further their own personal and professional development. Course objectives/outcomes andassignments are negotiated between the student and instructor, based on the topic(s) of interest. Three credits.OLED 400 Management of Outdoor Education ProgramsThis course includes a detailed examination of the administrative responsibilities and procedures related tooutdoor education programs and services. Emphasis will be placed on professional standards, human resources,legal perspectives, accident and risk management, financial management, and program administration. In addition, avariety of organizational models will be explored. Field trips will be required. Prerequisites: OLED 300 and OLED375. Three credits.OLED 440 Senior Seminar in Outdoor Leadership and EducationThis is a capstone course focusing on professional development and critical issues in the profession in preparationfor the internship. Students will complete a project of professional interest, and compile a professional portfoliothat provides evidence of competency for program goals and degree requirements. Students will explore anddevelop strategies for utilizing theory, philosophy and practical skills to address current issues and trends in thefield. The course will culminate in students presenting the major issues and trends in a public forum toprofessionals and peers in the field. Field trips may be required. Enrollment limited to students with senior statusmajoring in the Outdoor Leadership and Education program. Three credits.