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Outdoor Leadership (BIS)

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The Outdoor Leadership BIS provides students with basic foundational skills needed for living and leading others in the outdoors.

Grade Requirements: A minimum grade of “C” (2.0) in each of the courses used toward the BIS.
Credit Hour Requirements: Complete a minimum of 18 credit hours selected and approved from among the below options.
Program Code: 5061
CIPC: 310601

Course Requirements for Minor

Required Core Courses (17 credit hours)

OCRE 2500 - Introduction to Outdoor Adventure Recreation Credits: (4)
OCRE 2050 - Recreation, Parks, and Wellness Credits: (3)
OCRE 2300 - Wilderness Medicine Credits: (3)
REC 1535 - Leave No Trace Trainer Credits: (1)
OCRE 2550 - Leadership and Safety Management for Outdoor Pursuits Credits: (4)
OCRE 2860 - Outdoor Leadership Practicum Credits: (2)

Elective Courses

Minimum of one Credit from the following list of electives:

GEOG 1002 - GPS, Map Reading and Navigation Credits: (1)
REC 1307 - Avalanche Level I Credits: (1)
REC 1308 - Avalanche Rescue Credits: (1)
REC 1309 - Avalanche Level 2 Credits: (1)
REC 1313 - Swiftwater Rescue Credits: (1)
REC 1530 - Rock Climbing for Instructors, Level I Credits: (1)
REC 1531 - Rock Climbing for Instructors, Level II Credits: (1)
REC 1640 - Skiing for Instructors Credits: (1)
REC 1650 - Snowboarding for Instructors, Level I Credits: (1)
REC 1641 - Skiing for Instructors II Credits: (1)
REC 1651 - Snowboarding for Instructors, Level II Credits: (1)

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