Outdoor Education Undergraduate Program
Minor and Second Major Options
To support lifelong learning and to open up future career opportunities, all students majoring in Outdoor Education are required to successfully complete four courses from a secondary area of interest. Often, students decide to extend this basic requirement and pursue a minor or even a second major. Commonly pursued areas include Education, Social Work, Business, English, Psychology, or various Natural Sciences, although many other possibilities exist.
Teaching Certification Option
Through a unique partnership with the Education Department, Outdoor Education students have the option to pursue K-12 teaching certificates. Students interested in working in or with public schools are encouraged to consider this option, as a teaching certificate can be a tremendous career asset. By completing the required coursework and teaching internship, students can become certified as teachers for K-6 elementary education or in middle school general science. Secondary education certification is also possible, requiring considerable coursework in a subject-matter discipline. Students can also consider enrolling in Live, Learn and Teach to gain real-world skills and complete a portion of their coursework over the summer. Students considering a teaching certificate should talk to their advisor as early as possible, or they can email Jayson Seaman for more information.
Pursuing a Minor in Outdoor Education
Students majoring in other academic disciplines are encouraged to consider pursuing an Outdoor Education minor. This option provides valuable skills and perspectives on how experiential and outdoor education can supplement teaching, training, or other careers. Click here for more information about pursuing a minor in outdoor education.