6 courses with the subject ODEL, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
ODEL 205Introduction to Outdoor Education and Leadership 3SH
This course examines the philosophy, history, theory, and practice of outdoor education. This course includes introductory field experiences. Possibilities for the field experiences include: backpacking, back country living skills, paddle sports, rock climbing, and environment stewardship. Students will be required to attend an outing. There is an additional fee associated with this course.
This course that provides a systems-based approach to understanding why incidents occur and how they may be prevented. Topics include human factors in incident causation, systems thinking, legal considerations, safety standards, emergency response, risk management planning, and more. A review of outdoor risk management models, learn best safety practices, develop a Risk Management Plan outline, complete a mock Risk Management Review, and develop a Strategic Improvement Plan for an organization.
The focus of this course will be upon leadership and group dynamics pertinent to wilderness settings and outdoor leadership programs. This course will provide theoretical and experiential comprehensions of small group dynamics, communication, problem solving, decision-making, group roles, group management activities, leadership roles and styles. A field experience is required for this course. There is an additional fee associated with this course. Field Experience Fee: $75
An exploration of the philosophical foundations and practical approaches of environmental stewardship and interpretation in outdoor education programs. Students will examine and develop land and preservation ethics and understand how they can integrate environmental stewardship into outdoor leadership and programming. A field experience is required for this course. Field Experience Fee: $75
This course examines the theoretical and practical approaches of experiential learning in outdoor settings. In addition to exploring the historical, philosophical, and social psychological foundations of experiential education, students will receive instruction related to planning, conducting, and evaluating outdoor experiential activities.
