A checklist is the list of requirements to complete this program and receive the award, as the college publishes it in its catalog. It is the same for everyone. It does not say what you have completed; that comes from applying your own record.
Program
- Award
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Credential class
- ceterms:BachelorDegree
- CIP
- 31.0101
- Total credits (published)
- 120
- Catalog edition
- 2026-2027 General Catalog [Current]
- Checklist type
- degree-program
- SOC
- 25-1193
- Description
- Location(s): Main Campus Close Student Success Advisor(s) Sample Degree Plan Program Learning Outcomes CIP Code: 31.0101 Program Information All courses must be passed with a C- (1.7) or better to be counted in the major. Students may gain credit through the National Outdoor Leadership School for the following courses: ORPT 1542 , ORPT 2000 , ORPT 3040 , and ORPT 4860 . Signature of ORPT coordinator required. Recommended General Education American Institutions: HIST 1700 - American History or POLS 1100 - American National Government Social and Behavioral Sciences Breadth Area: ANTH 1010 - Cultural Anthropology , CJ 1010 - Introduction to Criminal Justice , COMM 2150 - Global Communication and Culture , PE 1098 - Wellness Dynamics , PSY 1010 - General Psychology , or SOC 1010 - Introduction to Sociology
Identifiers
- IPEDS UNITID
- 230603
- CourseShelf checklist
- CK_230603_b19af013
- CollegeTransfer.Net
- Institution Transfer Profile
- Source
- CourseShelf publish 61
Requirements to complete
Every course or condition the catalog lists, in the catalog's order.
Bachelor of Science (BS) Degree Requirement (12 Credits*)
1 item
- Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 CreditsNot resolved to a course
General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)
2 items
- Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)Not resolved to a course
- Breadth Area Requirements (16+ Credits)Not resolved to a course
Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism - Outdoor Education Curriculum (70-74 Credits)
0 items
Core Courses (58-61 Credits)
13 items
- As published: “Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Americans in the Outdoors 3 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]”3
- As published: “Park, Recreation, and Tourism Professions 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Foundations of Recreation Resources Management 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Leadership in Outdoor Recreation 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Risk Management and Safety for Outdoor Recreation 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Behavioral Aspects of Outdoor Recreation 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Inclusive Recreation 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Interdisciplinary Outdoor Education 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Organization and Administration for ORPT 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Organization and Administration Lab 1 Credit(s)”1
- As published: “Outdoor Recreation Internship 1-8 Credit(s) (student must obtain 8 credits from this course to meet degree requirements) 8 Credit(s)”1-8
- As published: “ORPT Senior Seminar 3 Credit(s)”3
Complete One of the Following (2 Credits)
Choose 1 of the following · Complete One of the Following (2 Credits) · 2 items
- As published: “Introduction to Backpacking 2 Credit(s)”2
- As published: “Winter Backpacking and Travel Techniques 2 Credit(s)”2
Complete One of the Following (1-3 Credits)
Choose 1 of the following · Complete One of the Following (1-3 Credits) · 2 items
- As published: “Wilderness First Aid 1 Credit(s)”1
- As published: “Wilderness First Responder 3 Credit(s)”3
Complete One of the Following (3-4 Credits)
Choose 1 of the following · Complete One of the Following (3-4 Credits) · 3 items
- As published: “Introduction to Biology 3 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]”3
- As published: “Intro to Biology Lab 1 Credit(s)”1
- As published: “Environmental Biology 3 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]”3
Complete One of the Following (4 Credits)
Choose 1 of the following · Complete One of the Following (4 Credits) · 8 items
- As published: “Geology of National Parks 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences]”3
- As published: “Geology National Parks Lab 1 Credit(s)”1
- As published: “Geology of Southern Utah 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences]”3
- As published: “Geology of Southern Utah Lab 1 Credit(s)”1
- As published: “Earth’s Natural Environments: Physical Geography 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences]”3
- As published: “Earth’s Natural Environments: Physical Geography Lab 1 Credit(s)”1
- As published: “Elementary Astronomy 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences]”3
- As published: “Elementary Astronomy Lab 1 Credit(s)”1
Complete One of the Following (3 Credits)
Choose 1 of the following · Complete One of the Following (3 Credits) · 8 items
- As published: “Conflict Management 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Schools, Society, and Diversity 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Sociology of Education 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Environmental Psychology 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Theories of Learning 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Sociology of Education 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Environmental Sociology 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Sociology of Leisure and Tourism 3 Credit(s)”3
Complete One of the Following (3 Credits)
Choose 1 of the following · Complete One of the Following (3 Credits) · 2 items
- As published: “Introduction to Hospitality Management 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Tourism Management 3 Credit(s)”3
ORPT Electives (3 Credits)
19 items
- As published: “Horsemanship I 1 Credit(s)”1
- As published: “Horsemanship II 2 Credit(s)”2
- As published: “Introductory Outdoor Recreation Experiences 1 Credit(s)”1
- As published: “Winter Backpacking and Travel Techniques 2 Credit(s)”2
- As published: “Canyoneering I 1 Credit(s)”1
- As published: “Canyoneering II 2 Credit(s)”2
- As published: “Basic Outdoor Leadership Training 2 Credit(s)”2
- As published: “Mountain Biking 1 Credit(s)”1
- As published: “Leave No Trace - Level 1 Trainer 1 Credit(s)”1
- As published: “Primitive Skills and Ten Essentials 1 Credit(s)”1
- As published: “Bouldering 2 Credit(s)”2
- As published: “Climbing I 1 Credit(s)”1
- As published: “Climbing II 2 Credit(s)”2
- As published: “Climbing Wall Instructor Certification 1 Credit(s)”1
- As published: “Skiing/Snowboarding I 1 Credit(s)”1
- As published: “Skiing/Snowboarding II 1 Credit(s)”1
- As published: “Skiing (Nordic) 1 Credit(s)”1
- As published: “Outdoor Skills Seminar 1-3 Credit(s)”1-3
- As published: “Backpacking II 2 Credit(s)”2
Science Course (3-4 Credits)
3 items
- As published: “Southern Utah Flora 3 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]”3
- As published: “Wildlife Ecology and Management 3 Credit(s)”3
- Upper-division BIOL course (consult Department for recommendations) 3-4 Credit(s)Not resolved to a course
Teaching Skill Development Course (3 Credits)
3 items
- As published: “Interpretation 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Outdoor Recreation Independent Projects 1-4 Credit(s)”1-4
- As published: “Human Relations in Group Dynamics 3 Credit(s)”3
Business or Communication Skills Course (3 Credits)
4 items
- As published: “Accounting Principles 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Team Work, Decision Making, and Leadership 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Small Business Management 3 Credit(s)”3
- As published: “Entrepreneurship 3 Credit(s)”3
Free Electives and University Requirements
4 items
- A minimum of 120 total credits;Not resolved to a course
- A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;Not resolved to a course
- 40 upper-division credits , 20 of which are earned from SUU (students may need to select additional upper-division courses not included in their major requirements in order to reach this minimum 40); andNot resolved to a course
- 30 credits completed through SUU.Not resolved to a course
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