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Program checklist · Bachelor’s Degree

Outdoor Recreation in Parks and Tourism - Outdoor Education Emphasis (BS)

Southern Utah University · Cedar City, UT

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Program
Award
Bachelor’s Degree
Credential class
ceterms:BachelorDegree
CIP
31.0101
Total credits (published)
120
Catalog edition
2026-2027
Checklist type
degree-program
SOC
25-1193
Identifiers
IPEDS UNITID
230603
CourseShelf checklist
CK_230603_92e78a4e
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
  1. Bachelor of Science Degree - Math or Science minimum requirement 12 Credits
    Not resolved to a course

General Education Requirement (28+ Credits)

2 items
  1. Core Course Requirements (12+ Credits)
    Not resolved to a course
  2. 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
    1. COMM 4240
      Technical Writing
      As published: “Technical Writing 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. ORPT 2040
      Americans in the Outdoors
      As published: “Americans in the Outdoors 3 Credit(s) [GE Humanities]”
      3
    3. ORPT 2800
      Park, Recreation, and Tourism Professions
      As published: “Park, Recreation, and Tourism Professions 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. ORPT 3030
      Foundations of Recreation Resources Management
      As published: “Foundations of Recreation Resources Management 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    5. ORPT 3040
      Leadership in Outdoor Recreation
      As published: “Leadership in Outdoor Recreation 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    6. ORPT 3050
      Risk Management and Safety for Outdoor Recreation
      As published: “Risk Management and Safety for Outdoor Recreation 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    7. ORPT 3060
      Behavioral Aspects of Outdoor Recreation
      As published: “Behavioral Aspects of Outdoor Recreation 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    8. ORPT 3310
      Inclusive Recreation
      As published: “Inclusive Recreation 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    9. ORPT 4030
      Interdisciplinary Outdoor Education
      As published: “Interdisciplinary Outdoor Education 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    10. ORPT 4740
      Organization and Administration for ORPT
      As published: “Organization and Administration for ORPT 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    11. ORPT 4745
      Organization and Administration Lab
      As published: “Organization and Administration Lab 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    12. ORPT 4890
      Outdoor Recreation Internship
      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
    13. ORPT 4900
      ORPT Senior Seminar
      As published: “ORPT Senior Seminar 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Complete One of the Following (2 Credits)

    2 items
    1. ORPT 1030
      Introduction to Backpacking
      As published: “Introduction to Backpacking 2 Credit(s)”
      2
    2. ORPT 1035
      Winter Backpacking and Travel Techniques
      As published: “Winter Backpacking and Travel Techniques 2 Credit(s)”
      2

    Complete One of the Following (1-3 Credits)

    2 items
    1. ORPT 1510
      Wilderness First Aid
      As published: “Wilderness First Aid 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    2. ORPT 1542
      Wilderness First Responder
      As published: “Wilderness First Responder 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Complete One of the Following (3-4 Credits)

    3 items
    1. BIOL 1010
      Introduction to Biology
      As published: “Introduction to Biology 3 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]”
      3
    2. BIOL 1015
      Intro to Biology Lab
      As published: “Intro to Biology Lab 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    3. BIOL 2500
      Environmental Biology
      As published: “Environmental Biology 3 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]”
      3

    Complete One of the Following (4 Credits)

    8 items
    1. GEO 1050
      Geology of National Parks
      As published: “Geology of National Parks 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences]”
      3
    2. GEO 1055
      Geology National Parks Lab
      As published: “Geology National Parks Lab 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    3. GEO 2210
      Geology of Southern Utah
      As published: “Geology of Southern Utah 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences]”
      3
    4. GEO 2215
      Geology of Southern Utah Lab
      As published: “Geology of Southern Utah Lab 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    5. GEOG 1000
      Earth’s Natural Environments: Physical Geography
      As published: “Earth’s Natural Environments: Physical Geography 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences]”
      3
    6. GEOG 1005
      Earth’s Natural Environments: Physical Geography Lab
      As published: “Earth’s Natural Environments: Physical Geography Lab 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    7. PHYS 1040
      Elementary Astronomy
      As published: “Elementary Astronomy 3 Credit(s) [GE Physical Sciences]”
      3
    8. PHYS 1045
      Elementary Astronomy Lab
      As published: “Elementary Astronomy Lab 1 Credit(s)”
      1

    Complete One of the Following (3 Credits)

    8 items
    1. COMM 4501
      Conflict Management
      As published: “Conflict Management 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. EDUC 2400
      Schools, Society, and Diversity
      As published: “Schools, Society, and Diversity 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    3. EDUC 4600
      Sociology of Education
      As published: “Sociology of Education 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. PSY 3500
      Environmental Psychology
      As published: “Environmental Psychology 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    5. PSY 4330
      Theories of Learning
      As published: “Theories of Learning 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    6. SOC 3300
      Sociology of Education
      As published: “Sociology of Education 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    7. SOC 3410
      Environmental Sociology
      As published: “Environmental Sociology 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    8. SOC 3560
      Sociology of Leisure and Tourism
      As published: “Sociology of Leisure and Tourism 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Complete One of the Following (3 Credits)

    2 items
    1. HRHM 2000
      Introduction to Hospitality Management
      As published: “Introduction to Hospitality Management 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. HRHM 3010
      Tourism Management
      As published: “Tourism Management 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    ORPT Electives (3 Credits)

    19 items
    1. AGSC 1750
      Horsemanship I
      As published: “Horsemanship I 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    2. AGSC 2760
      Horsemanship II
      As published: “Horsemanship II 2 Credit(s)”
      2
    3. ORPT 1001
      Introductory Outdoor Recreation Experiences
      As published: “Introductory Outdoor Recreation Experiences 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    4. ORPT 1035
      Winter Backpacking and Travel Techniques
      As published: “Winter Backpacking and Travel Techniques 2 Credit(s)”
      2
    5. ORPT 1050
      Canyoneering I
      As published: “Canyoneering I 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    6. ORPT 1055
      Canyoneering II
      As published: “Canyoneering II 2 Credit(s)”
      2
    7. ORPT 1140
      Basic Outdoor Leadership Training
      As published: “Basic Outdoor Leadership Training 2 Credit(s)”
      2
    8. ORPT 1241
      Mountain Biking
      As published: “Mountain Biking 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    9. ORPT 1300
      Leave No Trace - Level 1 Trainer
      As published: “Leave No Trace - Level 1 Trainer 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    10. ORPT 1310
      Primitive Skills and Ten Essentials
      As published: “Primitive Skills and Ten Essentials 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    11. ORPT 1525
      Bouldering
      As published: “Bouldering 2 Credit(s)”
      2
    12. ORPT 1527
      Climbing I
      As published: “Climbing I 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    13. ORPT 1528
      Climbing II
      As published: “Climbing II 2 Credit(s)”
      2
    14. ORPT 1530
      Climbing Wall Instructor Certification
      As published: “Climbing Wall Instructor Certification 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    15. ORPT 1610
      Skiing/Snowboarding I
      As published: “Skiing/Snowboarding I 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    16. ORPT 1611
      Skiing/Snowboarding II
      As published: “Skiing/Snowboarding II 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    17. ORPT 1625
      Skiing (Nordic)
      As published: “Skiing (Nordic) 1 Credit(s)”
      1
    18. ORPT 2000
      Outdoor Skills Seminar
      As published: “Outdoor Skills Seminar 1-3 Credit(s)”
      1-3
    19. ORPT 2030
      Backpacking II
      As published: “Backpacking II 2 Credit(s)”
      2

    Science Course (3-4 Credits)

    3 items
    1. BIOL 2050
      Southern Utah Flora
      As published: “Southern Utah Flora 3 Credit(s) [GE Life Sciences]”
      3
    2. NR 3000
      Wildlife Ecology and Management
      As published: “Wildlife Ecology and Management 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    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
    1. ORPT 4020
      Interpretation
      As published: “Interpretation 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. ORPT 4860
      Outdoor Recreation Independent Projects
      As published: “Outdoor Recreation Independent Projects 1-4 Credit(s)”
      1-4
    3. PSY 3820
      Human Relations in Group Dynamics
      As published: “Human Relations in Group Dynamics 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Business or Communication Skills Course (3 Credits)

    4 items
    1. ACCT 2010
      Accounting Principles
      As published: “Accounting Principles 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    2. COMM 2120
      Team Work, Decision Making, and Leadership
      As published: “Team Work, Decision Making, and Leadership 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    3. MGMT 3020
      Small Business Management
      As published: “Small Business Management 3 Credit(s)”
      3
    4. ENTR 3210
      Entrepreneurship
      As published: “Entrepreneurship 3 Credit(s)”
      3

    Free Electives and University Requirements

    4 items
    1. A minimum of 120 total credits;
      Not resolved to a course
    2. A minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 in both SUU coursework and combined transfer/SUU coursework;
      Not resolved to a course
    3. 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); and
      Not resolved to a course
    4. 30 credits completed through SUU.
      Not resolved to a course
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