Expeditionary Studies, B.S.

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Expeditionary studies offers a rigorous adventure education curriculum. The major prepares students to become outdoor leaders through an integrated program of academic reflection and advanced outdoor training. For more information contact the Adventure & Expeditionary Studies Department . For help with schedule planning refer to the 4-Year Degree Map .

Major Departmental Requirements 61-67 Credits

Core: (18-21 cr.)

EXP 101 - The History and Culture of the Expedition (3 cr.)
EXP 111 - Introduction to Adventure Leadership (2 cr.)
EXP 121 - Outdoor Living Skills (4 cr.)
EXP 172 - Planning Adventure Journeys (2 cr.)
EXP 236 - Sophomore Expedition (3 cr.)
EXP 321 - Outdoor Living Skills II (4 cr.)
EXP 360 - Wilderness First Responder (3 cr.) or current Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician certification (0 cr.)

History, Culture and the Environment Foundations: (6 cr.)

Select two courses from the following or alternate approved courses:

Capstones: (6 cr.)

Primary Concentration: (11-14 cr.)

Select one of the following concentrations:

Climbing

Climbing Elective

Select one course from the following:

Backcountry Skiing/Snowboarding

Paddlesports

Paddlesports Electives

Select seven credits from the following:

Secondary Concentration: (10-11 cr.)

Select one of the following concentrations:

Climbing

Climbing Secondary Elective

Select one course from the following:

Backcountry Skiing/Snowboarding

Paddlesports

Paddlesports Secondary Elective

Select one course from the following:

Leadership Courses: (6 cr.)

Select two courses from the following:

Additional Degree Requirements

Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements , including General Education: The Cardinal Core Curriculum , elective courses if applicable, and a total of 120 credits minimum.
A minimum GPA of 2.0 in Major Departmental Requirements.