EDU 462 - Environmental and Outdoor Education

History, development and trends in environmental and outdoor education. Curriculum development for fostering an environmentally literate citizenry and techniques for successfully utilizing the out-of-doors as a teaching medium. Field trips and outdoor laboratory experiences. Also listed as REC 462. (3 cr. hr.)
Frequency code S = offered in spring

Student Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

1. Explain basic principles and techniques of environmental/outdoor education and a personal philosophy of environmental/outdoor education in written form.

2. Develop entry-level knowledge of environmental and cultural interpretation models and key concepts of program design and foundational theories.

3. Develop outdoor education curriculum for formal and informal settings.