- Overview
- Stackables
Please note that transfer to many four-year colleges and universities may require the completion of four sequential semesters of World Languages. Transfer specialists recommend using electives to start language requirements at the community college prior to transfer.
Curriculum documents- Adventure Education (ade) required courses – from our official academic catalog
- Degree completion checklist (2020-21) • Worksheet to track your progress towards completing this program if you start this year
To plan degree completion, see the course descriptions in the academic catalog which specify the planned semester(s) in which required classes are to be scheduled.
This program is intended for completion in four semesters of full-time study over two years. For required course sequencing please contact the program coordinator.
Course descriptions are available in the academic catalog. Find courses
This is just one way you might complete the Adventure Education program in 4 semesters over 2 years of full-time study, or 8 semesters over 4 years of part-time study. (Sample course sequences assume that all pre-requisites have been satisfied and the student is prepared for college-level work.) For a detailed list of required courses, optional electives and program information, download the Adventure Education program description from our official academic catalog.
Course descriptions are also available in the catalog. Find courses
Sample 2 Year Sequence of Courses Fall 1 January Spring 1 Fall 2 Spring 2 OLP 112 (Summer)
OLP 111
ENG 101
BIO 104
Humanities general education electiveOLP 210
OLP 210 (January)
OLP 120
OLP 230, 231, 234, 238, or 239
4 credit BIO, CHE, GEO, PHY, SCI, or EGR course
ENG 112, 114, or 116OLP 116 or OLP 150
OLP 143
MAT course
3 credits ANT, ECO, EVS, POL, PSY, or SOC 101
Humanities general education electiveOLP 216
OLP 230, 231, 234, 238, or 239
3 credits ANT, ECO, EVS, POL, PSY, or SOC 101
Humanities general education elective
3 credit Behavioral/Social Sciences general education electiveSample 4 Year Sequence of Courses Fall 1 Spring 1 Fall 2 Spring 2 OLP 112 (Summer)
OLP 111
ENG 101OLP 210 (January)
ENG 112, 114 or 116
OLP 120OLP 143
Humanities general education elective
BIO 104Humanities general education elective
MAT courseFall 3 Spring 3 Fall 4 Spring 4 OLP 116 or OLP 150
3 credits ANT, ECO, EVS, POL, PSY, or SOC 101OLP 230, 231, 234, or 238
OLP 216
4 credit BIO, CHE, GEO, PHY, SCI, or EGR course3 credits ANT, ECO, EVS, POL, PSY or SOC 101
3 credit Behavioral/Social Sciences general education electiveOLP 230, 231, 234, 238, 239
Humanities general education elective
Student learning outcomes
What’s next
Students are prepared to work in outdoor centers and organizations, paddling schools, outdoor schools such as the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and Outward Bound, human services organizations, educational institutions that utilize adventure, and a diverse variety of recreational programs and businesses. Students may transfer to other multi-year degree programs in Adventure Education or Outdoor Education. Students with previous career skills may combine those with current technical training towards entrepreneurial ventures, counseling, or other specialized fields. Students also choose to continue studies in outdoor education, adventure recreation, natural or social sciences, and a myriad of related fields.

The Adventure Education program has associated certificates that can “stack” into the degree. Depending on course selection, if you’re enrolled in this program you can earn one of the following certificates halfway through completing your degree:
These programs are a great way to increase your earning power and job potential with a marketable career certificate while you’re still working toward your degree. Work closely with your advisor to make sure you choose the right classes!
Learn more about our degree and certificate and pathways »