Outdoor Leadership (OSU Transfer) Emphasis AS - Associate of Science (AS)

Description

The Outdoor Leadership (OSU Transfer) Emphasis Associate of Science is grounded in the principles of lifelong learning, environmental stewardship, personal growth, and leadership. The program emphasizes experiential methodologies to combine theory and practice in a strong, field-based curriculum. Students develop current and industry-accepted skills. Highly skilled and knowledgeable faculty exemplify the highest level of standards, integrity, and ethics. The degree is designed for transfer to OSU-Cascades and aligns with lower-division requirements.

Statewide General Education Student Learning Outcomes

Please see the General Education page for statewide general education student learning outcomes.

Entrance Requirements

While this program has no formal entrance requirements, individual courses may have prerequisites which must be met before enrollment.

Course Requirements

Course Title Credits
Baccalaureate Core
Skills
Writing I
WR 121ZComposition I4
Writing II
WR 122ZComposition II4
Speech
COMM 111ZPublic Speaking4
Mathematics (OSU): 14
Fitness
HHP 295Health and Fitness3
Perspectives Courses 1, 2
Choose one course from each of the following categories:
Physical Science: 14-5
Biological Science: 14-5
Physical or Biological Science: 14-5
Western Culture: 13-4
Cultural Diversity: 14
Literature and the Arts: 13-4
Social Processes and Institutions: 13-4
Difference, Power and Discrimination: 13-4
Program Requirements
BA 101ZIntroduction to Business4
FOR 255Resource Interpretation3
OL 111Introduction to Outdoor Leadership3
OL 171Technical Skills for Outdoor Leadership2
OL 207Seminar in Outdoor Leadership2
OL 244Psychology of Risk and Adventure3
OL 255Outdoor Living Skills5
OL 271Facilitating Group Experiences5
OL 253Wilderness Advanced First Aid3
OL 273Outdoor Recreation Leadership5
OL 280Co-op Work Experience-OL2
Choose one guide course from the following list:3
Alpine Climbing
Canoe Program Instruction and Guiding
Mountain Bike Guiding and Trail Stewardship
Teaching Rock Climbing
Whitewater Raft Guiding
Electives
Choose enough elective credits to reach a minimum of 91 overall degree credits. 34
Total Credits91-98
1

Select from the appropriate category in the OSU Baccalaureate Core course list.

2

No more than two courses (or lecture/lab combinations) from any one department may be used by a student to satisfy the Perspectives category of the core. GEO courses listed under Physical Science are considered to be from a different department than GEO courses listed under any other Perspective category.

3

Elective courses must be numbered 100 or above and can be any combination of general elective, Career and Technical Education (CTE) courses (12 credits maximum) or CWE/HHPA activity classes (15 credits maximum).

Advising Notes

The Outdoor Leadership (OL) program is a cohort program where students complete courses each term with a single peer group. Before taking OL courses, students should complete as much of their general education requirements as possible.

Students begin introductory/fundamental OL courses courses in fall term. This is a particularly special time as students attend courses in an outdoor classroom daily for the entire term and complete two five-day expeditions during the term. After fall term, students complete prescribed courses in Winter and Spring terms. During winter term, students work on advanced theory and application courses and gain more extensive understanding about the practices of professional outdoor leaders. Students complete another five-day expedition during winter term. In spring term, students complete advanced skills courses aimed at developing students' practice of professional standards within specific activities.

Completion of the first term courses (OL 111 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership, OL 263 Wilderness First Responder, OL 255 Outdoor Living Skills, OL 171 Technical Skills for Outdoor Leadership) is required to register for the winter and spring courses (OL 271 Facilitating Group ExperiencesOL 273 Outdoor Recreation LeadershipOL 280 Co-op Work Experience-OL) with a grade of C or higher; completion of a minimum of 36 college credits made up, in part, by the above courses and appropriate prerequisites. See advisor for details.

Performance Standards

  • Academic Requirements:
    • Students must have a 2.0 cumulative GPA to earn a COCC certificate or degree.
    • All courses in the program must be completed with a grade of C or higher.

Sample Plan

Sample Plan Grid
First Year
FallCredits
BA 101ZIntroduction to Business4
Mathematics (OSU):4
Physical Science:4-5
WR 121ZComposition I4
 Credits16-17
Winter
Biological Science:4-5
COMM 111ZPublic Speaking4
Physical or Biological Science:4-5
WR 122ZComposition II4
 Credits16-18
Spring
Difference, Power and Discrimination:3-4
HHP 295Health and Fitness3
Literature and the Arts:3-4
Social Processes and Institutions:3-4
 Credits12-15
Second Year
Fall
OL 111Introduction to Outdoor Leadership3
OL 171Technical Skills for Outdoor Leadership2
OL 255Outdoor Living Skills5
OL 253Wilderness Advanced First Aid3
 Credits13
Winter
OL 207Seminar in Outdoor Leadership2
OL 271Facilitating Group Experiences5
OL 273Outdoor Recreation Leadership5
Western Culture:3-4
 Credits15-16
Spring
Cultural Diversity:4
Elective4
OL 244Psychology of Risk and Adventure3
FOR 255Resource Interpretation3
Choose one of the following:3
Alpine Climbing
Canoe Program Instruction and Guiding
Mountain Bike Guiding and Trail Stewardship
Teaching Rock Climbing
Whitewater Raft Guiding
 Credits17
Summer
OL 280Co-op Work Experience-OL2
 Credits2
 Total Credits91-98

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