OED 470 - Enduring, Emerging Issues in Outdoor Education

3 Credits

This course explores multiple perspectives on key debates within the field. These include the role of technology in the wilderness, the value of motorized recreation, the trend of certification and accreditation, access for individuals with disabilities, the value of “virtual” adventure programs, the rights of organizations to restrict membership based on personal characteristics, and what it means for outdoor programs to be “sustainable.”
Prerequisites: Junior or Senior Standing or Instructor Consent