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2701NURS748Lifestyle Management of Chronic Lifestyle-Related Disease
This course uses a case study approach to apply concepts and practices of lifestyle therapeutics to common chronic lifestyle-related diseases. Topics and skills covered include a Whole Healthcare Treatment Pyramid model for integrating lifestyle into patient care and the use of community-based lifestyle improvement programs.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 11 ($240), Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER EVEN YEARS

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2024 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2702NURS751Practicum: Lifestyle Medicine
Clinical practicum that promotes competence of the advanced practice nurse in utilizing lifestyle medicine for prevention and management of disease in patients, families, and/or communities. Development of expertise in lifestyle medicine competencies is guided and mentored by qualified preceptors in the field. Students complete a minimum of 50 hours of clinical practice per semester hour of registration. A total of 2 hours (100 clock hours of clinical practice) is required for students taking the DNP Lifestyle Medicine emphasis. The course may be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1 - 2, Lab Fee 05 ($60), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2703NURS751Practicum: Lifestyle Medicine
Clinical practicum that promotes the competence of the advanced practice nurse in the utilization of lifestyle therapeutic medicine interventions in health promotion, prevention and management of disease for the individual patient, family, and/or community. Development of expertise through comprehension of the current evidence and practice patterns related to lifestyle is guided and mentored by qualified preceptors in the field. Students complete a minimum of 100 hours of clinical practice per semester hour of registration. A total of 2 hours (200 clock hours of clinical practice) is required. Course may be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1 - 2, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 - 2022)     Discontinued (2021-01-01)
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2704NURS751Practicum: Lifestyle Medicine
Clinical practicum that promotes the competence of the advanced practice nurse in the utilization of lifestyle therapeutic medicine interventions in health promotion, prevention and management of disease for the individual patient, family, and/or community. Development of expertise through comprehension of the current evidence and practice patterns related to lifestyle is guided and mentored by qualified preceptors in the field. Students complete a minimum of 100 hours of clinical practice per semester hour of registration. A total of 2 hours (200 clock hours of clinical practice) is required. Course may be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1 - 2, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2022 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2705NURS751Practicum: Lifestyle Medicine
Clinical practicum that promotes the competence of the advanced practice nurse in the utilization of lifestyle therapeutic medicine interventions in health promotion, prevention and management of disease for the individual patient, family, and/or community. Development of expertise through comprehension of the current evidence and practice patterns related to lifestyle is guided and mentored by qualified preceptors in the field. Students complete a minimum of 60 hours of clinical practice per semester hour of registration. A total of 2 hours (120 clock hours of clinical practice) is required. Course may be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1 - 2, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 - 2024)     Discontinued (2023-01-01)
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2706NURS751Practicum: Lifestyle Medicine
Clinical practicum that promotes the competence of the advanced practice nurse in the utilization of lifestyle medicine in the prevention and management of disease for patients, families, and/or communities. Development of expertise through comprehension of the current evidence and practice patterns related to lifestyle is guided and mentored by qualified preceptors in the field. Students complete a minimum of 60 hours of clinical practice per semester hour of registration. A total of 2 hours (120 clock hours of clinical practice) is required. The course may be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1 - 2, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2024 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2707NURS753Practicum: Culinary Medicine
This course blends nutrition and culinary knowledge and skills for advanced practice nurses to assist patients in maintaining health and preventing and treating food-related disease. Students will learn the food knowledge, cooking skills, and practical dietary behavior changes needed to help patients move toward a healthier diet. Potential limitations related to time availability, financial resources, cultural food traditions, and readiness to change are also addressed. Students will need access to a kitchen for weekly hands-on cooking practice.

Credits: 1, Lab Fee 05 ($60), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2708NURS755ACLM Board Review
This course is designed for students in the final semester of the Lifestyle Medicine emphasis in preparation for certification as a Lifestyle Medicine Professional. Students will review the pillars of evidence-based lifestyle medicine for preventing, treating, and reversing disease, lifestyle medicine prescriptions and their clinical application, and other lifestyle medicine content tested on the Lifestyle Medicine Board Certification exam. Students demonstrate exam readiness through specifically designed review questions.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 15 ($400), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2709NURS761Acute Care Specialization I
This course facilitates identification of an acute care topic or specialty that meets the individual needs of the certified acute care nurse practitioner. Focus on a more in-depth comprehension of the evidence and science of the selected topic is guided and mentored by specialists in the field.

Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2710NURS762Acute Care Specialization II
This course facilitates further exploration of an acute care topic or specialty that meets the individual needs of the certified acute care nurse practitioner. Development of expertise through comprehension of the evidence, science, and practice patterns related to the selected topic or specialty is guided and mentored by specialists in the field.

Credits: 2, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2711NURS765Current Topics in Advanced Practice
This course introduces the advanced practice nurse to current hot topics in primary care, family practice, gerontology, lifestyle medicine, health policy, or other areas of current importance.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 — Indefinite)    
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2712NURS783Practicum I: Acute Care Specialization
Clinical course for the certified ACNP desiring to advance acute care practice role in a specialty area. Practicum is guided by didactic specialty courses and by expert clinicians. Students complete a minimum of 120 clock hours of clinical practice.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2713NURS784Practicum II: Acute Care Specialization
Clinical course for the certified ACNP desiring to advance acute care practice role in a specialty area. Course builds on didactic specialty focus and prior acute care practicum experiences. Practicum is supervised by expert clinicians in a specialty area. Students complete a minimum of 120 clock hours of clinical practice.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2714NURS785Practicum: Advanced Leadership Residency
This course is designed for DNP students to apply didactic knowledge and skills in advanced leadership. This healthcare organization practicum includes participation in meaningful leadership activities under the mentorship of a healthcare leadership team. Students are expected to participate in collaborative interdisciplinary decision-making, analyze the balance between productivity and quality of care, recognize emerging practice problems, and effectively communicate the need for change.

Credits: 4, Lab Fee 09 ($180), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2715NURS785Practicum: Advanced Leadership Residency
This course is designed for DNP students to apply didactic knowledge and skills in advanced leadership. This healthcare organization practicum includes participation in meaningful leadership activities under the mentorship of a healthcare leadership team. Students are expected to participate in collaborative interdisciplinary decision-making, analyze the balance between productivity and quality of care, recognize emerging practice problems, and effectively communicate the need for change.

Credits: 4, Lab Fee 09 ($180), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2716NURS795Independent Study
Individual study and research under the supervision of the graduate faculty. Only two independent studies (a total of no more than six hours) are allowed to apply toward a student's degree.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2021 — Indefinite)    
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2717NURS810Scholarly Project Development
This course guides the DNP student in the exploration and identification of a topic for a scholarly project and the development of a clearly stated, measurable, PICO question specific to a population of interest within their clinical setting, supported with a thorough literature review.

Credits: 1, Lab Fee 05 ($60), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2718NURS812DNP Project Development
This course guides the DNP student in the exploration and identification of a topic for their DNP project and the development of a clearly stated, measurable, Problem, Population, Change, and Outcome (PPCO) question specific to a population of interest within their clinical setting, supported with a thorough literature review.

Credits: 1, Lab Fee 07 ($120), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2719NURS812DNP Project Development
This course guides the DNP student in the exploration and identification of a topic for their DNP project and the development of a clearly stated, measurable, PICO question specific to a population of interest within their clinical setting, supported with a thorough literature review.

Credits: 1, Lab Fee 07 ($120), Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2021 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2720NURS812DNP Project Development
This course guides the DNP student in the exploration and identification of a topic for their DNP project and the development of a clearly stated, measurable, PICO question specific to a population of interest within their clinical setting, supported with a thorough literature review.

Credits: 1, Lab Fee 07 ($120), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2721NURS815Scholarly Project Progression
This course guides the DNP student in the development of the proposal for their scholarly project specific to a population of interest within their clinical setting. Progression picks up from the writing of the PICO question/purpose/specific aims, and includes the writing of a review of literature, project framework, methods (sample, instruments, measures, intervention, data collection procedures), and an evaluation plan.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 05 ($60), Level: Graduate, Offered: WINTER | SUMMER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2722NURS820Scholarly Project Implementation
This course guides the DNP student in the implementation of their scholarly research project specific to a population of interest within a clinical setting. At the completion of this course, students will have completed collection of all data in preparation for analysis.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2723NURS822DNP Project Progression
This course will guide the DNP student through methodology, implementation, and evaluation of their DNP project. An oral proposal of the project that describes the problem, literature review and methodology is required for faculty approval. The project will then move toward IRB approval and implementation. Final steps include analysis and evaluation of the project outcomes. Continued work on the written document is expected. Submission of chapters one through five are required prior to registration for finalization. Note: This course must be taken for a total of a least six hours prior to applying to register for NURS 832 DNP Project Finalization. If DNP Project not approved, will need to continue to register for one hour of NURS 832 until the project is ready for finalization.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2021 - 2024)     Discontinued (2023-01-01)
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2724NURS822DNP Project Progression
This course will guide the DNP student through the methodology, implementation, and evaluation of their DNP project. An oral project proposal that describes the problem, literature review, and methodology is required for faculty approval. The project will then move toward IRB approval and implementation. The final steps include analysis and evaluation of the project outcomes. Continued work on the written document is expected. Submission of chapters one through five is required prior to registration for finalization. Note: This course must be taken for a total of at least six hours prior to registering for NURS 832 DNP Project Finalization.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2024 — Indefinite)    
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2725NURS825Scholarly Project Evaluation
This course guides the DNP student in the evaluation and dissemination of their scholarly research project. The DNP student will complete their scholarly research project in both written and oral formats. This will include a presentation of the clinical population/problem of interest, the translation and application of evidence to their setting and how this addressed the needs of this population/problem; and an evaluation of the implementation and the outcomes of their scholarly project.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 07 ($120), Level: Graduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2726NURS832DNP Project Finalization
This course guides the DNP student in the final steps of their DNP project which includes the final formatting of the project, poster development, and power point in preparation for dissemination of findings. This will include an oral presentation of the DNP Project with evidence of the translation of research and application of evidence to their chosen setting, how this project addressed the problem identified, and the evaluation of the project outcomes.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 11 ($240), Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2021 — Indefinite)    
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2727NURS835Scholarly Project Continuance
Mandatory course for the DNP student who requires additional time to complete the requirements of their Scholarly Project. The student must register for this course each semester until the Scholarly Project requirements are met and a grade has been issued. No credit is offered, but a Scholarly Project Continuation/lab fee will be assessed for processing the enrollment.

Credits: 0, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2017 — Indefinite)    
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2728NURS836Scholarly Project Continuance
Mandatory course for the DNP student who requires additional time to complete the requirements of their Scholarly Project. The student must register for this course each semester until the Scholarly Project requirements are met and a grade has been issued.

Credits: 1, Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2729NURS887Graduate DNP Program Finalization
This course is required of all DNP graduate nursing students in the semester of anticipated graduation and program completion. Students will complete an application to graduate and submit their completed professional portfolio for review and final approval. Pass/Fall

Credits: 0, Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2023 - 2024)     Discontinued (2023-01-01)
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2730NURS887Graduate DNP Program Finalization
This course is required of all DNP graduate nursing students in the semester of anticipated graduation and program completion. Students will complete an application to graduate, as well as take a certification readiness exam, as deemed by emphases. Students will submit the final validation log of DNP practicum hours.

Credits: 0, Level: Graduate, Offered: ALL SEMESTERS

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2024 — Indefinite)    
✔️Nursing (NURS)NURSSchool of NursingActive
2731OTST510Archaeology and Biblical Backgrounds
A study of cultures, customs, languages, and religious practices that throw light on the understanding of Scripture based on archaeological and other ancient material cultures found throughout the lands of the Bible.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2732OTST520Middle East Study Tour
Sponsored by the School of Religion, the Middle East Study Tour focuses on the archaeological, historical, and geographical study of the region with an emphasis on the comparative study of cultures, locations, and events as they relate to the Bible.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2733OTST530Archaeological Fieldwork
In conjunction with the archaeological expeditions sponsored by Southern Adventist University, qualified students obtain practical experience and training in archaeological fieldwork by assisting with the supervising of excavations, drawing, registering, reading of pottery, and related work.

Credits: 1 - 6, Lab Fee 33 ($3000), Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2734OTST540Old Testament Themes
An introduction to the major theological concepts and themes of the Old Testament from the perspective of the Christian faith through the study of selected passages of the Old Testament text. The course also discusses the history of the discipline of Old Testament theology.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2735OTST541Preaching from the Old Testament Text
An examination of the presentation and development of the major theological concepts and themes of the Old Testament from the perspective of the Christian faith. Course requirements include the preparation of both thematic and expository sermons based on the Old Testament.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2736OTST542Biblical Hebrew III
An intermediate course in the grammar and vocabulary of biblical Hebrew with an emphasis on Hebrew syntax. Selected Old Testament passages will be translated and interpreted.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2737OTST543Biblical Aramaic
A study of the fundamental grammar and syntax of biblical Aramaic based on the Aramaic portions of the Bible.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2738OTST555Studies in Daniel
A study of the prophecies and symbolism of Daniel to discover their meaning and relevance for today.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2739OTST556Advanced Studies in Daniel
A study of Daniel's prophecies and symbolism will be conducted to discover their meaning and relevance today.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2740OTST560Exegesis of the Hebrew Bible
An exegetical study of selected portions of the Hebrew Bible (Torah, Nevi'im, and Ketuvim) with reference to a variety of reading strategies and approaches.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2741OTST565Topics in Biblical Studies
This course covers selected topics of interest in the area of biblical studies.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2742OTST570Studies in the Pentateuch
A study of the Torah including exegesis of portions from Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2743OTST571Advanced Studies in the Pentateuch
A study of the Torah including exegesis of portions from Genesis, Exodus, Leviticus, Numbers, and Deuteronomy.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2024 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2744OTST575Studies in the Psalms
An exegetical study of the Hebrew Psalter with an emphasis on its composition, arrangement, and theological themes.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2745OTST576Advanced Studies in the Psalms
An exegetical study of the Hebrew Psalter with an emphasis on its composition, arrangement, and theological themes.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2024 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2746OTST595Independent Study
Individual study and research under the supervision of the graduate faculty.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2747OTST620Project in Biblical Studies
Requires the writing of a major paper in the area of biblical studies. Project is to be completed in accordance with guidelines supplied by the School of Religion and under the supervision of the project adviser.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2748OTST640Thesis Proposal and Literature Review
A preparatory course for the Master of Arts thesis in which an in-depth literature review is conducted and a thesis proposal is written.

Credits: 3, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2749OTST650Thesis in Biblical Studies
Requires the writing of a master's thesis in the area of biblical studies. Thesis is to be completed in accordance with guidelines supplied by the School of Religion and under the supervision of the thesis adviser.

Credits: 1 - 6, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2750OTST679Thesis Continuation
Any student who has already earned 6 thesis credits but has not completed the thesis itself must continue to enroll for thesis continuation. No credit is offered, but a thesis continuation fee will be assessed for processing the enrollment. Thesis continuation fee: $100.00.

Credits: 0, Level: Graduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Graduate (2019 — Indefinite)    
✔️Old Testament Studies (OTST)OTSTSchool of ReligionActive
2751OUTL136Introduction to Experiential Leadership and Outdoor Therapy
This foundational leadership course is the gateway course to the Outdoor Leadership major and minor, however this course is open to all students seeking an introduction to experiential education and outdoor therapy. Through being involved in experiential experiences in the outdoors, student will begin the process of learning about themselves, and how they might approach leading others using unique educational and therapy methods. Because of the hand-on nature of this course, it requires multiple outdoor class periods and excursions as well an an extended trip.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 10 ($210), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | SUMMER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2752OUTL136Introduction to Experiential Leadership and Outdoor Therapy
This foundational leadership course is the gateway course to the Outdoor Leadership major and minor, however this course is open to all students seeking an introduction to experiential education and outdoor therapy. Through being involved in experiential experiences in the outdoors, student will begin the process of learning about themselves, and how they might approach leading others using unique educational and therapy methods. Because of the hand-on nature of this course, it requires multiple outdoor class periods and excursions as well an an extended trip.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 18 ($700), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | SUMMER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2009 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2753OUTL218Fundamentals of Experiential Leadership and Outdoor Therapy
This course serves as a foundational theory course for future professionals in the outdoor adventure and therapy industry. Using practical outdoor student-ed experiences, it delves into what it means to be a servant leader/facilitator. It dives into teaching and facilitation skill-based on experiential learning, expedition behavior and planning, and risk management/hazard evaluation. An off-campus trip of up to four days will be required.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 11 ($240), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite)    
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2754OUTL218Fundamentals of Experiential Leadership and Outdoor Therapy
This course serves as a foundational theory course for future professionals in the outdoor adventure and therapy industry. Using practical outdoor student-ed experiences, it delves into what it means to be a servant leader/facilitator. It dives into teaching and facilitation skill-based on experiential learning, expedition behavior and planning, and risk management/hazard evaluation. An off-campus trip of up to four days will be required.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 11 ($240), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2009 - 2024)     Discontinued (2023-01-01)
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2755OUTL221Challenge Course Facilitation and Therapeutic Recreation
This course presents the content, methods, and safety measures used for cooperative initiatives and challenge course facilitation. Students will learn to use and implement the challenge course as a personal growth and development tool for different age groups and diverse populations. An off-campus field experience of up to four days may be required.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 11 ($240), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2008 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2756OUTL221Challenge Course Facilitation and Therapeutic Recreation
This course presents the content, methods, and safety measures used for cooperative initiatives and challenge course facilitation. Students will learn to use and implement the challenge course as a personal growth and development tool for different age groups and diverse populations. An off-campus field experience of up to four days may be required.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 11 ($240), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2757OUTL222Challenge Course Facilitation and Therapeutic Recreation (SERV-2)
This course presents the content, methods, and safety measures used for cooperative initiatives and challenge course facilitation. Students will learn to use and implement the challenge course as a personal growth and development tool for different age groups and diverse populations. Through hands-on facilitation of high and low ropes elements, students will explore group dynamics, leadership, and therapeutic recreation techniques. The course includes a service-learning component, where students facilitate programs and participate in therapeutic recreation experiences, applying their skills in real-world settings to foster community wellbeing. Personal reflection after each event will be completed to help students grow in servant leadership. An off-campus field experience of up to four days may be required.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 11 ($240), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
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2758OUTL227Primitive Skills
This course is designed to provide theory and field experience in primitive skills. Topics may include, but are not limited to: primitive clothing, shelter building, fire building, cooking, ethnobotany, burn and scrape vessels, clay pottery, flintknapping, cordage twining, basketry. An off-campus field experience of up to four days may be required.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 09 ($180), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2013 — Indefinite)    
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2759OUTL229Wilderness Survival
This course combines mental and physical preparation for wilderness survival situations. Topics and skills developed include, but are not limited to: survival priorities and essentials, personal survival kits, shelter building, fire building, water purification, wilderness first aid, wild edible and useful plants, signaling, weather prediction, and navigation. Off-campus field experiences of up to four is required.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 09 ($180), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)

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✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyReview
2760OUTL229Wilderness Survival
This course combines mental and physical preparation for wilderness survival situations. Topics and skills developed include, but are not limited to: survival priorities and essentials, personal survival kits, shelter building, fire building, water purification, wilderness first aid, wild edible and useful plants, signaling, weather prediction, and navigation. An off-campus field trip of up to 4 days is required.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 09 ($180), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2013 — Indefinite)    
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2761OUTL234Emergency Medical Responder I
Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) in the US provide initial emergency care first on the scene (police/fire department/search and rescue) and support Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics when they arrive. The skills allowed at this level are very similar to an EMTs typically including patient assessment, taking vital signs, bleeding control, positive pressure ventilation with a bag valve mask, oropharyngeal airway, nasopharyngeal airway, supplemental oxygen administration, oral suctioning, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), splinting, assisting in the administration of basic medications such as epinephrine auto-injectors, oral glucose, rescue inhalers, and assisting a patient with their own Nitroglycerin. They are also trained in packaging, moving and transporting patients.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 08 ($150), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2017 - 2024)     Discontinued (2023-01-01)
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2762OUTL235Emergency Medical Responder II
This course is a continuation of Emergency Medical Responder 1. Once this course is successfully completed the student can take the exam for certification as a National Registry Emergency Medical Responder. The National Registry is the certifying body for EMR's, EMT's and Paramedics.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 08 ($150), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2017 - 2024)     Discontinued (2023-01-01)
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2763OUTL236Emergency Medical Responder
Emergency Medical Responders (EMR) in the US provide initial emergency care first on the scene (police/fire department/search and rescue) and support Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics when they arrive. The skills allowed at this level are very similar to an EMTs typically including patient assessment, taking vital signs, bleeding control, positive pressure ventilation with a bag valve mask, oropharyngeal airway, nasopharyngeal airway, supplemental oxygen administration, oral suctioning, cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR), use of an automated external defibrillator (AED), splinting, assistant in administration of basic medications such as epinephrine auto injectors, oral glucose, rescue inhalers, and assisting a patient with their own nitroglycerin. They are also trained in packaging and moving and transporting patients. Once this course is successfully completed the student can take the exam for certification as a National Registry Emergency Medical Responder. The National Registry is the certifying body for EMR's, EMT's, and paramedics.

Credits: 4, Lab Fee 08 ($150), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 — Indefinite)    
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2764OUTL265Outdoor Leadership Topics
Selected topics in outdoor education curriculum, skills, counseling, environmental study, etc. This course may be repeated for credit.

Credits: 0 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2008 — Indefinite)    
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2765OUTL295Directed Study
This course permits the advanced student with adequate preparation to pursue independent study in special fields. This course may be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2008 - 2023)     Discontinued (2022-01-01)
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2766OUTL295Independent Study
This course permits the advanced student with adequate preparation to pursue independent study in special fields. This course may be repeated for credit.

Credits: 1 - 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: VARIABLE

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2023 — Indefinite)    
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2767OUTL301Outdoor Ministries and Therapeutic Recreation (SERV-2)
This course will provide hands-on skills for using the out-of-doors to grow people's personal walk with God and deepen their understanding of themselves. Students will gain practical outdoor ministry experience through networking with area schools, churches, and community programs.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2008 — Indefinite)    
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2768OUTL318Wilderness First Responder
This is a nationally recognized program that trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings. The course is designed specifically to provide the student with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. Half of the time will be spent completing practical skills, case studies and scenarios designed to challenge decision-making abilities. The 80-hour curriculum includes standards for urban and extended care situations. Special topics include but are not limited to: wound management and infection, realigning fractures and dislocations, improvised splinting techniques, patient monitoring and long term management problems, up-to-date information on all environmental emergencies, plus advice on drug therapies. Emphasis is placed on prevention and decision-making, not the memorization of lists. The WMI Adult and Child CPR is included in the course.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 19 ($800), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2769OUTL318Wilderness First Responder
This is a nationally recognized program that trains participants to respond to emergencies in remote settings. The course is designed specifically to provide the student with the tools to make critical medical and evacuation decisions in remote locations. Half of the time will be spent completing practical skills, case studies and scenarios designed to challenge decision-making abilities. The 80-hour curriculum includes standards for urban and extended care situations. Special topics include but are not limited to: wound management and infection, realigning fractures and dislocations, improvised splinting techniques, patient monitoring and long term management problems, up-to-date information on all environmental emergencies, plus advice on drug therapies. Emphasis is placed on prevention and decision-making, not the memorization of lists. The WMI Adult and Child CPR is included in the course.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 17 ($600), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2009 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
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2770OUTL320Intermediate/Advanced Rock Climbing
The focus of this course is to develop competent and well-rounded leaders for rock climbing programs. Students must possess a current climbing résumé containing a minimum of twenty (15) climbs to enroll in this course as well as pass a comprehensive basic skills exam at the onset of the class. Key components such as gear placement, anchor building, self-rescue, sport climbing, traditional lead climbing, and multi-pitch transitions, and rope management will be emphasized on this course. Students will be encouraged to develop skills that will allow them to be safe and self-reliant climbers and have the situational awareness to be in a leadership role during group climbing situations. Students will be required to participate in multiple half-day climbing field trips and two weekend trips. Additionally, students are expected to add a minimum of twenty-five (15) sport, or trad lead or "mock-lead" climbs to their climbing résumé during the time of the class. Off-campus field experiences of up to four days may be required. This course prepares students to take OUTL 348.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 12 ($300), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)

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✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyReview
2771OUTL320Intermediate/Advanced Rock Climbing
The focus of this course is to develop competent and well-rounded leaders for rock climbing programs. Students must possess a current climbing résumé containing a minimum of twenty (15) climbs to enroll in this course as well as pass a comprehensive basic skills exam at the onset of the class. Key components such as gear placement, anchor building, self-rescue, sport climbing, traditional lead climbing, and multi-pitch transitions, and rope management will be emphasized on this course. Students will be encouraged to develop skills that will allow them to be safe and self-reliant climbers and have the situational awareness to be in a leadership role during group climbing situations. Students will be required to participate in multiple half-day climbing field trips and two weekend trips. Additionally, students are expected to add a minimum of twenty-five (15) sport, or trad lead or "mock-lead" climbs to their climbing résumé during the time of the class. An extended field experience of up to four days may be required. This course prepares students to take OUTL 348.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 12 ($300), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2772OUTL320Intermediate/Advanced Rock Climbing
The focus of this course is to develop competent and well-rounded leaders for rock climbing programs. Students must possess a current climbing résumé containing a minimum of twenty (15) climbs to enroll in this course as well as pass a comprehensive basic skills exam at the onset of the class. Key components such as gear placement, anchor building, self-rescue, sport climbing, traditional lead climbing, and multi-pitch transitions, and rope management will be emphasized on this course. Students will be encouraged to develop skills that will allow them to be safe and self-reliant climbers and have the situational awareness to be in a leadership role during group climbing situations. Students will be required to participate in multiple half-day climbing field trips and two weekend trips. Additionally, students are expected to add a minimum of twenty-five (15) sport, or trad lead or "mock-lead" climbs to their climbing résumé during the time of the class. An extended field experience of up to four days may be required. This course prepares students to take OUTL 348.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 10 ($210), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2014 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
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2773OUTL325Confined Space Rescue
This course is designed to meet the training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.146; 29 CFR 1910.146 (k), and NFPA 1670. Twenty-four (24) to forty (40) hours of intensive classroom and field instruction covers the basic skills needed to safely and efficiently perform confined space entry rescues. Topics covered in the program include assessment of confined space hazards, atmospheric monitoring, confined space rescue equipment use and limitations, knots, vertical and horizontal hauling, lowering systems, personal protective equipment and patient packaging. Topics of instruction may also include those of Permit-Required confined spaces: duties of supervisors, entrants and attendants, lock out/tag out procedures, atmospheric monitoring and non-entry rescue. An extended off-campus field experience of up to four days may be required.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 20 ($900), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)

Proposal — Workflow Step: Records Office Final Approval, Records Office
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyReview
2774OUTL325Confined Space Rescue
This course is designed to meet the training requirements of 29 CFR 1910.146; 29 CFR 1910.146 (k), and NFPA 1670. Twenty-four (24) to forty (40) hours of intensive classroom and field instruction covers the basic skills needed to safely and efficiently perform confined space entry rescues. Topics covered in the program include assessment of confined space hazards, atmospheric monitoring, confined space rescue equipment use and limitations, knots, vertical and horizontal hauling, lowering systems, personal protective equipment and patient packaging. Topics of instruction may also include those of Permit-Required confined spaces: duties of supervisors, entrants and attendants, lock out/tag out procedures, atmospheric monitoring and non-entry rescue. An extended off-campus field experience of up to four days may be required.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 12 ($300), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2012 — Indefinite)    
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2775OUTL330Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
This course is the highest level of wilderness medicine training available. WMI's WEMT certification opens the door to a variety of career opportunities, such as EMT, ski patrol, SAR teams, or other emergency medical fields. This month-long intensive program combines wilderness medicine with urban medical emergencies. Students who successfully complete the course as well as both written and practical examinations will be certified by the National Registry of Emergency Technicians' in Basic EMT and Wilderness EMT. Courses take place in North Carolina or Wyoming.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 36 ($4500), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: SUMMER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2776OUTL330Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician
This course is the highest level of wilderness medicine training available. WMI's WEMT certification opens the door to a variety of career opportunities, such as EMT, ski patrol, SAR teams, or other emergency medical fields. This month-long intensive program combines wilderness medicine with urban medical emergencies. Students who successfully complete the course as well as both written and practical examinations will be certified by the National Registry of Emergency Technicians' in Basic EMT and Wilderness EMT. Courses take place in North Carolina.

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 21 ($1000), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: SUMMER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2009 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
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2777OUTL331Equine Behavior and Training Management
This introductory course examines equine behavior and learning and its implications to training and management. Students develop an understanding and appreciation of inherent and learned horse behavior, become familiar with some of the methods and techniques used in training horses, and gain competence and confidence in handling and teaching horses basic desirable habits.

Credits: 1, Lab Fee 12 ($300), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2010 — Indefinite)    
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2778OUTL335Challenge Course Management
This course equips students with the skills required for the management of a challenge course as part of an outdoor education, adventure, or therapy facility. Topics include the construction of ropes course elements, instructional techniques, group debriefing skills, site inspection, safety and rescue, and equipment maintenance. This course meets the industry standards of Project Adventure and The Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT).

Credits: 3, Lab Fee 12 ($300), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2779OUTL335Challenge Course Management
This course equips students with the skills required for the management of a challenge course as part of an outdoor education, adventure, or therapy facility. Topics include the construction of ropes course elements, instructional techniques, group debriefing skills, site inspection, safety and rescue, and equipment maintenance. This course meets the industry standards of Project Adventure and The Association of Challenge Course Technology (ACCT).

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2008 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
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2780OUTL345Environmental Education (SERV-2)
This course is designed to give students practical experience in the use of the outdoor classroom. Recent trends in methods, materials, strategies, laboratory techniques, assessment, and curriculum standards will be covered. Students gain valuable experience by teaching environmental education at local schools as well as by the planning and implementation of a multi-day outdoor school. An extended off-campus field experience of up to four days may be required.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER ODD YEARS

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2781OUTL345Environmental Education (SERV-2)
This course is designed to give students practical experience in the use of the outdoor classroom. Recent trends in methods, materials, strategies, laboratory techniques, assessment, and curriculum standards will be covered. Students gain valuable experience by teaching environmental education at local schools as well as by the planning and implementation of a multi-day outdoor school. An extended off-campus field experience of up to four days may be required.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 06 ($90), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2008 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
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2782OUTL346Swift Water/Advanced Swift Water Rescue
This course teaches river professionals and recreational users how to handle swift water emergency situations. Classroom training combined with hands on, in-water scenarios will teach students skills such as swift water safety, self-rescue, shore-based and boat-based rescues, unpinning boats, use of rope systems, and more. Successful completion of this course leads to American Canoe Association (ACA) Swift Water Rescue and Advanced Swift Water Rescue certifications. Participants must be competent swimmers. Off-campus field experiences of up to four days may be required.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 18 ($700), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)

Proposal — Workflow Step: Chair, Health and Kinesiology
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyReview
2783OUTL346Swift Water/Advanced Swift Water Rescue
This course teaches river professionals and recreational users how to handle swift water emergency situations. Classroom training combined with hands on, in-water scenarios will teach students skills such as swift water safety, self-rescue, shore-based and boat-based rescues, unpinning boats, use of rope systems, and more. Successful completion of this course leads to American Canoe Association (ACA) Swift Water Rescue and Advanced Swift Water Rescue certifications. Participants must be competent swimmers. An extended off-campus field experience of up to four days may be required.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 18 ($700), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2784OUTL346Swift Water/Advanced Swift Water Rescue
This course teaches river professionals and recreational users how to handle swift water emergency situations. Classroom training combined with hands on, in-water scenarios will teach students skills such as swift water safety, self-rescue, shore-based and boat-based rescues, unpinning boats, use of rope systems, and more. Successful completion of this course leads to American Canoe Association (ACA) Swift Water Rescue and Advanced Swift Water Rescue certifications. Participants must be competent swimmers. An extended off-campus field experience of up to four days may be required.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 16 ($500), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2008 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2785OUTL348AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course
The American Mountain Guides Association Single Pitch Instructor (AMGA SPI) Program is a nationally recognized training and certification course consisting of two parts: 1) a SPI Course and 2) a separate SPI Assessment. This program is designed to teach current, active rock climbers to proficiently facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing in a single pitch setting. Candidates should have a real desire to teach rock climbing to novices in a single pitch setting, be passionate rock climbers who regularly climb, and have been rock climbing outdoors for at least 12 months. The SPI Assessment is a two-day evaluation of a candidates’ readiness to teach rock climbing in a single pitch setting as prescribed in the SPI Course. To qualify for this assessment candidates must have successfully completed the AMGA SPI Course within the previous 3 years. Upon successful completion of SPI Assessment, candidates will receive AMGA single pitch instructor certification. Off-campus field experiences of up to four days may be required.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 21 ($1000), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)

Proposal — Workflow Step: Records Office Approval 1E, Records Office
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyReview
2786OUTL348AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course
The American Mountain Guides Association Single Pitch Instructor (AMGA SPI) Program is a nationally recognized training and certification course consisting of two parts: 1) a SPI Course and 2) a separate SPI Assessment. This program is designed to teach current, active rock climbers to proficiently facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing in a single pitch setting. Candidates should have a real desire to teach rock climbing to novices in a single pitch setting, be passionate rock climbers who regularly climb, and have been rock climbing outdoors for at least 12 months. The SPI Assessment is a two-day evaluation of a candidates’ readiness to teach rock climbing in a single pitch setting as prescribed in the SPI Course. To qualify for this assessment candidates must have successfully completed the AMGA SPI Course within the previous 3 years. Upon successful completion of SPI Assessment, candidates will receive AMGA single pitch instructor certification. An extended off campus field experience up to 4 days is required for this course.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 21 ($1000), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2787OUTL348AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course
The American Mountain Guides Association Single Pitch Instructor (AMGA SPI) Program is a nationally recognized training and certification course consisting of two parts: 1) a SPI Course and 2) a separate SPI Assessment. This program is designed to teach current, active rock climbers to proficiently facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing in a single pitch setting. Candidates should have a real desire to teach rock climbing to novices in a single pitch setting, be passionate rock climbers who regularly climb, and have been rock climbing outdoors for at least 12 months. The SPI Assessment is a two-day evaluation of a candidates’ readiness to teach rock climbing in a single pitch setting as prescribed in the SPI Course. To qualify for this assessment candidates must have successfully completed the AMGA SPI Course within the previous 3 years. Upon successful completion of SPI Assessment, candidates will receive AMGA single pitch instructor certification. An extended off campus field experience up to 4 days is required for this course. Lab Fee 16 - $500. WINTER

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 17 ($600), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2024 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2788OUTL348AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Course
The American Mountain Guides Association Single Pitch Instructor (AMGA SPI) Program is a nationally recognized training and certification course consisting of two parts: 1) a SPI Course and 2) a separate SPI Assessment. This program is designed to teach current, active rock climbers to proficiently facilitate and instruct the sport of rock climbing in a single pitch setting. Candidates should have a real desire to teach rock climbing to novices in a single pitch setting, be passionate rock climbers who regularly climb, and have been rock climbing outdoors for at least 12 months. An extended off-campus field experience up to four days is required for this course.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 17 ($600), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2013 - 2024)     Discontinued (2023-01-01)
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2789OUTL349AMGA Single Pitch Instructor Assessment
The AMGA Single Pitch Instructor (SPI) Assessment is the second part of the AMGA SPI Program. The SPI Assessment is a two-day evaluation of a candidates' readiness to teach rock climbing in a single pitch setting as prescribed in the SPI Course. To qualify for this assessment candidates must have successfully completed the AMGA SPI Course within the previous three years. Upon the successful completion of the SPI Assessment, candidates will receive AMGA Single Pitch Instructor certification. An extended off-campus field experience up to four days is required for this course.

Credits: 1, Lab Fee 16 ($500), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2013 - 2024)     Discontinued (2023-01-01)
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2790OUTL350Assessment and Applied Recreation Therapy
This course is designed to explore the RT process utilized by healthcare professionals working in clinical and non-clinical settings including protocol development, client assessment, activity analysis, treatment planning, appropriate program selection, documentation, and evaluation of services. In addition, this course is designed to explore professional issues in providing clinical services as they relate to the discipline of recreational therapy.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: N/A

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 — Indefinite)    
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2791OUTL353Vertical Caving
This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to participate in and to lead vertical caving activities. Emphasis will be placed on site use and management, specialized vertical caving equipment, descending and ascending single rope techniques, selection of personal equipment, group safety and rescue. Due to the nature of this course, all students will be required to make class field trips to caving sites in the surrounding area. Off-campus field experiences of up to four days may be required. (Alternating years)

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 15 ($400), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)

Proposal — Workflow Step: Records Office Approval 1E, Records Office
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyReview
2792OUTL353Vertical Caving
This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to participate in and to lead vertical caving activities. Emphasis will be placed on site use and management, specialized vertical caving equipment, descending and ascending single rope techniques, selection of personal equipment, group safety and rescue. Due to the nature of this course, all students will be required to make class field trips to caving sites in the surrounding area. An extended field experience of up to four days may be required. (Alternating years)

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 15 ($400), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2793OUTL353Vertical Caving
This course is designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed to participate in and to lead vertical caving activities. Emphasis will be placed on site use and management, specialized vertical caving equipment, descending and ascending single rope techniques, selection of personal equipment, group safety and rescue. Due to the nature of this course, all students will be required to make class field trips to caving sites in the surrounding area. An extended field experience of up to four days may be required. (Alternating years)

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 14 ($350), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2010 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyActive
2794OUTL354Rope Technician I
Beyond a "get-to-know-your-knots" introduction, this is an advanced technical level, rope rigging course that teaches concepts and skills used by high angle search and rescue teams, firefighters, event riggers, and other professionals. Students will learn to apply the principles of mathematics and forces in the construction and operation of anchoring systems, pulley systems, and high lines. Successful completion of this course leads to NFPA 1006 Rope Technician certification. Off-campus field experiences of up to four days may be required.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 18 ($700), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2026 — Indefinite)     Future (2026-01-01)

Proposal — Workflow Step: Records Office Approval 1E, Records Office
✔️Outdoor Leadership (OUTL)OUTLSchool of Health and KinesiologyReview
2795OUTL354Rope Technician I
Beyond a "get-to-know-your-knots" introduction, this is an advanced technical level, rope rigging course that teaches concepts and skills used by high angle search and rescue teams, firefighters, event riggers, and other professionals. Students will learn to apply the principles of mathematics and forces in the construction and operation of anchoring systems, pulley systems, and high lines. Successful completion of this course leads to NFPA 1006 Rope Technician certification. An off-campus field experience of up to four days may be required for this class.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 18 ($700), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
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2796OUTL354Rope Technician I
Beyond a "get-to-know-your-knots" introduction, this is an advanced technical level, rope rigging course that teaches concepts and skills used by high angle search and rescue teams, firefighters, event riggers, and other professionals. Students will learn to apply the principles of mathematics and forces in the construction and operation of anchoring systems, pulley systems, and high lines. Successful completion of this course leads to NFPA 1006 Rope Technician certification. An off-campus field experience of up to four days may be required for this class.

Credits: 2, Lab Fee 15 ($400), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2008 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
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2797OUTL356Outdoor Leadership-Field Experience
Field experience in an appropriate outdoor school, park, nature center, camp or other educational setting approved by the instructor. At least one hundred fifty (150) clock hours of work experience are required.

Credits: 3, Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2008 — Indefinite)    
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2798OUTL391Leadership Seminar
This course is designed to practice research, writing, and presentation skills within the context of experiential leadership in the outdoors. Students get to choose the topics of their research and debate around issues related to leadership. Controversial issues are faced squarely by students as they collaborate together to find better ways to lead from a humble, Christ-like approach. Students will be encouraged to present their work at campus research day as well as off-campus venues. This class may involve attending and possibly presenting at least one outdoor oriented conference

Credits: 1, Lab Fee 08 ($150), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2008 - 2022)     Discontinued (2021-01-01)
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2799OUTL391Leadership Seminar (W)
This course is designed to practice research, writing, and presentation skills within the context of experiential leadership in the outdoors. Students will choose the topic of their research as well as debate issues related to leadership. Controversial issues are faced squarely by students as they collaborate together to find better ways to lead from a humble, Christ-like approach. Students will attend an off-campus leadership conference.

Credits: 1, Lab Fee 19 ($800), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL | WINTER

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2025 — Indefinite)    
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2800OUTL391Leadership Seminar (W)
This course is designed to practice research, writing, and presentation skills within the context of experiential leadership in the outdoors. Students get to choose the topics of their research and debate around issues related to leadership. Controversial issues are faced squarely by students as they collaborate together to find better ways to lead from a humble, Christ-like approach. Students will be encouraged to present their work at campus research day as well as off-campus venues. This class may involve attending and possibly presenting at least one outdoor oriented conference

Credits: 1, Lab Fee 08 ($150), Level: Undergraduate, Offered: FALL

Catalog: ✔️ Undergraduate (2022 - 2025)     Discontinued (2024-01-01)
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