The AAS degree is for those who are preparing for entry-level employment in a career-oriented program of study or who are upgrading skills in a specific occupation. This degree is not intended for transfer; however, courses are considered for transfer on an individual basis by the receiving college or university.
Degree Requirements
Required General Education Courses
Choose 6 credits (TWO courses) from the following (1000 and above):
Arts and Humanities:
ARA, ART, ASL, FRE, GER, HUM, ITA, JPN, LIT, MUS, PHI, RUS, SPA, THE
Natural and Physical Sciences:
AST, BIO, CHE, ENV, GEY, MET, PHY, SCI
Social and Behavioral Science:
ARG, ANT, ECO, GEO, GIS, HIS, POS, PSY, SOC
Choose an additional 3 credits from:
any of the above prefixes or
CIS 1018
Required Core Courses
| OUT 1087 | Cooperative Education Internsh | 3 |
| OUT 1200 | Wilderness Ethics | 2 |
| REC 1000 | Introduction to Recreation | 2 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 7 |
Elective Courses
(Must select 8 credits from the following courses. Courses must not duplicate any certificate courses.)
Any Outdoor Studies-OUT course (EXCEPT OUT 1100)
and the following Park Ranger (PRA) and Recreation (REC) courses:
Additional Requirements
In addition to the requirements above, you must complete 31 credits from one of the following Certificates:
Outdoor Professional Certificate (31)
Outdoor-Business-Management-Certificate (31)
Wilderness Therapy Specialist Certificate (31)
Facilitation/Education Specialist Certificate (31)
Total Credit Hours: 31