Minor in Outdoor Education (15 credit hours)
The minor in outdoor education includes 9 required credit hours and 6 elective credit hours.
Why do a minor in outdoor education?
• The minor in Outdoor Education provides an opportunity to integrate the study of outdoor education theory and practice with another major area of study that is complementary or for which a career goal is to incorporate outdoor education techniques or settings.
• The minor in outdoor education positions a student for application to the M.Ed. in Outdoor Education Administration.
• The minor in outdoor education may contribute to applications to other advanced study such as social work, psychology, business, or education programs that welcome a diverse group of student applications.
• The minor in outdoor education develops life skills and knowledge that contributes to holistic wellness, fosters stewardship of natural environments, and offers opportunities for positive personal and professional growth.
• The minor in outdoor education offers an avenue to apply to work at the Outdoor Center at Georgia College and gain leadership experience with a wide range of client groups.
1 Outdoor activities by their nature involve inherent risk. Every effort is made to provide programs that respect emotional, social, intellectual, and physical safety. However, it is impossible to anticipate all factors that impact safety. Students acknowledge their understanding of and agreement to participate in potentially unsafe programs by signing appropriate risk management forms.
Contact Information
Dr. Jeff Turner
Campus Box 121
Milledgeville, GA 31061
Phone (478) 445-1226
jeff.turner@gcsu.edu
