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This program offers the student outdoor recreation skill development with a business/ entrepreneurial perspective of the outdoor recreation service industry. It includes learning, training, and assessment of leadership and program management skills for parks, recreation, and tourism.
The student has the option to spend up to one full semester taking wilderness-based courses with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). NOLS offers these educational expeditions at remote, pristine locations in the US and abroad. To receive college credit for NOLS courses, the student must enroll concurrently in the appropriate corresponding course at CWC. For example, a CWC student taking a NOLS semester course should be enrolled in G&R 2050, G&R 2031, and EDUC 2050. For more information on NOLS offerings visit www.nols.edu or call NOLS admissions at 1-800-710-6657.
Majors can also choose to live at CWC's Alpine Science Institute near Sinks Canyon State Park in Lander. In the foothills of the Wind River Mountains, student cabins offer opportunities for reflective solitude and easy access to: trout streams, world class rock climbing areas, and a variety of hike and mountain bike trails.
The Outdoor Recreation program is especially appropriate for the student wishing to start their own outdoor-related business, build careers in parks, recreation and tourism or complete the Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Degree in Organizational Management and Leadership: Outdoor Program Leadership Option. A student pursuing the BAS should notify their academic advisor and also take Public Speaking (COMM 2010) during their first 4 semesters.
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| BIOL 1080 | Intro to Environmental Science | 4 |
| HLED 2010 | Wilderness First Responder | 4 |
| HLED 2015 | Wilderness EMT | 9 |
| MATH 1000 | Problem Solving | 3 |
| MATH 1400 | College Algebra | 4 |
| ORTM 1000 | Foundations of Recreation and Tourism | 3 |
| ORTM 2410 | Outdoor Leadership | 3 |
| PSYC 1000 | General Psychology | 4 |
| STAT 2000 | Statistics and the World | 3 |
| Course Number | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ANTH 1100 | Introduction to Biological Anthropology | 3 |
| ASTR 1050 | Survey of Astronomy | 4 |
| EDFD 2450 | Human Life Span Development | 3 |
| EDUC 2045 | Outdoor Leadership Instructor | 1-5 |
| EDUC 2050 | Outdoor Education & Leadership | 1-5 |
| ENR 1005 | Trailbuilding I | 1-3 |
| ENR 2005 | Trailbuilding 2 | 4 |
| ENR 2150 | NAI Certified Interpretive Guide | 3 |
| ENR 2425 | Mountain Environments | 4 |
| G&R 2032 | Winter Expedition: | 1-5 |
| G&R 2033 | Rock Climbing: | 1-5 |
| G&R 2034 | Water Expedition: | 1-5 |
| G&R 2035 | River Rescue Certification | 1 |
| G&R 2050 | Environmental Ethics & Management: | 1-5 |
| GEOG 1010 | Intro to Physical Geography | 4 |
| GIST 2110 | Techniques in Cartography | 4 |
| GIST 2135 | Applied GPS for GIS | 3 |
| GIST 2310 | Intro to Geographic Information Systems | 4 |
| HLED 2015 | Wilderness EMT | 9 |
| NAIS 1350 | American Indians in Contemporary Society | 3 |
| OEAC 1258 | Skiing and Snowboarding | 1 |
| OEAC 1259 | Cross Country Skiing | 1 |
| OEAC 1287 | Outdoor Rock Climbing | 1 |
| OEAC 1288 | Mountain Biking | 1 |
| OEAC 1297 | Whitewater Rafting and Rescue | 1 |
| OEAC 1380 | Outdoor Multisport | 1-3 |
| OEAC 1387 | Indoor Rock Climbing | 1 |
| OEAC 1400 | Avalanche Level 1 | 1 |
| OEAC 2020 | Mountaineering: | 1-5 |
| OEAC 2025 | Wilderness Navigation | 1 |
| OEAC 2030 | Wilderness Backpacking: | 1-5 |
| OEAC 2031 | Combined Expeditions: | 1-5 |
| OEAC 2058 | Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding | 1 |
| OEAC 2088 | Alpine Climbing and Rescue | 1 |
| OEAC 2400 | Avalanche Level 2 | 2 |
| ORTM 1100 | Bicycle Mechanic | 3 |
| ORTM 2100 | Mountain Bike Skills Instructor 1 | 2 |
| PEAC 2018 | Water Safety | 1 |
| Writing Level I (WR1) | 3 credits |
| Writing Level II (WR2) | 3 credits |
| American & Wyoming Government (POLS 1000) | 3 credits |
| Student must complete six (6) credits of General Education courses distributed over two (2) different general education areas, ARTS/HUM/SOC. (SOC is in the program) | 3 credits |
| SOC | (in program) |
| LSCI | (in program) |
| MATH | (in program) |
| ORAL | 3 credits |
| UNST | 1 credits |
Darran Wells is passionate about all kinds of outdoor activities – hiking, climbing, caving, and skiing, but mountain biking is a sport he dedicates most of his free time to.
Stacy Tostrup Wells has been teaching professionally in the outdoors for more than 20 years.
As an undergraduate professor, guide, program director, corporate trainer and business owner, Jake has been teaching in the outdoors for more than 20 years.
If you have an interest in anthropology, environmental science, geospatial information systems technology (GIST), or outdoor education you can begin your studies and career on top of the Rocky Mountains as part of the Alpine Science Institute at Central Wyoming College.
Outdoor Program Leadership
Take the next step in your outdoor leadership journey. This 8-semester program offers students an administrative perspective of the outdoor recreation service industry that includes learning, training, and assessment of leadership and program management skills. The program is especially appropriate for students wishing to: start their own outdoor-related small business, manage an outdoor recreation or education program, or build a career in leadership of parks, recreation, tourism, or natural resource management.
2660 Peck Avenue
Riverton, WY 82501
(307) 855 – 2000
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120 Enterprise Blvd.
Lander, WY 82520
(307) 332 – 3394
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240 S. Glenwood St #124
P.O. Box 4795
Jackson, WY 83001
(307) 733 – 7425
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302 W. Ramshorn
P.O. Box 175
Dubois, WY 82513
(307) 455 – 2625
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