Adventure Based Learning Minor
Adventure Based Learning (ABL), was defined by Cosgriff (2000) as “the deliberate use of sequenced adventure activities - particularly games, trust activities and problem solving initiatives – for the personal and social development of participants” (p. 90). ABL utilizes group initiatives, low and high challenge course elements and many other activities to facilitate team building, problem solving, trust and communication. The experience allows the individual and team to approach physical, social, mental and emotional challenges in a safe and secure setting. The program uses these activities as a tool to develop different aspects of the individual and the group. For more information, please contact Dr. Carol Smith.
Minor Requirements
Required courses: 12 sh
| ABL 2250 | INTRODUCTION TO ADVENTURE BASED LEARNING | 4 sh |
| ABL 4100 | ADMINISTRATION AND MANAGEMENT | 4 sh |
| ABL 4970 | CAPSTONE IN ADVENTURE BASED LEARNING | 4 sh |
Select one activity course from the following: 1 sh
Select eight semester hours from the following: 8 sh
| ABL 1610 | WILDERNESS STUDIES, LEAVE NO TRACE, AND LEADERSHIP | 2 sh |
| ABL 2000 | OUTDOOR LEADERSHIP AND FACILITATION | 4 sh |
| COM 2650 | SMALL-GROUP COMMUNICATION | 2 sh |
| ENS 1100 | HUMANS AND NATURE | 4 sh |
| ENS 1110 | INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE | 3 sh |
| ENS 1130 | INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE LAB | 1 sh |
| GBL 2550 | ELON IN ALASKA | 4 sh |
| GBL 2660 | CRITICALLY ENGAGED ECO-TOURISM IN NEW ZEALAND | 4 sh |
| HSS 3200 | GROUP DYNAMICS AND LEADERSHIP | 4 sh |
| IDS 1600 | NATURAL RESOURCES LEARNING: GROUP LEADERSHIP TECHNIQUES | 2 sh |
| LED 2100 | FOUNDATIONS OF LEADERSHIP STUDIES | 4 sh |
| PSY 3210 | THE PSYCHOLOGY OF LEADERSHIP | 4 sh |
| REL 3480/PHL 3480 | ENVIRONMENTAL ETHICS | 4 sh |
| SOC 3310 | THE SELF AND SOCIETY | 4 sh |
ENG 2550 - Land & Spirit only.
Students who participate in NOLS, Outward Bound or Semester at Sea can petition to the program coordinator for substitution for elective credit(s).
Students will receive no more than 4 semester hours for participation in NOLS, Outward Bound and/or Semester at Sea.
Other courses may be submitted for approval by the program coordinator.
Total Credit Hours: 21