AE 310 - Philosophy and Theory of Adventure Education

This course explains the “Why?” behind the “What?” adventure educators do. An exploration of the background, aims, ethical issues, latest theories and research, the nature of learning and development, and the major “schools” of adventure education and experiential education. Students develop in writing their own personal philosophy of adventure education.

Credits: 3

Clock Hours - (Lect-Lab): (3-0)

Prerequisites: AE 101 (minimum grade of C+) AND one CO2 course [Details: CO2 course list: COMP 250, COMP 252, COMP 253, ENGL 268, SOC 210]

Class Level Restriction: Junior

Program Restriction: Must be a declared Adventure Education major or minor.