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Nov 22, 2024
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Draft Catalog
Adventure Education Major
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REQUIREMENTS FOR A BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE WITH A MAJOR IN ADVENTURE EDUCATION:
Liberal Arts Core - Credits: 32-34
All Fort Lewis College degrees require the completion of the Liberal Arts Core (LAC). Liberal Arts Core requirements may be satisfied by major requirements. (aka. “double dipping”)
See Liberal Arts Core for course choices
| First-Year Launch Course |
1 course |
FLC 100 (Credits:1) |
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| Communication |
2 courses |
COMP 150 AND one CO2 course (Credits: 6) |
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One CO2 course AND One CO3 course (Credits: 6) |
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| Mathematics |
1 course |
One MA1 course (Credits: 3-4) |
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| Arts & Humanities |
2 courses |
Two AH courses (Credits: 6) |
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| History |
1 course |
One HI course (Credits: 3) |
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| Social & Behavioral Sciences |
1 course |
One SS course (Credits: 3) |
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| Additional AH/HI/SS |
1 course |
One additional AH or HI or SS course (Credits: 3) |
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| Natural & Physical Sciences |
2 courses |
Two SC courses - one MUST include a lab (Credits: 7-8) |
Major Requirements: Credits: 57
Note: The total major credit requirement listed above does not include credits from liberal arts core courses that may be used to satisfy major requirements.
Major Choice:
Complete of a minimum of twenty-four (24) credits between the Outdoor Skills and Management courses and the Professional Preparation courses, with the following restrictions:
- Complete a minimum of nine (9) credits of the Outdoor Skills & Management Courses, at least three (3) of these credits must be upper division.
- Complete a minimum of nine (9) credits of the Professional Preparation Courses, with at least six (6) credits in AE 480 .
Outdoor Skills & Management Courses:
Professional Preparation Courses:
Free Electives - Credits: Variable
Chosen in conjunction with your academic advisor to assure that the total graduation credit requirement for this program is met.
Note: Students completing the Liberal Arts Core in fewer than 33 credits or who have met a prerequisite or required course through transfer, examinations, or assessment of prior learning will have additional free choices.
Upper Division Requirement - Credits: 36
Among the total required courses, at least 36 credits must be upper division (300- and 400-level) courses. This major may require additional courses to meet the upper division requirement.
Course Information
Prior to course registration, students should review all courses for prerequisites, minimum prerequisite grade requirements and minimum class standing.
Additional Program Notes
e AE 201 , AE 210 , AE 220 , AE 230 and an additional AE course (determined each year) are offered as a 15-credit block of courses taken as co-requisites fall semester. During these block terms, students are not able to enroll in any additional courses, and there may be limitations on extracurricular or job involvements.
Note: Candidates for admission to the Adventure Education program compete for available spots within the degree program. It is possible for students to meet all admittance requirements and still not be accepted into the program. See the Program Director for further details.
TOTAL REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION - CREDITS: 120
All curricular requirements for the Liberal Arts Core and at least one major must be met. Many students choose to use free electives to complete the requirements for a certificate, minor or teacher licensure.
A minimum of 15 credits of coursework must be completed in the combined areas of AH/HI/SS.
Students must achieve a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.00 and a minimum grade point average of 2.00 for those courses accepted to meet the requirements for the major, a certificate or minor.
A minimum of 30 credits must be completed at Fort Lewis College. College-sponsored off-campus academic experiences are considered “in residence.”
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