The ORL Program

Classes in the Outdoor Recreation Leadership Program are designed to balance theory with practice and experience.  Areas of focus include:

In addition to classroom-based learning, most Outdoor Recreation Leadership students also act as trip leaders and teacher’s assistants as a result of their participation in Directed Field Experience.

Formal articulation agreements have been developed with a variety of institutions including Southern Oregon University, CSU Chico, Cal Poly Humboldt, San Jose State University, and Western Colorado University.

Student Learning Outcomes:

• Leadership:  Assess a group & situation to determine what is needed to reach goals while maintaining emotional & physical safety.
• Communication:  Demonstrate competence in speaking, writing, and use of computers that will lead to successful employment in an entry-level position.
• Application:  Actively apply knowledge & practiced skills in a variety of settings.
• Knowledge:  Demonstrate knowledge of concepts and theories in recreation.
• Involvement:  Demonstrate knowledge of issues related to the recreation field, develop opinions about them, and advocate for that position.
• Environment:  Develop a philosophy & lifestyle that reflect an understanding of the effect humans have on the environment, trying to mediate the harmful consequences of human behavior.