Expeditionary Studies, B.S.

Bachelor of Science
Curriculum 0142 Requirements

Adventure & Expeditionary Studies Department

General Education Requirements

Students must meet requirements for general education; see The Cardinal Core Curriculum for details. Certain courses that fulfill major or cognate requirements may also apply to general education.

Major Departmental Requirements 61-67 Credits

Core Foundations: (18-21 cr.)

EXP 101 - The History and Culture of the Expedition (3 cr.)
EXP 111 - Introduction to Adventure Leadership (2 cr.)
EXP 121 - Outdoor Living Skills (4 cr.)
EXP 172 - Planning Adventure Journeys (2 cr.)
EXP 236 - Sophomore Expedition (3 cr.)
EXP 321 - Outdoor Living Skills II (4 cr.)
EXP 360 - Wilderness First Responder (3 cr.) or current Wilderness First Responder or Wilderness Emergency Medical Technician certification (0 cr.)

History, Culture and the Environment Foundations: (6 cr.)

Select two courses from the following options or alternate approved courses:

Capstones: (6 cr.)

Primary Concentration: (11-14 cr.)

Complete one primary concentration: climbing, backcountry skiing/snowboarding, or paddlesports:

Climbing: (11 cr.)

Backcountry Skiing/Snowboarding: (13 cr.)

Paddlesports: (14 cr.)

Paddlesport Electives (7 cr.)

Select 7 credits from 300-level courses below:

Secondary Concentration: (10-11 cr.)

Complete one secondary concentration: climbing, backcountry skiing/snowboarding, or paddlesports

Climbing: (10 cr.)

Backcountry Skiing/Snowboarding: (10 cr.)

Paddlesports: (11 cr.)

Paddlesport Elective

Select a minimum of one course from 300-level courses below:

Leadership Courses: (6 cr.)

Select two courses from the following:

Electives 22-30 Credits

Certain major/cognate courses may also satisfy GE requirements thus increase elective credits accordingly.

Total Credits minimum 120

Additional Degree Requirements

A minimum overall GPA of 2.0 in all required major courses (Major Departmental Requirements).
Completion of all Undergraduate Degree Requirements .