
Overview
Adventure Education administers an experiential curriculum to provide an outdoor education degree for traditional and alternative teaching methods both in the classroom and in the field. This meets the needs of the student’s technical and theoretical foundation of becoming a professional in the field of outdoor adventure leadership.
Topics Covered
- Leisure Theory and Value
- Wilderness Ethics
- Principles of Survival
- Camping and Backpacking Concepts
Program Highlights
Participation in activities such as Kayaking, Ski Touring and Snowshoeing, Bicycling, Camping, Orienteering, and Rock Climbing, among others (student choice)!
Additionally, students are required to complete an Internship (6 credits) during their senior year.
Outcomes
Preparation for careers in outdoor education, recreation and those tied to the leisure industry (lead field and adventure trips).
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120
credits
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Experiential
Curriculum
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Camp
in the Berkshires
Requirements
Learning Outcomes
- Students will understand and demonstrate cultural competence.
- Students will understand the need for and will demonstrate proficiency in written and oral communications and be able to utilize different forms of current technology.
- Students will use reflective practices to plan, implement and evaluate program, personal, community and professional goals.
- Students will demonstrate an ability to explain the relevance of scientific and theoretical knowledge appropriate to his/her chosen field of study to everyday problems.
- Students will utilize critical inquiry to advance knowledge and apply that knowledge to practice.
- Students will understand the importance of and will engage in professional behaviors including pursuit of appropriate credentials.
- Students will understand the role of Physical Activity in the Health and Wellness of individuals across the lifespan.
- Students will value and participate in Civic Engagement.

Still have questions?
Program Director:
Dr. Kevin Tatsugawa
ktatsugawa@westfield.ma.edu