Associate of Applied Science in Outdoor Leadership
The Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Outdoor Leadership prepares students to work in dynamic tourism, outdoor education and recreation. It is focused on teaching readiness for leadership, the benefits of outdoor recreation, the evaluation and mitigation of risk, technical backcountry skills, and expedition planning.
Courses
- BIOL A190 — Biota of Alaska: Selected Topics 1-4 Credits
- ENVI A211 — Environmental Science: Systems and Processes 3 Credits
- GEOL A178 — Introduction to Oceanography 3 Credits
- GIS A101 — Introduction to Geographic Information Systems 2 Credits
- GIS A101L — Introduction to Geographic Information Systems Lab 1 Credit
- KIN A161 — Wilderness First Responder 4 Credits
- KIN A181 — Introduction to Kinesiology 3 Credits
- KIN A261 — Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society 3 Credits
- KIN A262 — Foundations of Outdoor Recreation 3 Credits
- KIN A264 — Recreation Program Planning and Evaluation 3 Credits
- KIN A266 — Introduction to Safety and Risk 3 Credits
- KIN A280 — Leadership in Kinesiology 3 Credits
- KIN A282 — Leadership in Initiative Activities 2 Credits
- KIN A287 — Leadership in Outdoor Recreation Activities 2 Credits
- KIN A295 — Outdoor Leadership Internship 3 Credits
- KIN A296 — Capstone: Advanced Outdoor Leadership 1-4 Credits
- MATH A105 — Intermediate Algebra 4 Credits
- PER A146 — Beginning Rock Climbing 1 Credit
- PER A147 — Beginning Ice Climbing 1 Credit
- PER A150 — Water Safety and Rescue 1 Credit
- PER A152 — Beginning River Rafting 1 Credit
- PER A153 — Beginning Sea Kayaking 1 Credit
- PER A160 — Beginning Cross-Country Ski: Classic Stride 1 Credit
- PER A164 — Skiing Alaska's Backcountry 2 Credits
- PER A165 — Avalanche Hazard Recognition and Evaluation 1 Credit
- PER A168 — Winter Camping Alaska 1 Credit
- PER A170 — Backpack Alaska 3 Credits
- PER A171 — Outdoor Adventure in Alaska 2 Credits
- PER A173 — Beginning Mountaineering 1 Credit
- PER A181 — Crevasse Rescue Techniques 1 Credit
- PER A190 — Selected Topics in Health, Physical Education and Recreation 1-4 Credits
- PER A218 — Avalanche Theory II 1 Credit
- PER A253 — Intermediate Sea Kayaking 2 Credits
- WRTG A111 — Writing Across Contexts 3 Credits