Winthrop University: Majors and More - Outdoor Leadership

Majors and More

 Outdoor Leadership

 The minor in Outdoor Leadership consists of 15 semester hours to include

  • OUTL 201 (2) Outdoor Edu:Theory and Practice 
  • OUTL 301 (3) Challenge Course Facilitation
  • OUTL 401 (3) Effect Leadership in Outdoor Education
  • OUTL 351 (3) Field Exp in Outdoor Lead OR
  • BIOL 303 (4) Field Botany


Remaining coursework must include a minimum of three or four selective courses from the following approved listing:

  • PESH 124 (2) Lifeguard Training
  • PESH 128 (1) Scuba Diving
  • PESH 152 (1) Basic Archery
  • PESH 165 (1) Geocaching
  • PESH 166 (1) Beginning Snow Skiing/Snowboarding
  • PESH 167 (1) Intermediate Snow Skiing or Snow Boarding 
  • PESH 168 (1) Beginning Rock Climbing
  • PESH 169 (1) Intermediate Rock Climbing 
  • PESH 170 (1) Beginning Kayaking
  • PESH 171 (1) Introduction to Moving Water Kayaking 
  • PESH 172 (1) Outdoor Edu:Hiking,Backpack,Rafting
  • PESH 173 (1) Stand Up Paddleboarding 
  • PESH 176 (1) Fly Fishing 
  • PESH 201 (1) First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation 


A student who chooses to complete OUTL 351 will be required to complete four of the listed selective courses. A student who chooses to complete BIOL 303 will be required to complete three of the listed selective courses.

Last Updated: 1/9/23