Overview
University College offers a 10-15 credit interdisciplinary Certificate in Outdoor Wellness and Leadership. This undergraduate certificate provides an opportunity for students to further their knowledge, skills and experience in outdoor education, which is a growing industry. Beyond careers related to the outdoor industry, students will develop skills and proficiency in conflict resolution, problem-solving, communication and cultural competence through various experiential learning environments.
Students will select from an existing array of courses in various disciplines. See Requirements for a list of approved courses. Courses for this certificate may be offered at Main Campus, Ambler Campus or online.
This certificate is offered to both undergraduate degree and non-degree seeking students. Degree-seeking students who are interested in this certificate should discuss with their home college advisor how the courses in the certificate will fit into their overall degree plan. Students are strongly encouraged to meet with a University College (UC) advisor to declare the certificate early in their academic career.
Campus Location: Main, Ambler.
Program Code: UC-OWL-CERT
Contact Information
For questions about the Certificate in Outdoor Wellness and Leadership or to officially declare this certificate, email uccerts@temple.edu or schedule an appointment to meet with a University College (UC) advisor.
Certificate Requirements
- The undergraduate Certificate in Outdoor Wellness and Leadership requires a minimum of five (5) courses and a minimum of ten (10) credit hours.
- The courses will be selected as follows:
- One course (2-3 credits) from the Leadership Theory category;
- One course (2-3 credits) from the Risk Management and Ethics category;
- Two courses (3-6 credits) in Applied/Experiential coursework;
- The final course taken will be the Outdoor Wellness and Leadership capstone (UC 3187). Courses in the categories above must be successfully completed prior to taking UC 3187.
- General Education courses (courses numbered 08xx and 09xx) may be included in the array of courses, but can constitute no more than one of the five courses toward the certificate. A maximum of one General Education course from our approved list can satisfy both the General Education and certificate requirements.
- At least three courses required for the certificate must be completed at Temple.
- A grade of C- or better in each course and a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 is required to earn the certificate.
Approved Courses
The three categories of coursework within the Outdoor Wellness and Leadership Certificate are Leadership Theory, Risk Management and Ethics, and Applied/Experiential. Each category has a list of courses in various disciplines that satisfy the requirements for that area. (See course list below.) Please note that some courses may be offered only once a year.
| Code | Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Leadership Theory | ||
| Select one of the following: | 2-3 | |
| Outdoor Activities and Leadership Skills | ||
| Water Safety Instructor | ||
| Interpersonal Communication: Critical Competencies for Professional and Personal Success | ||
or CSI 0836 | Interpersonal Communication: Critical Competencies for Professional and Personal Success | |
| Introduction to Adult Learning and Training | ||
| Team Process in Education | ||
| Leadership in Organizations | ||
| Facilitating Group Decision-Making | ||
| Leadership and Organizational Management | ||
or HRM 1901 | Honors Leadership and Organizational Management | |
| Leading People at Work | ||
| Adventure Challenge/Programming | ||
| Creativity and Organizational Innovation | ||
| Recreation and Leisure Service Management | ||
| Leadership in Sport and Recreation | ||
| Risk Management and Ethics | ||
| Select one of the following: | 2-3 | |
| Wilderness First Aid and Ethics | ||
| Lifeguard Training | ||
| Environmental Justice in Communities | ||
| Sustainable Environments | ||
or ENST 0842 | Sustainable Environments | |
or ENST 0942 | Honors Sustainable Environments | |
or GUS 0842 | Sustainable Environments | |
or GUS 0942 | Honors Sustainable Environments | |
| Geology of the National Parks | ||
or EES 0954 | Honors Geology of the National Parks | |
| Environment and Society | ||
| Environmental Law and Regulation | ||
| Environmental Ethics | ||
or ENST 2957 | Honors Environmental Ethics | |
or PHIL 2157 | Environmental Ethics | |
or PHIL 2957 | Honors Environmental Ethics | |
| Environmental Policy Issues | ||
or GUS 3051 | Environmental Policy Issues | |
| Sociology of the Environment | ||
| Corporate Sustainability: People, Profits & Planet | ||
| Environmental Law and Sustainability | ||
| Inclusive Recreation and Sports Services | ||
or RCTH 1902 | Honors Inclusive Recreation and Sports Services | |
| Law and Ethics in Sport and Recreation | ||
| Dimensions of Diversity: What's Brewing in the Melting Pot? | ||
| Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Experience Industries | ||
| Using Cultural Intelligence in a Globalized World | ||
| Applied/Experiential | ||
| Select two of the following: | 3-6 | |
| Special Topics in Fitness | ||
| Lifetime Outdoor Games and Sports | ||
| Adventure Climbing | ||
| Introduction to Backpacking and Camping | ||
| Outdoor Activity Workshop | ||
| Scuba Diving | ||
| RejuviNATURE: Improving Health and Well-being | ||
| Horticultural Therapy Skills | ||
| Final Capstone Course | ||
| UC 3187 | Outdoor Wellness and Leadership Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours | 10-15 | |