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ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION (ENED)
College of Education and Human Service Professions
Health, Physical Education & Recreation
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ENED
1000
- Introduction to Outdoor Recreation
(4.0 cr; Prereq-Credit will not be granted if already received for REC 1000; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Overview of outdoor education, including outdoor recreation, environmental education and adventure education, will be explored. The structure and role of outdoor education in contemporary society will be considered.
ENED
2000
- Technology in Outdoor Education
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Pre-Recreation or Recreation-Outdoor Education major or #; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
The use of technology to conduct and manage outdoor and environmental education programs. Includes basic computer hardware and software selection related to technology such as gps, interpretation, and trail cameras guiding outdoor eduction and management
ENED
2300
- Teaching and Learning
(4.0 cr; Prereq-1000; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Learning in the outdoor context is explored via presentation and active consideration of philosophical and theoretical foundations of environmental and outdoor education. Teaching skills for the environmental and outdoor non-formal educational context are presented and developed; for example, instruction in basic educational methodology and accompanying field-teaching experiences is provided. Outdoor classroom management including basic risk management, student behavior management, lesson planning and use of the outdoor classroom are presented and explored.
ENED
3309
- Outdoor Leadership
(1.0 cr; Prereq-Rec 2300, PETE 3507; S-N or Aud, spring, every year)
Theories of leadership practices commonly used in outdoor education settings. Includes group development stages and techniques of group management. Concludes with preparation for 9-day field experience (EnEd 3310). This course MUST be taken in conjunction with EnEd 3310.
ENED
3310
- Outdoor Leadership Field Experience
(2.0 cr; Prereq-3309; A-F or Aud, summer, every year)
Practice, theory, and methods involved in leadership development including a detailed analysis of the qualities and roles of leaders in outdoor educational settings. recreation settings. This course will occur as a 9-day field experience.
ENED
3331
- Organization of Environmental Education Centers
(2.0 cr; Prereq-2300 or #; credit will not be granted if already received for REC 3331; A-F or Aud, fall, offered periodically)
Philosophy and organization of environmental education centers as non-formal education providers. Both residential and non-residential centers including history, philosophy, management, and educational delivery relative to environmental literacy will be studied. Visits to local environmental learning centers are included.
ENED
3341
- Field Interpretive Techniques I
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Rec 2300 or instructor consent; credit will not be granted if already received for REC 3341; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Techniques and methods used to interpret natural history of autumn and early winter environments. Emphasizes geomorphology, tree identification, and basic raptor ecology. Primarily field based at sites throughout northeastern Minnesota.
ENED
3342
- Field Interpretive Techniques II
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Rec 2300 or instructor consent, credit will not be granted if already received for EnEd 3342; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Techniques and methods used to interpret natural history of winter and spring environments. Ecology of winter, vernal ponds, spring wildflowers, biomes, and migratory birds. Primarily field based at sites throughout northeastern Minnesota.
ENED
4163
- Outdoor Education Methods
(3.0 cr; Prereq-ENED 3342 or #; credit will not be granted if already received for EDUC 4163; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Methods and theoretical basis for teaching outdoor education. Emphasis on application at outdoor sites. Weekend experience at a regional nature center required.
ENED
4315
- Operations and Management
(4.0 cr; =[ENED 5315]; Prereq-2300 or #; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Methods and practice of administrative processes of personnel, fiscal, and facility management. Field study and presentation of a management plan.
ENED
4410
- Ropes Course Management
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Rec 2300 or instructor consent, no Grad credit; credit will not be granted if already received for Rec 4410; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Management of a ropes course as a part of an outdoor education facility. Includes ropes course elements, instructional techniques, group debriefing skills, site inspection, safety, recommend and equipment maintenance. This course will follow industry standards such as Project Adventure.
ENED
4555
- Foundations of Environmental Education
(3.0 cr; Prereq-Rec 2300 or #; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Provides a background of skills and understanding of environmental education delivery in various educational settings, with emphasis on formal classroom audience.
ENED
4601
- Wilderness Philosophy
(2.0 cr; Prereq-No Grad School cr; credit will not be granted if already received for Educ 4601; fall, every year)
People and social forces that have influenced land-use related to designated wilderness; philosophical and historical basis for wilderness management.
ENED
4996
- Outdoor Education Internship
(12.0 cr; Prereq-Rec major, #; no Grad School cr; credit will not be granted if already received for Rec 4996; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Supervised field experience in outdoor education.
ENED
5100
- Research Design and Methods in the Social Sciences
(3.0 cr; Prereq-graduate student or #; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
An overview of the designs, methods, and processes used in social science research. Course content includes the following topics: Developing a purpose statement and research questions; conceptualization, operationalization, and measurements of variables' choosing and using human research subject; experimental research' survey research
ENED
5163
- Outdoor Education Methods
(3.0 cr; Prereq-MEd candidate or instructor consent; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Methods and theoretical basis for teaching outdoor education. Emphasis on application at outdoor sites. Weekend experience at a regional nature center required
ENED
5164
- Environmental Education In-Service Training
(0.5 - 10.0 cr [max 10.0 cr]; Prereq-#; no Grad School cr; credit will not be granted if already received for Educ 5164; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Environmental education methods, materials, and curricula for educators wishing to enhance their environmental education training.
ENED
5165
- Theories and Models in Outdoor Education
(2.0 cr; Prereq-#; credit will not be granted if already received for Educ 5165; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Overview of theoretical foundations of outdoor education. Definitions of terms related to outdoor education, historical antecedents, future
adventure education, social and psychological benefits of outdoor
education.
ENED
5167
- Research and Issues in Outdoor Education
(2.0 cr; Prereq-no Grad School cr; credit will not be granted if already received for Educ 5167; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Research literature and related issues pertaining to outdoor education, including research design and methods. Application of research to specific issues.
ENED
5315
- Operations and Management
(4.0 cr; =[ENED 4315]; Prereq-Certificate or Master of Environmental Education student; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Methods and practice of administrative processes of personnel, fiscal, and facility management. Involves annual operations and long-range management with sustainability of agency natural resources. Field study and presentation of a long-range management plan are included requirements.
ENED
5325
- Environmental Issues Investigation
(3.0 cr; Prereq-#, no Grad School cr; A-F or Aud, spring, offered periodically)
The study of resolving environmental problems as taught in environmental education. This includes issue identification; building an effective team of investigators; and, study of the issue to the point of making recommendations to resolution of the issue.
ENED
5343
- Advanced Field Interpretive Techniques
(3.0 cr; Prereq-3341 or 3342 or #, no Grad School cr; A-F or Aud, summer, every year)
Techniques and methods used to interpret the natural and cultural history of unique field sites; For example, Isle Royale National Park. Specific, in-depth topics of natural and cultural history will be emphasized. Techniques for field site investigation and field based interpretation as an educational approach will be investigated.
ENED
5495
- Special Topics: (Various Titles to be Assigned)
(1.0 - 4.0 cr [max 4.0 cr]; Prereq-No Grad School cr; summer, every year)
Treatment of topics not included in regular curriculum or in-depth treatment of topics associated with normal curricular offering.
ENED
5555
- Environmental Education for Practicing Educators
(2.0 cr; Prereq-no Grad School cr; credit will not be granted if already received for Educ 5555; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Provides information base for informed decision making about environmental issues. Develops knowledge, skills, attitudes, motivation, and commitment to work individually and collectively toward sustaining a healthy world environment.
ENED
5560
- Current Research and Issues
(3.0 cr; Prereq-MEd candidate or #; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
Examines research literature and related issues pertaining to outdoor education including disciplines of science, environmental experiential, and adventure education. Trends in research, teaching, plus research design and methods.
ENED
5625
- Program Development and Evaluation
(3.0 cr; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
A comprehensive approach to program development will be applied to youth-based environmental education programs. Course is designed for those working in supervisory capacities to gain skills in designing, implementing, and evaluating environmental education programs.
ENED
5850
- Classroom Applications
(2.0 cr; Prereq-MEd candidate or #; A-F or Aud, fall, every year)
Understanding the formal classroom environment: scope and sequence, management, assessment, and standards for applications pertinent to audience and setting in environmental education.
ENED
5855
- Programming for School Systems
(3.0 cr; Prereq-5850, Educ 5850 or #; A-F or Aud, spring, every year)
The relationship between environmental education and the formal school system (P-12) will be examined. Instructional approaches that use the environment as a context for helping students develop essential content and skills in the core academic disciplines will be emphasized.
ENED
5990
- Research Project
(1.0 - 6.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-Instructor consent; S-N only, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Faculty-supervised research project required for MEd
ENED
5991
- Independent Study
(1.0 - 6.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-Certificate or Masters Environmental Education student, instructor consent; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Directed independent study or projects in a particular area of interest. Approved degree program plan should be completed before course is taken by graduate students.
Effective: Spring 2014
ENED
5992
- Readings in Environmental Education
(1.0 - 6.0 cr [max 6.0 cr]; Prereq-Certificate or Master Environmental Education student or instructor consent; A-F or Aud, fall, spring, summer, every year)
Special complementary readings and discussion in advanced or graduate student's field of interest in environmental or outdoor education. Readings exceed the scope and/or offering of regular courses.
Effective: Spring 2014
ENED
5998
- Outdoor Education Seminar
(1.0 cr [max 3.0 cr]; Prereq-#, credit will not be granted if already received for Rec 4998; S-N or Aud, fall, spring, every year)
Facilitated discussions and presentations of contemporary recreation research, curricula, and/or issues.
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