COE 301 - Cooperative Education for ORL Majors

This course is meant to provide a professional experience for students in the Outdoor Recreation and Leadership (ORL) program. These work-based learning experiences promote the application of theoretical knowledge and research skills acquired in the classroom to a productive and supervised experiential work site outside the formal classroom environment. This may be a volunteer or paid position, but must entail a minimum of 10 weeks and 400 hours. Students must meet with their faculty advisor and/or the Cooperative Education (Co-op) Coordinator to develop specific learning objectives and identify management and leadership opportunities and/or special projects to be completed. These objectives must be approved by both the Co-op Coordinator and the student’s employer/supervisor prior to registration. Upon completion of the field experience, students will submit a portfolio, including a final paper, and do a formal presentation about their learning experience.

Prerequisites: Department consent

Course Typically Offered: Every year

Credits: 3-6