WLD 240 - Wilderness Education and Outdoor Leadership Capstone

    Recent Professors
    Nate Smith
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026
    Class Size
    35 students
    Credits
    4.5
    Prerequisite
    WLD 100 with a grade of C or better AND WLD 103 with a grade of C or better
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Examines principles related to planning, scheduling, and implementation of wilderness education and outdoor adventure activities and events. Students gain knowledge essential to the entrepreneurial and administrative duties related to leading and managing wilderness education and outdoor adventure organizations. Topics will include program development, human resource management, facility and fiscal management, legal liabilities and risk management, public relations, marketing and budgeting. The course will culminate in the development and presentation of a business plan for a wilderness/outdoor adventure organization.