AE 310-1 - Philosophy & Theory of Adventure Education
Undergraduate | T/R | 11:15 AM - 12:40 PM
Pre-requisites: Student has satisfied all of the following:
[Student has completed all of the following course(s): AE 101 - Foundations of Adventure Education with grade greater than or equal to C+ (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).]
And Student has satisfied all of the following:
[Student has completed any of the following course(s): COMP 250 - Academic Inquiry and Writing, COMP 252 - Professional & Tech. Writing, COMP 253 - Action Research, COMP 254 - Writing in the Disciplines, ENGL 268 - Sophomore Seminar, SOC 210 - Ethnography and Writing with grade greater than or equal to C+ (Undergraduate Grading Scheme).]
Section Description
This course investigates the “Why?” behind the “What?” adventure educators do. Includes an in-depth exploration of the philosophical basis for adventure education and overview of major theories – from the learning sciences, psychology, and other fields of human development – informing common adventure education practices. Students develop in writing their own philosophy of adventure education, steeped in evidence. (3-0)
Period: Fall Full Term 2026 (08/24/2026-12/11/2026)
Subject: Adventure Education
Credits: 3
Delivery Mode: In-Person
Instructional Format: Lecture
Days of the Week: Tuesday / Thursday
Section Status: Waitlist
Section Capacity: 30
Enrollment: 30