The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies is accepting applications for the Spring 2015 Outdoor Adventure Leadership (OAL) Immersion Semester Program (ISP). The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies is accepting applications for the Spring 2015 Outdoor Adventure Leadership (OAL) Immersion Semester Program (ISP).
The ISP is an intensive semester-long study away program for outdoor leadership and skill development that employs adventure pursuits (i.e. backpacking, rock climbing, whitewater rafting) to consider topics ranging from wilderness philosophy to wilderness ethics, wilderness leadership to risk management, and wilderness literature to wilderness medicine.
The ISP is open to all majors and minors featuring six courses (18 credits-listed below) and experiential learning opportunities emphasizing leadership, judgment, decision-making, and communication.
The ISP is not guide training or high-risk adventure for the sake of high-risk adventure. The skills gained on the ISP are intended to prepare future professional outdoor leaders and to be easily transferrable for application to an industry of choice. The mission of the OAL ISP is to develop effective outdoor leaders, educators, and compassionate citizens. Interested students should contact Dr. Patrick Lewis (plewis@ithaca.edu / 607-274-3132) AND find us on Facebook (Ithaca College Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies) for ISP photos, videos and student testimonials.
To apply, please complete an application and return it to the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies at 321 Smiddy Hall.
ISP Courses
RLS 21800 Wilderness First Responder
RLS 22000 The Wilderness Experience*
RLS 22300 Wilderness Literacy
RLS 35400 Organization & Supervision of Outdoor Pursuits
RLS 37000 Wilderness Land Use Ethics
RLS 42100 Wilderness Expedition Leadership
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