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Outdoor Education Academic Program MissionOutdoor education academic programs in the Department of Kinesiology in the School of Health Sciences include the B.S. in Outdoor Education, the M.Ed. in Kinesiology with emphasis in Outdoor Education Administration, and the minor in Outdoor Education. The Department of Kinesiology offers outdoor education academic programs in accordance with the mission and principles of Georgia College & State University. The Department is a learning community of caring, committed faculty and students dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service within the liberal arts tradition. Its innovative curricula focus on the interactions among movement, personal growth, and wellness. Faculty and students work with diverse populations in a variety of settings in order to empower others to lead healthy lifestyles and to function more effectively in society. Outdoor education academic programs support the mission of the Department of Kinesiology by seeking to develop students who are prepared to make professional contributions to a variety of recreation, education, training and development, and therapeutic settings. Outdoor education programs and services are used in these settings to achieve movement skills, personal growth, and wellness within diverse populations. We serve graduate and undergraduate students, graduate assistants, and faculty through academic courses and related opportunities for professional development and service learning. We also serve the Association for Experiential Education Accreditation Program through compliance with accredited standards and interaction with the network of accredited organizations. We are committed to teaching and learning that integrates respect for human diversity and the natural world; service to local, national and global communities; experiential learning; and professionalism. We offer programs of study that challenge students to become excellent professional outdoor educators. |
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