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Nicole Griffin
Dean of CTE
Central/Mother Lode
Cerro Coso Community College
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Nicole Griffin
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Program Details
Sustainable Outdoor Recreation Leadership
New Program
Parks and Outdoor Recreation (011510)
08/25/25
The Sustainable Outdoor Recreation Leadership Associate in Science Degree (60 units total, 24.5-26.5 units in the major) is designed to prepare students for work in the outdoor recreation industry. Upon successful completion of the program, students demonstrate mastery of sustainable recreation policy, land management for outdoor activities, work experience in outdoor recreation, technical skills in various outdoor activities, planning and budgeting, and inclusion of community groups. These skills can be applied to careers in the recreation industry, public land management agencies, tour guide companies, non-profit environmental and land management, self-employment, community based organizations, and public policy management.
Courses required for the major at Cerro Coso Community College may not be the same as those required for the major at a four-year school. Students who plan to transfer should consult a counselor or advisor and http://www.assist.org/ to identify the courses needed for the major at the transfer school and to develop an education plan.
Students must complete a minimum of 60 units, including the courses listed in the major and general education requirements, with an overall GPA of 2.0 or better, and a grade of "A," "B," or "C," (or "P" if the class is taken on a pass-no pass basis) in all courses for the major. A minimum of 12 units must be completed at Cerro Coso Community College. Completion of the Cerro Coso local general education pattern does not prepare students for transfer.
Students should consult with a counselor or educational advisor regarding general education options.
It is projected to have 20-30 annual completers.
Program Proposal Attributes
- Certificate of Achievement: 16 or greater semester (or 24 or greater quarter) units (C)
- A.S. Degree (S)
This program meets the college mission by providing innovative delivery methods and critically needed workforce education through community partnerships. The Cerro Coso Community College Master Plan includes expansion of programming specific to Tehachapi and Eastern Sierra College Center with extensive community input, cross-sector partnerships, available workforce funding, legislative directives, and Chancellor's Office alignment. It also fulfills the defined goals of the public service annual unit plans in the area of forestry and outdoor recreation. This program has been developed in conjunction with multiple other programs across the industry sectors identified by federal, state, and local initiatives. The curriculum development process included Public Services Advisory committee input and voting, paid professional curriculum expert input, and regional Memorandum of Understanding development with public agencies.
Course Units and Hours
24.5-26.5
24.5-26.5
60-65
Course Report
Required Courses
Complete all of the following courses:
Total Units: 14.50 - 14.50
Required Work Experience
Complete 2 units of work experience education:
Total Units: 2.00 - 2.00
Technical Courses
Select 2-4 units from the following:
Total Units: 2.00 - 4.00
Electives
Select 6-8 units of the following:
Total Units: 6.00 - 8.00
| Course | Title | Units | Year/Semester (Y1 or S1) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SORL C101 | Intro to Recreation and Leisure | 3 | Y1 |
| SORL C102 | Access Provision in Outdoor Recreation | 3 | Y1 |
| SORL C103 | Demographics and Behaviors in Outdoor Recreation | 3 | Y2 |
| SORL C251 | Facilitation, Education, and Leadership in the Outdoors | 3 | Y2 |
| SORL C252 | Facilitation, Educataion, and Leadership in the Outdoors Laboratory | 2.5 | Y2 |
| FRCC C191X | Forestry, Climate, and Conservation Work Experience Education | 2 | Y1/Y2 |
| KINS C140 | Hiking | 1 | Y2 |
| KINS C154 | Intro to Rock Climbing | 1 | Y2 |
| KINS C155 | Intro to Cross-Country Skiing | 1 | Y2 |
| SORL C171 | Navigation and Orienteering | 1 | Y2 |
| FRCC C180X | Trail Planning, Construction, and Management I | 1 | Y2 |
| FRCC C181X | Trail Planning, Construction, and Management II | 1 | Y2 |
| FRCC C182X | Trail Planning, Construction, and Management III | 1 | Y2 |
| KINS C101 | Intro to Kinesiology | 3 | Y2 |
| KINS C102 | Physical Activity and Lifelong Well-Being | 3 | Y2 |
| FRCC C101 | Forestry, Land Management, and Conservation I | 3 | Y2 |
| FRCC C102 | Forestry, Land Management, and Conservation II | 3 | Y2 |
| FRCC C110 | Fire Ecology and Management | 3 | Y2 |
| FRCC C131 | Applied Mapping and Surveying in Forestry | 3 | Y2 |
| FRCC C135 | Ecosystems in Forestry | 3 | Y2 |
| FRCC C235 | Ethnoecology | 4 | Y2 |
Supporting Documents
Central/Mother Lode Regional Questions
Submission Details
07/29/25 - 06:58 PM
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Nicole Griffin · 08/25/25
The submission date of 09/2024 was when this program was started as a DRAFT in the dashboard. It has taken almost a year to get the required documents prepared to submit for voting.