2022-2023 Health Professions, Public Safety Pathway

Outdoor Adventure Leadership Transfer to Southern Oregon University

Associate of Science Degree

About the Program

The Associate of Science (AS) degree is based on a signed articulation agreement with Southern Oregon University (SOU). The program is designed for students transferring to SOU’s bachelor’s degree program in outdoor adventure leadership. Students must work closely with advisors in their areas of interest to ensure electives are appropriate.

The curriculum allows for 38-47 core credits within the major area. By completing all appropriate credits (including electives), students will fulfill required lower division coursework for transfer to SOU. Students should be aware, however, that if they transfer before completing this degree, their courses will be evaluated individually toward the transfer requirements of the college of their choice.

Program Learning Outcomes

The curriculum in RCC courses is derived from a set of identified learning outcomes that are relevant to the discipline. Program learning outcomes for the Outdoor Adventure Leadership Transfer to Southern Oregon University degree are:

Demonstrate responsible wilderness ethics as defined by current industry trends.
Demonstrate excellence in technical skills with competence in safety and industry standards.
Demonstrate expertise in logistics and expedition planning.
Facilitate a quality program through the use of effective communication, appropriate relationships, and compassionate leadership.
Document a personal knowledge of demographic health changes and trends in chronic and acute diseases in the U.S. over the last 100 years.

Entry Requirements

Students are required to complete the Placement Process to determine skill level and readiness in math, reading, and writing. As part of their training program, students must begin with the courses within their skill level as determined through the Placement Process.

Advanced Standing

Coursework from accredited universities will be accepted in accordance with college policies. In order to ensure that coursework is current, program courses over 10 years old must be reviewed and approved by the appropriate department chair before being accepted toward core requirements.

Graduation Requirements

This guide lays out an optimal path to graduate in two years as you prepare to transfer to a four-year Oregon college or university. Please meet with an advisor for any questions about alternate classes in any given term. When transferring to a four-year Oregon state college or university, one of the following options must be met as a requirement for admission:

Two years of the same high school-level world language, or
Two terms of college-level world language (may be first-year world language, which can be used as elective credits)

This is for students who have graduated from high school or completed a high school equivalency program in 1997 or after. Additionally, if a student intends to complete a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree at a four-year school, they must complete two years of a college level world language regardless of when they graduated from high school or an equivalency program. Completing the first year in terms 4-6 at RCC sets you up for the second-year sequence when you transfer.

The Associate of Science degree will be awarded to students who complete all credits in this program with a grade of “C” or better. Certain required courses are also graded on a pass/no pass basis only. A grade of “P” for these courses indicates a student earned the equivalent of a “C” or better grade.

Where zero credits are listed in the prerequisites, students may place into a higher-level(s) based on designated placement score(s). Note, some prerequisites may be required for graduation. Please consult an advisor with any program completion questions.

TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS:

90-92

Program email address:

[email protected]

Course No.	Course Title		Alternate Course(s)	Comments
Program Prerequisites
WR115	Introduction to Expository Writing			or higher-level composition course
MTH96	Applied Algebra II		MTH95	or higher-level math
CIS120	Concepts in Computing I ¹			Required for graduation.
Prerequisites - credits vary based on Placement Score(s):		0-9
Fall				Check in with Advisor
HE131	Introduction to Exercise and Sport Science			fall term only
WR121	English Composition I
HPE295	Health and Fitness for Life
G101	Introduction to Geology I (Tectonics)			or approved Science transfer course (credits vary)
G101L	Introduction to Geology I Lab (Tectonics)			or approved Science transfer course (credits vary)
PE185KSA	Kayaking the Sea Coast Adventure		PE185SUA	or approved Water PE185 course F/W/Sp
	Term Credits:	15
Winter
HE253	Wilderness First Aid
WR122	English Composition II		WR227
MTH243	Probability and Statistics
PE185WSA	Winter Survival and Snow Camping Adventure		PE185SSS	or approved Land PE185 course F/W/Sp
G102	Introduction to Geology II (Surface Process)			or approved Science transfer course (credits vary)
G102L	Introduction to Geology II Lab (Surface Process)			or approved Science transfer course (credits vary)
	Term Credits:	16
Spring
HE259	Care and Prevention of Athletic Injury
COMM225	Small Group Communication and Problem Solving		COMM111, 218
REL201	World Religions		REL243	or approved Humanities transfer course (credits vary by course)
PE185RRV	Rafting the River			or approved Water PE185 course F/W/Sp
ENV111	Introduction to Environmental Science		GEOG110 GEOG120	GEOG110/GEOG120 if not taken as Social Science elective
	Term Credits:	15
Fall				Check in with Advisor
LIB127	Introduction to Academic Research
NFM225	Nutrition
OAL150	Outdoor Living Skills			fall term only
PHL101	Philosophical Problems		ENG275 MUS105	or approved Humanities transfer course (credits vary by course)
SPAN101	First Year Spanish I			or program elective course applied toward total of 5-15
PE185SUA	Surfing Adventure			or approved Water PE185 course F/W/Sp
	Term Credits:	16
Winter
OAL250	Foundations of Outdoor Adventure and Leadership
PHL102	Ethics		HUM101 ENG107	or approved Humanities transfer course (credits vary)
SOC228	Environment and Society			or approved Social Science transfer course (credits vary)
PE185MTA	Mountaineering Adventure		PE185SSS	or approved Land PE185 course F/W/Sp
SPAN102	First Year Spanish II			or program elective course applied toward total of 5-15 elective credits
	Term Credits:	16
Spring
BI100SB	Biology of Human Body Systems			or approved Science course (credits vary)
PE185RCB	Rock Climbing Beginning		PE185BPA	or approved Land PE185 course F/W/Sp
SPAN103	First Year Spanish III			or program elective course applied toward total of 5-15 elective credits
OAL223	Wilderness Navigation			spring term only
SOC230	Introduction to Gerontology			or approved Social Science transfer course (credits vary)
	Term Credits:	14

Summer Optional Electives

PE185RRV Rafting the River
PE185BAP Backpacking
PE185RCA Rock Climbing Adventure

Course No.	Course Title	Credits
Land (choose a minimum of three classes from the following list):
PE185BMT	Mountain Biking	1
PE185BPA	Backpacking Adventure	1
PE185CRD	Road Cycling	1
PE185HOA	Hiking Oregon Adventure	1
PE185MTA	Mountaineering Adventure	1
PE185RCA	Rock Climbing Adventure	1
PE185RCB	Rock Climbing Beginning	1
PE185SSS	Snow Skiing/Snowboarding	1
PE185WSA	Winter Survival and Snow Camping Adventure	1
PE185ZLG	Zipline Guide Technical Skills	1

Course No.	Course Title	Credits
Water (choose a minimum of three classes from the following list):
PE185RRV	River Rafting Adventure	1
PE185SUA	Surfing Adventure	1
PE185KSA	Kayaking the Sea Coast Adventure	1
PE185KWW	Kayaking Whitewater	1
PE291	Red Cross Life Guard Training	2

Course No.	Course Title	Credits
Approved Humanities Electives (Complete at least three courses from the following list, 9-12 credits.)
ART131	Introduction to Drawing (Value)	3
ART204,205,206	History of Art I, II, III	4-4-4
COMM115	Introduction to Intercultural Communication	4
ENG104	Introduction to Literature (Fiction)	4
ENG105	Introduction to Literature (Drama)	4
ENG106	Introduction to Literature (Poetry)	4
ENG107	World Literature: Ancient to Classical	4
ENG108	World Literature: Medieval to Renaissance	4
ENG109	World Literature: Enlightenment to Modern	4
ENG201,202	Shakespeare I, II	4-4
ENG204	Introduction to English Literature: Medieval to Renaissance	4
ENG205	Introduction to English Literature: 18th Century to Romantic	4
ENG206	Introduction to English Literature: Victorian to Modern	4
ENG253	Survey of American Literature: Colonial	4
ENG254	Survey of American Literature: 19th Century	4
ENG255	Survey of American Literature: 20th Century	4
ENG257	African American Literature	4
ENG260	Introduction to Women Writers	4
ENG275	The Bible as Literature	4
HUM101	Introduction to Humanities: Classical to Medieval	4
HUM102	Introduction to Humanities: Renaissance to Enlightenment	4
HUM103	Introduction to Humanities: Romanticism to 20th Century	4
HUM215	Native American Arts and Cultures: Eskimo/Inuit	4
HUM216	Native American Arts and Cultures: First Nations of the Northwest Coast	4
HUM217	Native American Arts and Cultures: Nations of the Plains	4
HUM218	Native American Arts and Cultures: Nations of the Southwest	4
HUM219	Native American Arts and Cultures: Peoples of Mexico	4
IS110	Introduction to International Studies	4
MUS105	Music Appreciation	3
MUS108	Music in World Cultures	4
MUS201	Exploring Music: Introduction to Music History	4
MUS205	History of Jazz	3
MUS206	Introduction to Rock Music	3
MUS208	Film Music	3
MUS261	History of Western Music I: Ancient to Baroque	4
MUS262	History of Western Music II: Classical to Romantic	4
MUS263	History of Western Music III: 20th Century to Modern Day	4
MUS264	History of Rock I: The Roots of Rock	3
MUS265	History of Rock II: Rock’s Golden Age	3
MUS266	History of Rock III: Heavy Metal to Hip Hop	3
PHL101,102	Philosophical Problems/Ethics	4-4
REL201	World Religions	4
REL243	Nature, Religion and Ecology	4
SPAN201,202,203	Second Year Spanish I, II, III	4-4-4
TA141	Fundamentals of Acting	4
WR241,242,243	Imaginative Writing I, II, III	4-4-4

Course No.	Course Title	Credits
Approved Social Science Electives (Complete at least two courses from the following list, 6-8 credits.)
ANTH110, 150	Introduction to Cultural Anthropology/ Archaeology	4-4
BA101	Introduction to Business	4
BA218	Personal Finance	3
CJ120	Introduction to the Judicial Process	4
CJ200/SOC244	Introduction to Criminology	4
CJ243/SOC243	Drugs, Crime and Addiction	4
COMM237	Communication and Gender	4
ECON115	Introduction to Economics	3
ECON201,202	Principles of Microeconomics/Macroeconomics	4-4
GEOG100	Introduction to Physical Geography	3
GEOG110	Introduction to Human Geography	4
GEOG120	World Regional Geography	4
HST104	World Civilizations: Prehistory - Middle Ages	4
HST105	World Civilizations: Byzantium - Present	4
HST201	U.S. History through Reconstruction	4
HST202	U.S. History: Post-Reconstruction - Present	4
PS201	U. S. Government: Institutions and Policy	4
PS202	U. S. Government: Ideologies and Political Participation	4
PSY101	Psychology of Human Relations	3
PSY119	Psychology of Personal Growth	4
PSY201,202	General Psychology I, II	4-4
PSY215	Life Span Human Development	4
PSY219	Introduction to Abnormal Psychology	4
PSY231	Human Sexuality	3
SOC204,205	Introduction to Sociology, American Society	4-4
SOC211	Social Deviance and Social Control	3
SOC213	Race and Ethnicity in the U.S.	4
SOC218	Sociology of Gender	4
SOC225	Social Problems and Solutions	4
SOC228	Environment and Society	4
SOC230	Introduction to Gerontology	4
SOC235/HST259	The Chicano/Latino Historical Experience	4

Course No.	Course Title	Credits
Approved Science Electives (Complete at least three courses, two of which must have labs, from the following list, 11-15 credits. Note that only one course can be a regional field studies course indicated by asterisk.)
BI100SB	Biology of Human Body Systems (non-lab course)	3
BI101,102,103	Introduction to Biology I, II, III w/lab	4-4-4
BI121,122	Elementary Anatomy and Physiology I, II w/lab	4-4
BI211,212,213	General Biology I, II, III w/lab	4-4-4
BI231,232,233	Anatomy and Physiology I, II, III w/lab	4-4-4
BI234	Microbiology w/lab	4
CHEM104	Introductory Chemistry w/lab and Recitation	5
CHEM105	Introductory Organic Chemistry w/lab	4
CHEM106	Introductory Biochemistry w/lab	4
CHEM221,222,223	General Chemistry I, II, III w/lab and Recitation	5-5-5
CIS195	Web Authoring I (non-lab course)	4
ENV111	Introduction to Environmental Science (non-lab course)	3
G100	Fundamentals of Geology (non-lab course)	3
G101,102,103	Introduction to Geology I, II, III w/lab	4-4-4
GEOG100	Introduction to Physical Geography (non-lab course)	3
GS104	Physical Science: Physics w/lab	4
GS107	Physical Science: Astronomy w/ab	4
GS108	Physical Science: Oceanography w/lab	4
GS170 *	Regional Field Studies w/lab	4
PH201,202,203	General Physics I, II, III w/lab and Recitation	5-5-5
PH211,212,213	General Physics (Calculus Based) I, II, III w/lab and Recitation	5-5-5

Course No.	Course Title	Credits
Approved Program Electives (complete 6-15 credits for a total of 90 program credits)
HE199	Special Studies in Health	1-3
HE208	HIV and Other Epidemics	1
HE250	Personal Health	3
HE252	First Aid/CPR	3
PE184	Adaptive Physical Education	1
PE185	Any physical education course not required within core requirements	variable
PE199	Special Studies in Physical Education	1-3
PE280	CWE/Physical Education	2
_____	Any lower division transfer course not already required	variable

¹Approved Computer Information Science or Computer Science course, CIS120 or above, or documented computer proficiency within the past ten years.

For more information, contact the Health/PE/Recreation Department.

Health/PE/Recreation Department faculty and staff can also be reached by:
Phone: 541-956-7500
Email: [email protected]
Web address: www.roguecc.edu/HPER
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2022-23 RCC Catalog

Associate of Arts Oregon Transfer Degree (AAOT)

Guided Pathways

Applied Technology

Art, Humanities, Communication

Business

Health Professions, Public Safety

Science, Technology, Engineering, Math (STEM)

Social and Behavioral Science, Education

Outdoor Adventure Leadership Transfer to Southern Oregon University

Associate of Science Degree

TOTAL PROGRAM CREDITS:

90-92

Program Prerequisites

Fall

Winter

Spring

Fall

Winter

Spring

Summer Optional Electives

Land

Water

Approved Humanities Electives

Approved Social Science Electives

Approved Science Electives

Approved Program Electives