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Career Studies Certificate
Southwest Virginia Community College
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Career Studies Certificate in Outdoor Interpretation and Education
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Outdoor Interpretation and Education
Southwest Virginia Community College
The Career Studies Certificate in Outdoor Interpretation and Education prepares students to organize, plan, and conduct outdoor educational activities and events. Skills are develop to protect and preserve natural resources to reduce the impact of activities, to conduct effective outdoor activities and events to provide an explanation of nature and the environment, and to minimize the impact of potential risk. This program is an add-on stackable credential that complements and builds on an individual's previous education and work experience, enhancing their skill set.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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Delivery Mode
Online
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Delivery Mode
Hybrid
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| Program Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Considerations for Selecting Degree | Many of the courses in this program are either evening, weekend, and online courses. |
| Considerations When Selecting Courses |
Course work should be completed in the order it appears in the catalog.
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| Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses | Students receive a lot of hands on training throughout this program with included outdoor field trips and activities. |
| Doing More With Your Degree | The curriculum provides add-on credentials for those interested into getting into the outdoor recreation, parks, and recreation industries. - NIA Certified Interpretive Guide Occupational Objectives: ? Naturalist ? Outdoor Interpreter ? Outdoor Education Instructor ? Activity Coordinator |
| Program Successes & Highlights | Complete the CSC in as little as one semester as part of the Outdoor Recreation CSC. |
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Program Credit Requirements
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program. If you have an account and have created a Portfolio, the table includes the "Applied Credits" column. This column shows how the credits you earned based on the experiences you entered may be applied to satisfy these requirements. You should consult an advisor or counselor to find courses you can take at your current institution that will transfer to this degree.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
Please note that some courses may count towards more than one requirement such as meeting a general education requirement and a major specific requirement. The course will be listed under the first matching requirement. Please contact the institution with questions.
The program map provided below is an estimate based on courses identified as a result of reviewing your portfolio
and the requirements for the selected program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
A formal determination of credits awarded for your prior learning and their applicability to the degree requirements can only be made by the institution. The formal determination and resulting map may reflect higher or lower number of credits to be completed to achieve this program.
Requirements
Required Credits
Career Studies Certificate in Outdoor Interpretation and Education
9
Career Studies Certificate in Outdoor Interpretation and Education
9
Plan GPA 221-460-15
9
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Residency Requirement 221-460-15
3
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 6 credits may be applied to this program.
RPK 102 Requirement
2
Earn 2 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RPK 125 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RPK 170 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RPK 265 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?
| Transfer Guidance Element | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Associate Transfer Degree Completion | Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School | No |
| Credit for Prior Learning | |
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College Level Information
Number of Transfer Students
747
Percent of Accepted Transfer Students
100%, AV GPA 3.07
| College Fit Guidance | What You Need to Know |
|---|---|
| Is This College Right For Me? | Annual HC 3120, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 12, Limited Foundation Owned Housing |
| Transfer Student Catalog Year | Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year |
| First Year Student Catalog Year | Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year |
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Where Can This Degree Transfer
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
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Careers Where This Degree Applies
| O*Net Code | Name | Description | Parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11-9072.00 | Entertainment and Recreation Managers, Except Gambling | Plan, direct, or coordinate entertainment and recreational activities and operations of a recreational facility, including cruise ships and parks. | Management Occupations |
| 11-3013.00 | Facilities Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate operations and functionalities of facilities and buildings. May include surrounding grounds or multiple facilities of an organization's campus. | Management Occupations |
| 11-1021.00 | General and Operations Managers | Plan, direct, or coordinate the operations of public or private sector organizations, overseeing multiple departments or locations. Duties and responsibilities include formulating policies, managing daily operations, and planning the use of materials and human resources, but are too diverse and general in nature to be classified in any one functional area of management or administration, such as personnel, purchasing, or administrative services. Usually manage through subordinate supervisors. Excludes First-Line Supervisors. | Management Occupations |
| 11-3013.01 | Security Managers | Direct an organization's security functions, including physical security and safety of employees and facilities. | Management Occupations |
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