Conservation, Parks, and Outdoor Recreation Minor
Conservation, Parks, and Outdoor Recreation Minor
Conservation, Parks, and Outdoor Recreation
Undergraduate Minor
Program Delivery
On Campus, Online, Hybrid
Total Credits
18 Credits
About the Conservation, Parks, and Outdoor Recreation Minor:
This minor provides a focused-yet-flexible approach to help students interested in these areas move toward careers and/or further study in the burgeoning areas of conservation, parks, and outdoor recreation.
Focus of Study:
... are the burgeoning areas of conservation, parks, and outdoor recreation.
Program Requirements:
Minimum Minor Requirements:
- 18 credit hours
- 9 upper-division credit hours (3000-4999 level)
- 2.0 Minor GPA
- All courses must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
- Residency: Last 9 credit hours of the minor must be completed while registered at UCCS
- NOTE: Prerequisites are required before taking the BIOL courses.
Minor Requirements:
| Course / Area | Course Title | Credit Hours |
| GES Foundation Course | Complete one of the following courses: GES: 1000, 1500, 4420, 4750 | 3-4 |
| Core Courses | Complete three UNUSED courses from the following list. BIOL 3700* BIOL 3750* GEOL 1530 GES: 1010, 4280, 4410, 4420, 4500, 4650, 4750 | 9-12 |
| Electives | Complete 1-2 electives from the list below to meet total and upper-division hour requirements for the minor.
| 2-6 |
| Recommended Certifications | Students are strongly encouraged to earn certifications in Wilderness First Aid (minimum) or Wilderness First Responder (recommended) | |
Total | 18 |
Program Coursework:
For program coursework, please visit the Academic Catalog.
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