Outdoor Conservation and Recreation
Listed below is a collection of classes designed by a PSU Interdisciplinary Studies student. This collection of courses were approved in the past as a custom IDS major. This collection may serve as a template or starting point for future IDS students interested in a similar area of study. In addition to the custom major, every PSU student must also complete the core general education requirements.
Sample List of Contract Classes for
Outdoor Conservation and Recreation
Required of all IDS Majors:
Prior to Fall 2021
IP2225: Introduction to Interdisciplinary Studies
IP4425: Senior Seminar in Interdisciplinary Studies
Since Fall 2021
IP2000: Foundations of Interdisciplinary Studies
IP2500: Cluster Learning Springboard
IP4500: Interdisciplinary Studies Senior Seminar
Since Fall 2024
IP2000: Foundations of Interdisciplinary Studies
IP2510: Lifelong Learning Lab
IP4500: Interdisciplinary Studies Senior Seminar
Approved Contract Courses:
AP2210: Teaching Theories and Methods
AP2300: Rock Climbing Fundamentals
AP2400: Canoe Paddling Fundamentals
AP2500: Natural History and Ecology
AP3401: Immersion Wilderness First Responder
AP3810: Alpine Mountaineering
AP3950: Special Topics – Land Search and Rescue
BI3240: Conservation
ESP2100: Introduction to Environmental Science and Policy I
ESP4300: Land Conservation Techniques
GE2050: GIS I: Intro to GIS
PY3310: Environmental Ethics
SO3395: Environment and Society
TMP3060: Ecotourism