Outdoor Science Education
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 Science Education
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:
AP3100: Wilderness Expedition
AP3201: Human Nature Relationship
AP3301: Group Management
AP3500: Adventure Processing and Facilitation
BI2110: Human Anatomy and Physiology I
BI2130: Human Anatomy and Physiology Laboratory I
BI3240: Conservation
BU3460: Small Business/ Entrepreneurship
CM2910: Human Communication and Conflict
ESP2100: Introduction to Environmental Science and Policy I
ESP3000: Environmental Field Studies
GE3270: Intro to Graphic Information Systems
MA1900: Statistical Literacy in Today’s Society
PE1420: Scuba