Therapeutic Wilderness Studies
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
Therapeutic Wilderness Studies
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
AP3100: Wilderness Expedition
AP3201: Human Nature Relationship
AP3301: Group Management
AP3401: Immersion Wilderness First Responder
AP3500: Adventure Processing and Facilitation
AP3950: Adventure Education Special Topics Adventure Therapy
CD1000: Intro to Childhood Studies
PS2010: Introduction to General Psychology
PS3320: Abnormal Psychology
SW3300: Mental Health and Society
SW3700: Social Statistics