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Career Studies Certificate
Southwest Virginia Community College
Program Details
Career Studies Certificate in Guide Essentials
Career Studies CertificateCareer Studies Certificate in Guide Essentials
Southwest Virginia Community College
The Career Studies Certificate in Guide Essentials prepares students to lead outdoor excursions for a variety of outdoor recreation activities and events. The courses provide the student with the skills he/she needs to be successful working for an outfitter, adventure camp, national, state or local Parks, or other recreational venue. 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.
Outcomes
• State a philosophy of recreation, use of natural resources and impact recreation activities have on the natural resources and watershed. • Prepare for a wilderness excursion for both planned and unplanned experiences. • Protect the outdoor environment when implementing outdoor programming by following principles of leave no trace. • Perform basic first-aid and CPR and stabilize a patient when help is more than 30 minutes away. • Demonstrate knowledge of outdoor recreational skills and activities. • Analyze scenario situations related to be a trip leader and apply problem solving skills to maximize health and safety and minimize environmental impact. • Demonstrate land navigation skills using compass, GPS and topography.
Program Overview & Guidance
Delivery Mode
In-Person
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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. - Wilderness and Remote First Aid Certification - Leave No Trace Trainer Certification Occupational Objectives: ? Guide ? Outfitter ? Adventure Leader ? Trip Leader ? Camp Counselor ? Summer Camp Instructor |
| 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
Please look above to see if a Transfer Guide is available for this program. lf you are a current Virginia Community College student or are planning to start at a Virginia Community College before transferring to this institution and program, please follow the Transfer Guide to plan your courses at the community college.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. 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 can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
The table below provides the requirements to complete this program if you are not following a Transfer Guide. 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 can find schools where you can take courses that will transfer and apply to this degree using the Where Can I Find An Equivalent Course feature in the Transfer Tools menu.
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 Guide Essentials
10
Career Studies Certificate in Guide Essentials
10
Plan GPA 221-459-02
10
This requires a minimum GPA of 2
Residency Requirement 221-459-02
3
Transfer credits will be evaluated, and as applicable, up to 7 credits may be applied to this program.
RPK 100 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RPK 103 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RPK 140 Requirement
1
Earn 1 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RPK 141 Requirement
3
Earn 3 credits by completing courses from the following Course:
RPK 160 Requirement
2
Earn 2 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
This section displays degrees most closely related to this program
and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the
next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to
visit that program page.
| Institution | Title | Degree | Award Name | Award Level | Delivery Mode |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| George Mason University | Recreation Management, BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | Hybrid |
| Old Dominion University | Park Recreation Tourism Sds-BS | Bachelor | Bachelor of Science | 4-Year | In-Person |
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 |
Cost To Complete