Outdoor Recreation Programming in Boise, Idaho

 

This program includes pre-program orientation meetings on the Texas State University campus in the spring 2023 semester and will also include a required eight-day field trip to Boise, Idaho in July 2023.

Study In America Experience

Idaho Backpacking – Frank Church River of No Return Wilderness

This program will be primarily taught online (in June) except for a 1-week backpacking trip in July. In June, students will plan all aspects of the July backpacking trip. While planning, they will learn about risk management, outdoor programming, and expedition planning.

Field Trip

During our field trip, July 5th – 12th, we will spend time learning to fly fish while we adjust to the altitude, then we will backpack into the Frank Church Wilderness of No Return, as planned by the students, to alpine lakes and rivers to fly fish, camp, and be in nature. This course is taught in cooperation with the Texas State University - Outdoor Center. 

Prerequisites: REC1330 Leisure and Outdoor Recreation.

Department

 Health and Human Performance 

Course

REC 4335.D50

Outdoor Recreation Programming

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Instructor/Program Director

 Dr. Stephen Deringer Email: sd1287@txstate,edu

Program Assistant

 Dr. Rob Dussler III

Email: mrd137@txstate.edu

Course Dates

  5/30/2023 - 7/25/2023

Meeting Dates:

  • May 30, 2023
  • June 28, 2023

 

Program Travel Dates

  07/05/23 - 07/12/23 

 

Study in America Costs

Tuition, Fees, and the Program Fee are financial aid eligible.

TUITION & FEES: $922.08

Undergraduate Rate
3 Hour (1 Course)

PROGRAM FEE: $1,300

Includes Lodging, Transportation, Excursions, Most Meals, and Other Fees

IMPORTANT NOTE:
All university policies regarding installments, course drops, and refunds apply to all billed and paid tuition and fees. Course tuition and program fee will be billed and paid through SBS Billing and Payment.
 

OUTSIDE EXPENSES NOT INCLUDED IN PROGRAM FEE:
Airfare, some meals, and personal expenses are NOT included in the program fee

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APPLICATION PROCESS

Follow these steps to enroll.

STEP 3

Applications are reviewed by the Program Director & ODEL

STEP 4 - REGISTER

ODEL notifies student with registration directions

ELIGIBILITY

Participants must be accepted juniors or seniors in good academic standing.

Prerequisite: REC 1330 and REC 2335 both with grades of "C" or better or instructor approval.

Space is currently limited to up to 12 students.

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REGISTERING FOR COURSES

You must register for your course through the Student Information System/CatsWeb during the regular University registration period.

For more information about the content of the program, please contact Dr. Stephen Deringer

For questions about applying/registering, please contact the Office of Distance and Extended Learning.

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  • Course Information

    • REC 4335. Outdoor Recreation Programming.

      Students apply principles and procedures for developing and leading recreation programs in a variety of specialized, outdoor environments. Students will demonstrate competencies for Leave No Trace certification. Course is taught in cooperation with the Texas State University–Outdoor Center. Prerequisite: REC 1330 and REC 2335 both with grades of "C" or better or instructor approval.

      3 Credit Hours. 3 Lecture Contact Hours. 0 Lab Contact Hours.
      Grade Mode: Standard Letter

    • For more information related to Tuition & Fees, please visit the following pages: 

      ODEL- Costs   |   Student Business Services 

  • Drop and Refund Policy

    • Drop Refund - Refunds for a dropped extension course are given according to university policy for regular university courses on campus.  Refer to the Registrar's Web site for more information.

    • Students are able to receive a refund on the Program Fee that falls within this refund schedule. This is separate from the refund deadlines associated with tuition costs.

      The following policy applies to students that drop/withdraw from the course -

      • 100% of the Program Fee is Refundable '45' days prior to the course start date.
      • 70% of the Program Fee is Refundable '44' days prior to the course start date. 
      • 50% of the Program Fee is Refundable after the first start date of the course. 

      Students that cannot complete the program and would like to appeal the refund policy, please contact the SIA Coordinator, for more assistance. Please note: the course start date is not the first day of travel. 

  • Covid-19 Travel Information

    • If you are planning to participate in a Texas State Study in America Program you have access to On Call International, which provides medical and travel assistance services. This service is a great benefit in the event you need help while participating in the program. 

  • Study in America FAQ

    • Depending on your financial aid eligibility, it may cover tuition, fees, and the program fee. The only cost for students is the expenses in the non-program fee such as airfare, personal meals, etc. 

    • It is! Both programs provide a travel aspect to the course offering. Study in America focuses on domestic destinations, shorter traveling periods, and is more cost-efficient for the student.