Minor in Experiential Training & Development

About

The Experiential Training and Development (ETD) Minor broadens the reach of any degree by adding additional course work in experiential learning, adult learning theory, and organizational development and creating opportunities to put that theory into practice. The end goal is to provide students the experiences and skill development they need to heighten individual, group and organizational performance in the places they work and beyond.

For more information, contact Chris Cindric at ccindric@ewu.edu or 509.359.6545.

Curriculum & Requirements Suggested Schedule

Our Challenge Course

Careers in Experiential Training and Development

With a minor in Experiential Training and Development you'll have the experience needed to work in a variety of settings.


Experiential Leadership

Team Development

Group Facilitation

Challenge Course Practitioner Certification

Successful completion of the RCLS 335: Challenge Course Practitioner class leads to an EWU Challenge Course Practitioner Certification and qualifies a student to be eligible to work for the EWU WAMS Challenge Course Program (these are paid positions). Students are welcome to take this class on its own to earn the certification without completing the other course requirements for the minor.

What You'll Learn

The following information comes from the official EWU catalog, which outlines all degree requirements and serves as the guide to earning a degree. Courses are designed to provide a well-rounded and versatile degree, covering a wide range of subject areas.

Experiential Training and Development Minor

Experiential Training and Development (ETD) sits at the confluence of experiential learning, adult learning, and organizational development. ETD professionals are trained practitioners whose actions result in heightened individual, group, and organizational performance, the outcome is to positively transform the workplace and benefit our world. 

Students must earn at least a C in all courses in the minor. All courses for the minor must be completed at EWU; transfer credits are not accepted for minor completion. A minimum of 19 credits is required for the minor as well as a minimum of 40 hours of documented facilitation and experiential leadership experience.

Required Courses
RCLS 220LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN RECREATION EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT3
RCLS 333FACILITATION AND GROUP DYNAMICS IN RECREATION MANAGEMENT4
RCLS 335PRACTITIONER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IN RECREATION EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT4
RCLS 380EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP4
RCLS 470ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION IN RECREATION EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT4
or MGMT 326 ORGANIZATION THEORY AND BEHAVIOR
Total Credits19