College of the Great Smoky Mountains - Southwestern Community College, serving Jackson, Macon,  and Swain Counties and Cherokee/ Qually Boundary

 

 




Meet the Faculty:
Paul Wolf
Paul J. Wolf
B.S., Mankato State University; M.A.Ed., Western Carolina University
828.488.6413
Swain Center - Bryson City
pjwolf@southwesterncc.edu

 

 


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In the news -

Paul WolfPaul Wolf leads TV reporter to Rudolf hideout - Paul Wolf was the guide for the 11Alive team. Wolf teaches wilderness survival at Southwestern Community College in North Carolina. The location of Rudolph's lair was in steep terrain, one of the most rugged sections of the western North Carolina mountains. (read story on 11.alive.com)

 


 

 
 
Outdoor Leadership

 

Transfer agreements between Southwestern Community College and other colleges or universities allow graduates of certain SCC programs to transfer credits towards a Bachelor of Science degree to the participating university or college. The amount of transferable credit varies among programs and colleges. Please refer to the specific agreements for details on transferable credits.TThis curriculum is designed to prepare individuals to be successful professionals in outdoor adventure, education and leadership.

Course work includes technical training in the areas such as backpacking, canoeing, kayaking, and rock-climbing. These skills are taught through facilitation and experiential learning methodologies. This course of study includes interpersonal skills and leadership skills such as group process, conflict resolution, program planning and management issues.
Graduates from this program will have a sound background in outdoor leadership blended with a solid foundation of general education, business, and computer skills.

Graduates are prepared for employment in the adventure tourism industry, therapeutic wilderness programs, specialized adventure/leadership programs, adventure programs for youth, challenge course industry, city, county, and state outdoor programs, public and private outdoor education centers, and private and public school outdoor programs.

Associate in Applied Science Degree - (AAS) A55330

Prefix Number Title
Class
Lab
Clin
Credit
Fall Semester 1        
click on title for course description
CIS 110 Introduction to Computers 2 2 0 3
ENG 111 Expository Writing 3 0 0 3
ODL 110 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership 2 2 0 3
ODL 120 Challenge Course Facilitation 1 4 0 3
ODL 130 Water-Based Activities I 1 6 0 3
PSY 150 General Psychology 3 0 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 12 14 0 18
             
Spring Semester 1        
ENG 114 Professional Research and Reporting 3 0 0 3
ODL 115 Methods of Experiential Education 2 2 0 3
ODL 125 Wilderness First Responder 3 3 0 4
ODL 135 Land-Based Activities I 1 6 0 3
WEB 110 Internet / Web Fundamentals 2 3 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 11 14 0 16
             
Summer Semester 1        
BUS 137 Principles of Management 3 0 0 3
*** *** Humanities Elective 3 0 0 3
Choose one of the following:        
COE 111 Co-op Work Experience 0 0 10 1
ODL 138 Field Experience I 1 9 0 4
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 6-7 0-9 0-10 7-10
             
Fall Semester 2        
BUS 230 Small Business Management 3 0 0 3
MAT 140 Survey of Mathematics 3 0 0 3
ODL 210 Water-Based Activities II 1 6 0 3
ODL 215 Administration & Policy of Public Lands 3 0 0 3
*** *** Technical Elective 0-3 0-6 0 1-3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 10-13 6-12 0 13-15
              
Spring Semester 2        
ODL 212 Land-Based Activities II 1 6 0 3
ODL 220 Climbing 1 4 0 3
ODL 228 ODL for Special Populations 2 2 0 3
ODL 286 Issues in Outdoor Leadership 2 2 0 3
Choose one of the following:        
COE 121 Co-op Work Experience II 0 0 10 1
ODL 238 Field Experience II 1 9 0 4
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 6-7 14-23 0-10 13-19
              
Total Semester Hour Credits: 66-74  
             
Technical Electives        
BUS 110 Introduction to Business 3 0 0 3
MED 182 CPR, First Aid & Emergency I 1 2 0 2
ODL 240 Pack Animals 1 3 0 2
ODL 244 Caving 1 3 0 2
ODL 250 Biking 1 3 0 2
ODL 260 Challenge Course Management 1 4 0 3
ODL 265 Raft Guide Training 0 2 0 1
ODL 270 Swift Water Rescue 0 2 0 1
ODL 280 Desert/Alpine Orientation 1 6 0 3
ODL 284 Principles of Ecotourism 2 2 0 3


CERTIFICATE C55330
Prefix Number Title
Class
Lab
Clin
Credit
Fall Semester 1        
click on title for course description
ODL 110 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership 2 2 0 3
ODL 115 Methods of Experiential Education 2 2 0 3
Choose two of the following:        
MED 182 CPR, First Aid & Emergency I 1 2 0 2
ODL 125 Wilderness First Responder 3 3 0 4
Choose two of the following:        
ODL 120 Challenge Course Facilitation 1 4 0 3
ODL 130 Water-Based Activities I 1 6 0 3
ODL 135 Land-Based Activities I 1 6 0 3
ODL 220 Climbing 1 4 0 3
      ___ ___ ___ ___
    Totals 7-9 14-19 0 14-16

Total Semester Hour Credits: 14-16
 

 


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