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Sustainable Trails

The Sustainable Trails minor curriculum welcomes students from various fields who are interested in trails development, programming and management, as well as design. An admission requirement of a minimum GPA of 2.75 + resume, statement of purpose is requested.

A minimum grade of C- is required in all courses for the minor.

Minor Requirements

Required Courses Credit Hours Rotation Length of Course
LARC 332: Recreation, Trails, and Community Development 3 Fall 8 Weeks
RESM 440: Foundations of Applied GIS* 3* Fall/Summer 16 Weeks
LARC 334: Sustainable Trails: Design Concepts 3 Spring First 8 Weeks
LARC 435: Sustainable Trails: Design Detailing & Drainage 3 TBD 16 Weeks
RPTR 436: Sustainable Trails: Engagement 3 Spring Second 8 Weeks
LARC 437: Sustainable Trails: Practicum Experience 3 TBD 16 Weeks
Total Hours: 17 or 18

*Note: RESM 443: Intro GIS for Trail Planners (2 cr), when offered, can be substituted for RESM 440 (3 cr), but is not planned for the 21–22 academic year.


Minor Contact:  Peter Butler

Minor Code - U190