Minor in Diving Education
The Minor in Diving Education is designed specifically to support student majors in areas outside of Sport Management who want to expand their career field of choice with underwater options such as:
| Marine Biology | Assist with underwater scientific research expeditions around the world |
| Environmental Science | become a dive safety officer to protect the oceans |
| Biological Sciences (Pre-Med, Nursing) | specialize in hyperbaric medicine |
| International Business | guide economic growth from dive travel/tourism |
| Photography | double your portfolio with underwater photo opportunities |
| Criminology | become an expert in underwater crime investigations |
| Journalism | travel the globe documenting natural underwater wonders |
| Broadcast Communications | Assist elite film production crews topside & underwater |
Obtain the same professional leadership-level industry certification(s) as SM-DI student majors. Students electing this minor must satisfy all SM-Diving Industry criteria for involvement as stated in University catalog under Program Requirements. The following courses are required:
| SES 110 | Intro to Diving Sciences, Technology & Management (2) |
| SES 211 | Lifeguarding (2) |
| SES 212/ 212L | Emergency Response (3) |
| SES 226 | Seamanship (3) |
| SES 230 | Recreational Diving Theory (3) |
| SES 240/240L | Dive Accident Management & Rescue with Laboratory (3) |
| SES 311 | Tropical Diving Environments with Laboratory (3) |
| SES 351/351L | Diving Leadership Practicum (3) |
| 22 credits | |
| Recommended Electives: (3 credit hours required) | |
| SES 308 | Recreational Diving Specialties (3) |
| SES 362 | Global Sport Diving Industry (3) |
| SES 365 | Hyperbaric Physiology (3) |
| Total: 25 credits | |