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 | lead 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 | lead elite film production crews 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 acceptance as stated under Program Requirements. The following courses are required:
| SES 110 | Intro to Diving Sciences, Technology & Management (2) |
| SES 211 | Lifeguarding (2) |
| SES 212 | Emergency Response (3) |
| SES 226 | Seamanship (3) |
| SES 230 | Recreational Diving Theory (3) |
| SES 240 | Dive Accident Management & Rescue (3) |
| SES 311 | Tropical Diving Environments (3) |
| SES 351 | Diving Leadership & Practicum (3) |
| 22 credits | |
| Recommended Electives: (3 credit hours required) | |
|---|---|
| SES 304 | Recreational Diving Specialties (3) |
| SES 308 | Underwater Photography (3) |
| SES 362 | Diving Bus Mgmt, Retailing &Practicum (3) |
| SES 365 | Hyperbaric Phys & Decompression Theory (3) |
| Total: 25 credits | |
