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 220	LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT IN RECREATION EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT	3
RCLS 333	FACILITATION AND GROUP DYNAMICS IN RECREATION MANAGEMENT	4
RCLS 335	PRACTITIONER TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT IN RECREATION EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT	4
RCLS 380	EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING AND LEADERSHIP	4
RCLS 470	ORGANIZATIONAL MANAGEMENT AND ADMINISTRATION IN RECREATION EXPERIENCE MANAGEMENT	4
or MGMT 326	ORGANIZATION THEORY AND BEHAVIOR
Total Credits		19

Students who earn an Experiential Training and Development minor from EWU should be able to:

• convey the history, philosophy, and foundational concepts of experiential learning concepts to other practitioners;
• explain appropriate facilitation skills for group problem-solving initiatives and activities;
• employ a variety of debriefing techniques and tools to aid in effective group processing; 
• demonstrate technical skills for low and high elements;
• use analytical skills to apply experiential learning theory into practice;
• develop immersive learning programs that focus on adult learning, experiential learning, and organizational development;
• custom design experiences that drive transformation in individuals, groups, and organizations utilizing proven leadership assessments.