The minor in Diving Technology and Methods combines practical scuba training with advanced coursework highlighting scientific and specialized applications of diving. Students gain professional diving certifications and experience in scientific diving research . Students in any major may establish a minor field of study in Diving Technology and Methods through completing hours from the designated courses.

In addition to the course requirements, students must:

• Maintain compliance with training agency requirements.
• Maintain a GPA of 2.5.
• Maintain good health and fitness appropriate to the level of diving required. Adverse behaviors that put the diver or other participants at risk such as the use of alcohol or certain medicines may require the diver to be removed from the program.

Course List

Code	Title	Semester Credit Hours
Select from:		16
KINE 199	Required Physical Activity (Conditioning Swimming)
KINE 199	Required Physical Activity (Positive Impact Diving)
DIVE 250	SCUBA Diving I
DIVE 251	SCUBA Diving II
DIVE 260	Scuba Diving III
DIVE 330	Rescue Diving
DIVE 331	Alternative Diving Technology
DIVE 357	Dive Leadership – Divemaster
Total Semester Credit Hours		16

Minimum of 8 hours at 300-400 level.

Must complete a medical statement or have recreational scuba divers physician examination.

Must maintain a GPA of 2.5.

Must maintain good health and fitness appropriate to the level of diving required.