To begin to address the issue of transfer in order to meet employer and societal needs, reasoning and problem solving skill development must be an integrated part of an interdisciplinary program of study in higher education classrooms (Lynton & Elman, 1987)—a program or environment that places students in situations where they can practice solving problems in a meaningful and constructive manner. One educational strategy that can be implemented in a higher education classroom in order to help bridge the gap between higher education and employment requirements is the use of rich environments for active learning (REALs). Providing an alternative approach to the typical lecture-based delivery of instruction found in many higher education classrooms, rich environments for active learning are comprehensive instructional systems that: