Leadership in Outdoor-based Adventure Education Certificate
Program Description
The Leadership in Outdoor-based Adventure Education Certificate is a 15 credit graduate program comprised of 5 courses. The curriculum consists of a multi-disciplinary program designed for working professionals (ex. educators, youth workers, camp counselors, therapists, social workers, recreation directors, and others) who are interested in complementing their existing practices with an experiential-based approach to learning. Using the outdoors and the natural world as a resource, students develop familiarity and competencies in a variety of activities and skills associated with the field of Adventure Education.
Admissions Standards and Criteria
To apply for enrollment in the Leadership in Outdoor-based Adventure Education Certification Program, a student must submit documents as outlined in the graduate admissions section as well as:
- A personal statement (maximum 300 words.) The statement should describe the student's goals and reasons for applying to the program and include information about previous course work, training or work experiences related to the program. It should also discuss specifically the strengths the student will bring and the areas of competency the student will need to develop.
- MAT/GRE/GMAT exams not required
Program of Study
The Communications Media Certificate Program required courses are offered in the following paired sequence:
EXSS 7000 Foundations of Outdoor-based Adventure Education 3 S.H.
EXSS 7500 Programs in Outdoor-based Adventure Education 3 S.H.
EXSS 8000 Essentials Skills in Outdoor-based Adventure Education 3 S.H.
EXSS 9000 Leadership in Outdoor-based Adventure Education 3 S.H.
EXSS 9500 Internship Experience in Outdoor-based Adventure Education 3 S.H.
Total for Certificate 15 S.H.
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