Immersion Semster:
Certificate in Wilderness Leadership

Montreat College Outdoor Education Department

January - May 2010.  Call or email for information today!  Applications being accepted for Spring 2010.

• OE 306 Leadership and Group Dynamics (3 credits)
• OE 312 Outdoor Programming and Leadership: Expedition Management (4 credits)
• OE 313 Rock Climbing (4 credits)
• PE 260 Winter Outdoor Education (1 credit)
• ES 202 Field and Natural History (2 credits)
• OE 341 Practicum (2 credits)

• Wilderness Education Association (WEA) – Outdoor Leader Certification
• Wilderness First Responder (WFR) and CPR Certifications

Features:

• Over 45 days of field-based Wilderness Leadership Training from a Christian Worldview
• Attendance at a Regional or National Outdoor Education Conference
• Real world experience providing outdoor programming for local youth agencies
• Small group living/learning community on the college's Black Mountain Campus
• Wilderness First Responder Training and Certification

 Prerequisite Requirement for All Students:

• Completion of OE 180, 181 or 182 or comparable wilderness expedition

• Completion of OE 103, OE 190, (OE 112, OE 340, ES 201 - preferred)
• Sophomore or Junior Class Standing(preference given to Juniors)

How to Register:

• Complete Application and Interview Process
• If Accepted, Submit $500 non-refundable deposit by October 25, 2009
• $500 will be applied to the course fee for the program of $1,600
• Application process for Spring 2010 will close October 25, 2009