This is a nine-month humanities program that offers Â鶹´«Ã½s the opportunity to better understand their relation to the natural world & to develop skills & characteristics that are essential to success as an individual, group member or leader in outdoor adventure settings. The program incorporates risk management, leadership & outdoor activity skills, & academic work. ODS courses are short term & intense, often occurring on weekends & evenings.
Additional Information
Requirements: Students must complete the UAS admissions process and apply for the certificate. Transcripts are required. Students are required to demonstrate a level of competence in English and Math.
Costs: A certification in Wilderness First Responder (WFR) is required & is offered two-weeks prior to the fall semester. Students are responsible for the cost of tuition, fees & housing during this time. Four credits associated with WFR may be waived if the Â鶹´«Ã½ has recently received the WFR certificate elsewhere. ODS courses are subject to higher course fees due to equipment, transportation & university insurance. Many participants often take more than 15 credits/ semester also increasing costs.
Access Types:
Direct: Â鶹´«Ã½ may apply and go directly to the program site from the home campus if approved
Competitive: not all eligible applicants will have the opportunity to participate
Open: open to all eligible applicants who meet stated deadlines
Contact Information
Forest Wagner Assistant Professor of Outdoor Studies 907-796-6361 (P) 907-796-6406 (F) fjwagner@uas.alaska.edu
11066 Auke Lake Way Henderickson Bldg 203 Juneau, AK 99801
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