This program is delivered only through Prince William Sound College.
The Undergraduate Certificate in Outdoor Leadership is a one-year program focused on specific technical skills and the foundations of outdoor recreation for work in a professional setting such as tourism, outdoor recreation and guiding.
Admission Requirements
- Complete the Admission Requirements for Undergraduate Certificates.
Graduation Requirements
- Complete the General University Requirements for Undergraduate Certificates.
- Complete the following major requirements with a minimum grade of C:
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| KIN A161 | Wilderness First Responder | 4 |
| KIN A262 | Foundations of Outdoor Recreation | 3 |
| KIN A266 | Introduction to Safety and Risk | 3 |
| KIN A296 | Capstone: Advanced Outdoor Leadership | 4 |
| PER A170 | Backpack Alaska | 3 |
| Outdoor Skills Electives | 13 | |
| Beginning Rock Climbing | ||
| Beginning Ice Climbing | ||
| Water Safety and Rescue | ||
| Beginning River Rafting | ||
| Beginning Sea Kayaking | ||
| Beginning Cross-Country Ski: Diagonal Stride | ||
| Skiing Alaska's Backcountry | ||
| Avalanche Hazard Recognition and Evaluation | ||
| Winter Camping Alaska | ||
| Outdoor Adventure in Alaska | ||
| Beginning Mountaineering | ||
| Crevasse Rescue Techniques | ||
| Avalanche Theory II | ||
| Intermediate Sea Kayaking | ||
Advisor approved elective(s) | ||
| Total | 30 | |
A minimum of 30 credits is required for the certificate.
Program Student Learning Outcomes
Students graduating with an Undergraduate Certificate in Outdoor Leadership will be able to:
- Evaluate their personal readiness for leadership through reflection on the synthesis of their course experience and by communicating leadership behaviors verbally and in writing.
- Explain the benefits of outdoor recreation for individual and community well-being.
- Evaluate risks associated with outdoor activities and identify methods to reduce and/or mitigate those risks.
- Demonstrate proficiency in technical backcountry skills necessary for outdoor recreation professionals in the student’s area of interest.
- Demonstrate proficiency in event/trip/field excursion planning and hosting.