Additional required electives chosen in consultation with student's Guidance Committee. Students complete a minimum of five courses (20 credits) within, or directly related to, their chosen area of inquiry.
Select two advanced inquiry education courses (e.g., EDUC 979 Applied Multilevel Modeling ), courses in a different specialization, or courses taken in another department (e.g., psychology, sociology, economics, family studies).
As a step toward Ph.D. candidacy, students must satisfactorily complete a qualifying paper as well as all other program requirements. After completing most of their coursework, and under advice of the student’s guidance committee, students may formally undertake the qualifying paper. The student formally proposes a qualifying paper concept to the guidance committee and undertakes writing the paper once the proposal is approved. The paper is evaluated by the student's guidance committee. The qualifying paper is used to evaluate the student's general knowledge in relevant areas of inquiry, and their fitness for engaging in research, particularly in the subject proposed for the dissertation.
To complete the degree, the student must present and defend a dissertation of original research and publishable quality.
Deadlines : Applications must be completed by the following deadlines in order to be reviewed for admission:
Application fee : $65
Campus : Durham
New England Regional : RI VT
Accelerated Masters Eligible : No
Students claiming in-state residency must also submit a Proof of Residence Form . This form is not required to complete your application, but you will need to submit it after you are offered admission, or you will not be able to register for classes.
If you attended UNH or Granite State College (GSC) after September 1, 1991, and have indicated so on your online application, we will retrieve your transcript internally; this includes UNH-Durham, UNH-Manchester, UNH Non-Degree work and GSC.
If you did not attend UNH, or attended prior to September 1, 1991, then you must upload a copy (PDF) of your transcript in the application form. International transcripts must be translated into English.
If admitted , you must then request an official transcript be sent directly to our office from the Registrar's Office of each college/university attended. We accept transcripts both electronically and in hard copy:
Transcripts from all previous post-secondary institutions must be submitted and applicants must disclose any previous academic or disciplinary sanctions that resulted in their temporary or permanent separation from a previous post-secondary institution. If it is found that previous academic or disciplinary separations were not disclosed, applicants may face denial and admitted students may face dismissal from their academic program.
Recommendation letters submitted by relatives or friends, as well as letters older than one year, will not be accepted.
Prepare a brief but careful statement regarding:
1) reasons you wish to do graduate work in this field, including your immediate and long-range objectives, and 2) your specific research or professional interest and experiences in this field. A second essay is required. It must discuss one issue in the field of education that is of interest to you. Explore the opportunities and challenges this issue poses and explain why you find it personally compelling. It should be 1000 to 1500 words in length.
Statements must be included with your submitted application.
All applicants are encouraged to contact programs directly to discuss program-specific application questions.
Prospective international students are required to submit TOEFL, IELTS, or equivalent examination scores. English Language Exams may be waived if English is your first language. If you wish to request a waiver, then please visit our Test Scores webpage for more information.
Children and youth in communities.
The Children and Youth in Communities option is concerned with the support of positive child and youth development in community-based settings, and focuses on the ways in which societal and cultural institutions – including schools – shape developmental pathways, as well as the ways identities are formed as children and youth interpret their own academic, social, community, sexual, and political experiences. The program emphasizes an ecological and strengths-based view of children and youth, and sees individual learning and development as reciprocal with community growth and cultural transformation.
The Children and Youth in Communities option is a joint effort between the College of Liberal Arts and College of Health and Human Services faculty. This approach provides students with a comprehensive scholarly and professional understanding of the social, cultural, psychological, physical, emotional and academic experiences of children and youth in local, national, and global contexts.
In the Curriculum and Instruction/Teacher Education program students study curriculum understanding and teacher development at all levels of schooling, ranging from early childhood to adulthood. Students integrate theory and classroom practice in preparation for a future in teaching.
Curriculum and Instruction/Teacher Education are combined here because these two areas have considerable overlap, both in subject matter and in the career patterns of graduates, and as such have considerable overlap in course selection.
Experiential/Outdoor Education area of inquiry is selected by those interested in the fields of adventure programming and experiential education in schools and other educational settings. It is a collaborative area of inquiry, in which doctoral students work with faculty from the Education Department in the College of Liberal Arts and from the College of Health and Human Services. Foci of doctoral studies in this area of inquiry have included the following topics:
This specialization draws from such fields as educational administration, school law, collective bargaining, policy analysis, leadership, and higher education. Individuals who seek faculty positions in educational administration, higher education, and policy analysis often select this strand for specialization. Similarly, individuals who seek leadership positions in elementary and secondary schools as well as in higher education select this strand for their concentration. Graduates of this doctoral strand have assumed positions in higher education both as faculty members and as administrators. Our graduates have also used their preparation in leadership and policy to assume such positions as superintendent, director, and principal.
Our doctoral students have written quality dissertations on such subjects as school finance, supervision of employees in K-12 settings, as well as higher education cooperative extension, the role of chief information officers in higher education, and sexual harassment.
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Outdoor Recreation Economy
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The Outdoor Recreation Economy program at CU Boulder provides learners with a variety of opportunities to expand their knowledge and advance their careers in the outdoor recreation industry. This program’s flexible options allow you to engage in a way that fits both your career goals and your budget. Become an innovative leader, foster sustainable business operations, govern and promote access to public lands or leverage outdoor amenities to grow local, sustainable economies.
I ultimately knew that I’d be working full-time while I was earning my master’s degree, and I loved that the classes were so flexible to fit around my job and spending my weekends outdoors. But at the same time, I wanted to have fully involved and collaborative online classes that were focused on the outdoor industry, which is exactly what the program has offered me. – Cassie Elrod | Outdoor Recreation Economy Program Student
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Career-relevant coursework for professional advancement
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2 to 3 years to complete
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The Outdoor Recreation Economy program is designed to provide you with the ultimate flexibility in how you gain the education you need. If you'd like to test the waters of the program before applying, you can enroll in one or more graduate certificates or take individual courses for credit as a non-degree student.
If you are not ready to commit to a master’s program or just need background and expertise in a particular topic, you might like to complete one or more of the graduate certificates .
Choose from the following five certificate options:
You may take individual credit courses within the Outdoor Recreation Economy Program as a non-degree student, which means you need not be enrolled in a master’s or certificate program.
This option may be a great fit for you if you:
The Outdoor Recreation Economy program at CU Boulder is the only completely online graduate program of its kind in the nation. We offer a comprehensive, industry-relevant education taught by recognized leaders in the outdoor and business fields.
The program’s design provides you with the greatest possible flexibility so you can tailor your coursework and schedule to fit your needs, and participate in the program no matter where you are located. It also leverages the university’s location in Colorado—and its deep connection with the outdoor recreation economy—to provide students with real-world problems to work on and learn from.
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Outdoor Leadership and Education
Graduate Certificate
The outdoors is an essential part of Maine’s heritage and an increasingly critical component of our modern economy. According to the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Economic Analysis , Maine’s outdoor recreation economy generates more than $3 billion annually and the state ranks in the top 10 nationally in terms of the percentage of its gross domestic product that comes from outdoor industries. The sector is particularly important for the sustainability of rural communities. Maine needs a skilled cadre of stewards, educators and outdoor guides to lead groups knowledgeably, ethically and safely on trips in our wilderness and natural resources. The 15-credit Outdoor Leadership and Education graduate certificate at the University of Maine is designed to provide students with a combination of hands-on practices and theory to help facilitate meaningful, high-quality outdoor learning opportunities for participants of all ages. The curriculum is focused on the professional knowledge and field experiences needed for anyone interested in successfully incorporating more experiential and place-based learning into settings such as PK-12 schools, as well as post-secondary and adult education.
Students who complete the Outdoor Education and Leadership graduate certificate will:
This 15-credit graduate certificate is offered in collaboration with the University of Maine at Machias and requires two courses (6 credits) in Outdoor Leadership, two courses (6 credits) in Pedagogy of Place and a practicum or field experience course (3 credits). More information about when the courses are offered and the method of instruction is below.
Maine ranks among the top five states nationally in terms of the percentage of its economy coming from the outdoor recreation industry. In addition to practicing teachers in PK-12 schools looking to gain skills and experience in outdoor education and instruction, this certificate may be appropriate for people in careers such as guiding and outfitting, wilderness therapy and natural resource management.
Our outstanding faculty have a wealth of research and practical knowledge to help working educators and other professionals address current challenges in education and improve the human condition. Courses in this graduate certificate program are taught by faculty from our School of Kinesiology, Physical Education and Athletic Training and the University of Maine at Machias’ Outdoor Recreation and Leadership program.
Applications must be completed via the UMaine Graduate School’s online application form . Although we accept new students on a rolling basis, preference will be given to students who submit by the following dates:
Additional requirements or considerations:
Lauren Jacobs Lecturer of Outdoor Leadership, University of Maine [email protected] 207.581.4930 Karen Beeftink Associate Professor of Environmental Recreation and Tourism Management, University of Maine at Machias [email protected] 207.255.1249
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Pfeiffer University equips outdoor education and Leadership graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in the growth industry of the outdoors. With a bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Education and Leadership, graduates can pursue many different fields including Adventure and Environmental Education, Conservation Law, Outdoor Programing, Youth Ministry, and more.
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Pfeiffer’s undergraduate Outdoor Education and Leadership program provides students who have a passion for the outdoors to build on knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to utilize aspects of the outdoors to influence people either individually or as groups. The interdisciplinary program includes courses from education, communication, counseling and human services, psychology, business and environmental studies.
With a 340-acre Pfeiffer campus as well as quick access to Morrow Mountain State Park, Uwharrie National Forest, Lake Tillery, Badin Lake, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center, students in this program will have the opportunity to go beyond the traditional classroom experience and be emersed into training and experiences necessary to serve in a variety of outdoor educational experiences.
To be admitted to the Outdoor Education and Leadership program, you must first apply to Pfeiffer using our undergraduate admissions application.
Pfeiffer’s Outdoor Education and Leadership program combines a wide range of courses including psychology, communications, business, health and wellness, sociology, and more, so that graduates can successfully plan, implement, and evaluate programs to meet the diverse needs of those served in the outdoor industry. Students make a minimum investment of 59 semester hours in required courses and specialty studies, in addition to general education requirements and electives. Students will also complete an internship within the field.
With most of the Outdoor Education and Leadership courses having an experiential learning component, students will get hands-on experience throughout their time within the program. Students will also complete a required internship, giving them real-world experience within the field.
History majors interested in joining the workforce immediately after graduation may pursue professions such as:
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Ken Gilbertson, PhD, is a professor of outdoor education in the department of applied human services at the University of Minnesota-Duluth (UMD), where he is also director of the Center for Environmental Education. He has more than 50 years of experience teaching outdoor and environmental education at the college level and has conducted wilderness education, taught at nature centers and ...
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