Wilderness Studies Certificate

The Certificate in Wilderness Studies is offered through the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies. This certificate provides students with a comprehensive foundation of wilderness travel and outdoor technical skill development and practice that is applied in an outdoor context in selected natural environments. The certificate in Wilderness Studies incorporates the knowledge and skills of outdoor leadership, outdoor trip planning, outdoor programming, and related technical skills. The certificate reflects the students’ ability to learn outdoor skills and techniques for working or participating in various outdoor programs and environments.