Certificates
Certificates are programs of one year length for full-time students. Certificates require 9 credits of general requirements be completed as well as major requirements for a minimum of 30 credits. Requirements for the certificates may be articulated with the associate of applied science degrees. Contact an advisor for assistance in planning a program of study and choosing appropriate courses.
Students interested in a certificate should apply through the Office of Admissions (contact information below).
To view the details of our other undergraduate degree options select:
Bachelor Degrees | Associate Degrees | Certificates | Minors
OUTDOOR SKILLS & LEADERSHIP
The Outdoor Skills and Leadership program offers courses in partnership with the National Forest Service. The certificate in Outdoor Skills and Leadership is a nine month intensive humanities program designed to develop skills and characteristics that are essential to success as an individual, a group member, and a leader in outdoor and adventure settings. The program incorporates outdoor risk management, leadership skills, specific outdoor activity skills (such as rock and ice climbing, kayaking, skiing, camping), and academic work in areas such as Alaska history, science, philosophy, and communication. Both outdoor and academic courses are designed to develop not only knowledge but also personal traits such as self-reliance and good judgment. The curriculum includes 34 credits of course work and practical learning experiences. Individuals who complete the program will have the knowledge and skills to plan and manage a variety of outdoor experiences and will be well qualified for entry level positions in the outdoor industry.
ADMISSIONS
Individuals entering the certificate program must provide required application materials by July 1 of the year they wish to enroll. Please visit the ODS Web site for specific application and admission requirements.
CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
(2007-2008 CATALOG)
| Minimum Credit Hours |
34 |
| Students must complete ENGL 111 with a C or higher or place into ENGL 211 to complete this program. |
| General Requirements |
13 |
| Oral Communication Skills |
| COMM |
S235 |
Small Group Communication and Team Building* |
3 |
| *Grade C or better |
| Other Skills |
| ODS |
S193 |
Wilderness First Responder |
4 |
| ODS |
S206 |
Outdoor Leadership |
3 |
| PHIL |
S271 |
Perspectives on the Natural World |
3 |
| Additional courese may be needed to prepare students to complete required courses. |
| Program Requirements |
21 |
| Select from the following (21 credits total): |
| ODS |
S114 |
Backpacking in SE Alaska |
1 |
| ODS |
S115 |
Winter Backpacking in SE Alaska |
1 |
| ODS |
S116 |
Introduction to Rock Climbing |
1 |
| ODS |
S117 |
Introduction to Ice Climbing |
1 |
| ODS |
S118 |
Avalanche Evaluation and Theory Level I |
2 |
| ODS |
S133 |
Introduction to Sea Kayaking |
1 |
| ODS |
S148 |
Backcountry Skiing and Snowboarding |
1 |
| ODS |
S205 |
Backcountry Travel and Navigation |
2 |
| ODS |
S221 |
Glacier Travel & Crevasse Rescue Fundamentals |
2 |
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Advisor-approved elective |
2 |
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Related academic electives* |
9 |
| *Elective courses must be chosen from the list found on the ODS Web site. At least 3 of the 9 elective credits must be chosen from the courses indicated as having an Alaskan focus. Some academic elective courses have prerequisites. Students should note that they are only allowed to take courses for which they meet the prerequisites. |
CONTACT INFORMATION
University of Alaska Southeast
Office of Admissions
11120 Glacier Highway
Juneau, Alaska 99801
Ph: 907-796-6100
Ph: 877-465-4827 ext. 6100 (toll free)
Program Web site: www.uas.alaska.edu/ods
Email: admissions@uas.alaska.edu
