Admission Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution; may substitute professional/personal experience or supplemental coursework if the degree is not in a field of study that provides sufficient preparation and skills for successful completion of the program.
- An official copy of academic transcripts and a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0 (4.0 scale) on the last 90 credits.
- Three letters of recommendation that specifically evaluate academic and/or professional skills and abilities to pursue graduate studies in the adventure programming discipline.
- Personal statement (500 words maximum) describing the nature of the student’s interest in MOAEL, teaching/guiding philosophy, academic and work objectives, leadership experience, and how the Master in OAL will help the student fulfill those interests and objectives. This writing piece should include 3 references and will serve as a writing sample. Use APA style for in-text citations and reference section.
- Submission of copies of all professional, state, national, and international certifications and certificates, such as American Mountain Guide Association (AMGA), American Canoe Association (ACA), Professional Climbing Instructor Association (PCIA), Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI), Rescue 3 International, American Institute for Avalanche Research and Education (AIARE), and/or Leave No Trace Master Educator (LNT).
- Submit a resume or CV showing work experience.
- Submit a video interview depicting your recorded responses to prompts (video should be under 6 minutes in length). See Checklist for a link to directions and prompts.
- Submit a logbook demonstrating professional and/or personal field experience. Generally, the categories of a logbook at the very least include the activity; the date and duration; location; difficulty rating; and your roles in the trip, such as an instructor or personal endeavor.
Contact the Outdoor Adventure Leadership Program
SOU Outdoor Adventure Leadership Program
1250 Siskiyou Blvd.
Ashland, OR 97520
541.552.6526
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