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Master of Science in Experiential and Outdoor Education - Wilderness Leadership

Western Carolina University · Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States

Target Discipline: environmentApplication Deadline: April 1, 2027Official admissions notice ↗

Academic Overview & Description

Innovative graduate curriculum based in the Great Smoky Mountains, examining environmental education pedagogy, wilderness risk management, nature-based experiential therapy, and park stewardship.

Funding & Financial Support

Funding Award: Outdoor Education Graduate Assistantships with tuition waivers
Tuition Rate: $14,800/year
Application Fee: $65

Admission & Candidate Requirements

Academic GPA: 3.0+ undergraduate GPA
English Language: IELTS 6.5+ or TOEFL 79+
Standardized Exam: Not required
Application Materials: Statement of purpose detailing outdoor leadership philosophy, CV, transcripts
Letters of Recommendation: Three letters of recommendation

Institutional Guidance

For official application submission procedures, portal logins, and faculty matching, consult Western Carolina University's detailed profile or visit the department application portal.

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