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Graduate Program

Master Of Science In Outdoor And Environmental Education

The Master of Science in Outdoor and Environmental Education (MSOEE) will provide traditional graduate students training in outdoor and environmental education literacy, pedagogy, and programming using APU’s active learning model. The 36 credit degree program aims to develop graduate level competencies by offering three semesters of intense, hands on education utilizing the Dewolf/Kellogg and APU Campuses. Students will finish their degree by completing a thesis at either the Anchorage or Palmer campus.

Admissions

The general requirements for admission to graduate studies at APU are found at the beginning of the section describing the graduate program. In addition, there are several specific requirements for the MSOEE program as follows:

1. Letters of Recommendation. Submit three current letters of recommendation
2. Resume. Submit a current resume.
3. Standardized Test. Submit scores from the Millers Analogy Test (MAT) or the Graduate Record Exam (GRE).
4. Essay. Submit an essay outlining their interest in the program and professional goals.
5. Admission Deadline. The deadline to submit an application is July 1st for Fall semester, November 1st for Spring semester.

MSOEE Prerequisites

Successfully complete twelve (12) semester credit hours of science or natural history courses at the undergraduate level.

MSOEE Degree Requirements

Each Master of Science in Outdoor and Environmental Education graduate is required to complete the following courses:

Required Courses			Credit Hours
ES	601	Research Methods	3
OEE	605	The Literacy of Outdoor and Environmental Ed	3
OEE	607	Teaching Techniques in Outdoor and Envir. Ed	3
OEE	609	Assessment of Outdoor and Environmental Ed	3
OEE	611	Curriculum Design for Outdoor Educators	3
Electives (at least two graduate science courses)			9
Practicum			3
Thesis			9
Total			36