Certificate of Undergraduate Study in Adventure Education Leadership

The Certificate of Undergraduate Study (CUGS) in Adventure Education Leadership allows students to facilitate basic adventure and outdoor pursuits to expose those involved to focus attention to challenge, adventure, and growth experiences. The goal of the CUGS in Adventure Education Leadership is to prepare students for entry-level positions in the adventure education field or to diversify their ability to lead activities requiring group cohesiveness in the adventure field. The program is a combination of theory, philosophy and experiential learning. The coursework emphasizes the incorporation of physical safety, respectful environment and emotional well-being for the future leaders as well as their clientele. Students will be eligible to earn the Wilderness First Responder Certification (WFR).