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Additional Admission Requirements
MA Transpersonal Counseling Psychology:
Wilderness Therapy
In addition to the standard graduate admission requirements, the following is required for MA Transpersonal Counseling Psychology: Wilderness Therapy:
MA Transpersonal Counseling Psychology: Wilderness Therapy Supplemental Application and Prerequisite Form
- Prior work experience in a clinical setting is recommended; experience in working with others is essential.
- Personal maturity
- Master's level writing ability and strong verbal communication skills.
- An on-site interview is required for all applicants who are being considered.
- Applicants must have completed course work in Abnormal Psychology (3), Developmental Psychology (3) and Theories of Personality (3).
- Experience in wilderness travel, campcraft and leave-no-trace camping including a trip (as leader or participant) of at least 11 days in the backcountry that meets the following criteria:
- 11 days outside under the stars (no huts, cabins or hostels)
- travel by personal means (no horses, rafts or kayaks)
- carry all necessary gear for food and equipment (no car camping or use of horses, lamas or sherpas)
- For more information on guided wilderness trips, please go to:
www.nols.edu
www.outwardbound.com
http://www.olts-bt.com
- Preferably students have developed one outdoor skill besides backpacking.
- Advanced first aid skills (students are required to complete a Wilderness First Responder course by the beginning of their second year.)
- Adequate physical condition to participate in the program’s field activities. This includes the ability to carry a forty to fifty-pound backpack on and off trail for five to ten miles in a day, intermediate-level swimming ability, ability and willingness to participate in rock climbing, horseback riding and gardening.
- For more information on required physical condition and the medical forms needed to be admitted into the TCP Wilderness Program, please see: Medical Record Form & Confidential Medical Record Form.
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