Additional Admission Requirements

MA Transpersonal Counseling Psychology:
Wilderness Therapy

Please note: The fall 2010 semester for the Wilderness Therapy concentration will begin with a 10-day Wilderness Intensive August 2–12, 2010.

In addition to the standard graduate admission requirements, the following is required for MA Transpersonal Counseling Psychology: Wilderness Therapy:

• 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.
• Supplemental Prerequisite Form: 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 10 days in the back country that meets the following criteria:
  • 10 days outside under the stars (no huts, cabins or hostels)
  • travel by personal means
  • carry all necessary gear for food and equipment (no car camping or use of   horses, lamas or sherpas)
  • students may design their own 10 day back country trip
• 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.
• Adequate physical & medical 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.