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 14 days in the backcountry that meets the following criteria:
  • 14 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; gardening.