| Field of Study: | Youth Ministry
Outdoor Education
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| Description: | The two-year diploma program in Outdoor Leadership is ideal for students who want to develop the basic skills and competencies for leading others in wilderness environments and adventure sports. Students in their first year will complete the Emergency Rescue Technician certificate, which provides training in emergency medical response, search and rescue operations, emergency management, first aid, land navigation, wilderness travel, rope rescue, avalanche safety and risk management. Additionally, students will be introduced to alpine backpacking as well as winter travel and camping. In their second year students will receive training in rock climbing, mountaineering, ocean and river kayaking,and group management. Throughout this training students will also take courses that challenge and foster growth in their spiritual lives. Graduates may wish to enroll in the degree in Applied Leadership at Columbia (launching Fall 2018). Many diploma grads have secured employment in the adventure tourism sector or outdoor ministry positions in camping and youth work.
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