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One-semester Graduate Residency

Program Description
Program Benefits
Program Costs
To Apply

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Program Description
The McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS) Graduate Residency in Environmental Education (GREE) is a one-semester training program (August 17 - November 20, 2009) leading to 11 University of Idaho Graduate Credits.

The major components of this program are:

Graduate Residency Class of 2006
Who Should Apply?
Prospective graduate students with undergraduate degrees in natural resources, education, the liberal arts, the traditional sciences, fisheries and wildlife, forestry, geography, outdoor recreation, environmental science etc. interested in pursuing careers as:
  • Teachers at all grade levels in both public and private schools.
  • Educators and program directors in museums, science centers, nature centers and environmental education programs.
  • Researchers and natural resource managers.
  • Instructors in experiential outdoor programs.
  • Executive directors and program managers of non-profit field science schools.
  • Outreach educators for advocacy and conservation groups.

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Meet the Class of 2009!


Admission Requirements
Students who satisfy all criteria listed below will be considered for graduate admission to the University of Idaho and the McCall Outdoor Science School:
  1. Have a bachelor’s degree from a college or university accredited by a regional accrediting association. If the degree is from a recognized but not regionally accredited institution, the application will be reviewed by the department and by the College of Graduate Studies.
  2. Have an undergraduate grade-point average of 3.00 or higher for the last 60 semester credits (or 90 quarter credits) or an undergraduate cumulative grade-point average of 2.80 or higher,
  3. Have maintained at least a 2.80 grade-point average in subsequent academic work, if any.


Program Benefits
  • AmeriCorps Education Award ranging from $1,250 - $1,800 upon program completion. The education award can be used to repay qualified student loans, for future education at an accredited institution of higher learning, vocational, or for trade schools. The education award is taxed in the year that it is used.
  • Each student will receive a $1,000 DeVlieg Foundation Scholarship to offset the Program Costs listed below.
  • An unmatched opportunity to develop and hone teaching, leadership, and field ecology skills all while living in a spectacular mountain environment.
  • Pro Deal accounts with major outdoor gear and clothing manufacturers.
Program Costs
  • Program fees paid by student - $3,473 - $3,773 (depending on housing choice) covers room, board, tuition, and course fees. Visit the McCall Field Campus for a snapshot of resident life and housing accomodations.
  • $55 UI Graduate Application Fee (only if applying as a full-time, degree seeking UI graduate student)
  • Wilderness First Aid Training (if not already certified) - $200
  • Student Health Insurance for full time, degree seeking students (if not already insured) - approx. $518
  • Required Course Books - approx. $75


To Apply
MOSS students have the choice of enrolling at the University of Idaho as either a "non-degree seeking" (NDS) student OR as a full-time, "degree seeking" (DS) graduate student.

NDS students are not required to apply to the UI College of Graduate Studies. NDS students simply apply to MOSS and are admitted based on the merits of their application. NDS students are NOT eligible for Federal Financial Aid.

DS students must apply to MOSS and the University of Idaho Graduate Admissions simultaneously. DS students must be accepted both by MOSS and the UI College of Graduate Studies. Part of being accepted by the College of Graduate Studies is being accepted by a specific department and degree program at the UI. MOSS is an affiliate program of several Degree Options at the UI. Most of these degree options require the GRE. DS students ARE eligible for Federal Financial Aid.

Application Process for Non-degree Seeking Students
Send resume, transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, two letters of reference (preferably one academic and one professional), and a letter of interest that addresses the following:

  1. How does the GREE program support your personal, academic, and professional goals?
  2. How has your personal, academic, and professional experience prepared you for the GREE program?
  3. Describe your community living experience and philosophy.
send above materials to:

Greg Fizzell, Program Director
MOSS Graduate Teaching Program
Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute
P.O. Box 8596
Moscow, ID 83843
208.882.1444
fizzell@pcei.org
Email applications: please send all required materials as pdf attachments <2mb total.


Application Process for Degree Seeking Students
STEP 1 and STEP 2 should be completed simultaneously for most efficient process.

STEP 1:
Send resume, transcripts from all post-secondary institutions attended, two letters of reference (preferably one academic and one professional), and a letter of interest that addresses the following:

  1. How does the GREE program support your personal, academic, and professional goals?
  2. How has your personal, academic, and professional experience prepared you for the GREE program?
  3. Describe your community living experience and philosophy.

send above materials to:

Greg Fizzell, Program Director
MOSS Graduate Teaching Program
Palouse-Clearwater Environmental Institute
P.O. Box 8596
Moscow, ID 83843
208.882.1444
fizzell@pcei.org
Email applications: please send all required materials as pdf attachments <2mb total.

STEP 2:
  1. Visit UI Graduate Admissions to begin the process of admission to the UI College of Graduate Studies.
  2. Choose a Degree Option affiliated with MOSS.
  3. Fill out the online application for graduate admissions.
  4. Turn in any additional paperwork required for your chosen degree program.

    Closing Date: Priority Recruitment Deadline: March 1, 2009; applications will be processed on a continuing basis after March 1 until all positions are filled.


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Materials for download
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