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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 11 - November 21, 2008) leading to 15 University of
Idaho Graduate Credits and a Certificate in Environmental Education.
The major components of this program are:
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Graduate Residency Class of 2006 |
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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
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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:
- 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.
- 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,
- Have maintained at least a 2.80 grade-point average in subsequent
academic work, if any.
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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 participant will receive a $1,000 scholarship from the DeVlieg
Foundation applied directly to their tuition bill.
- 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 - $4,049 - $4,358 (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
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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:
- How does the GREE program support your personal, academic, and
professional goals?
- How has your personal, academic, and professional experience
prepared you for the GREE program?
- 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:
- How does the GREE program support your personal, academic, and
professional goals?
- How has your personal, academic, and professional experience
prepared you for the GREE program?
- 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:
- Visit UI Graduate
Admissions to begin the process of admission to the UI College of
Graduate Studies.
- Choose a Degree Option
affiliated with MOSS.
- Fill out the online
application for graduate admissions.
- Turn in any additional paperwork required for your chosen degree
program.
Closing Date: One position still available starting August 11,
2008
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Materials for download
Field Instructor
Resource Handbook v2.0
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