MSEd in Outdoor Education

 

How the MSEd in Outdoor Education Works

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The Master of Science in Education degree with an emphasis in outdoor education is designed to equip teachers, youth leaders, and outdoor professionals for success in a nature setting. You will learn to maximize the potential of the "outdoor classroom," increase your skill set for helping children and teens solve real-life problems, and develop practical skills such as outdoor site development.

The Emphasis in Outdoor Education is offered as two-week summer intensives with post-session assignments. Students typically can complete the program in three consecutive summers.

  • Summer field school: This intensive is held in June. Usually the first week is held on campus and the second week is at an off-site location.
  • For information about Forest Kindergarten and Forest School Classes, please contact Dr. Monty Murdoch at mmurdoch@southern.edu or 423.236.2984.

Applying to Southern’s MSED in Outdoor Education

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Eligibility and Prerequisites

  • Bachelor's degree: A bachelor’s degree (in any area) from an accredited program
  • GPA requirement: A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0
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Application deadlines

All application steps are to be fully completed by the dates listed.

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Term

U.S. Residents

International

Summer

April 1

Not Applicable

Fall

July 1

Not Applicable

Winter

October 1

Not Applicable

How to Apply

Submit a graduate application (with non-refundable fee of $40) 

Housing

Dormitory housing is available at a rate of $18 per night.  Payment must be made upon arrival, and any arrangements for reimbursement must be made directly with your Conference Education Office. Reservations are required and may be made by contacting Mrs. Lisa Patterson at 423.236.2990. Married student housing also available upon request.

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Resources for Getting Your MSEd at Southern

MSEd in Outdoor Education

Course Guide

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Outdoor Education

Faculty

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Tammy Overstreet, PhD

Dean


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Monty Murdoch, PhD

Professor


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Carl Swafford, PhD

Adjunct Professor


 

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