Distance Education Courses

In partnership with the University of Montana we offer higher education courses. Generally intended for those looking to start land management careers or to advance in a wilderness career track, courses include: Wilderness in the American Context, American Wilderness Philosophy and Policy, Management of the Wilderness Resource, Managing Wilderness Ecosystems, Managing Recreation Resources, Managing Recreation Resources in a Wilderness Setting, Wilderness Management Planning and Wilderness Planning Theory, Management Frameworks and Application. These courses are available both online and through correspondence. For individual course objectives or registration information, please contact the University of Montana, College of Forestry and Conservation Wilderness Management Distance Education Program. 

Target audience: Federal land managers, city and state land and recreation planners, conservation organization members, educators, international wildland managers, students.

Tuition: $850-$1250 for 4 credit courses, both undergraduate and graduate credit available.