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Overview
Gain valuable leadership skills, be market-ready, and driven to succeed with this Outdoor Adventure Leadership program at Laurentian University. Get hands-on experience and earn provincially and nationally recognized technical certifications in canoe tripping, river rescue, sea kayaking, rock climbing, National Lifesaving Society and wilderness emergency first aid.
You have the choice of completing a 400-hour internship with leading outdoor adventure industries, leading a 3-week international expedition out of North America, or writing an undergraduate thesis.
Self-motivated and passionate students will excel in the small, interactive classes, focusing on leadership, guiding, and instructing in remote or austere environments.
Career opportunities
Wilderness and international expedition guiding/trip planning, adventure activity instruction, outdoor education, wilderness lodge, resort, park operations, corporate adventure training and teambuilding, employment within recreation departments, outdoor photography and film-making, outdoor research, wilderness adventure therapy, entrepreneurship.
Employers: Wendigo Lake (Wilderness and adventure therapy), Boundless Adventures (Wilderness and adventure therapy), Strathcona Park Lodge and Outdoor Education Centre, Rafting companies (OWL, River Run, Wilderness Tours, Esprit), EMS and Paramedics, Parks Canada and Ontario Parks, and White Squall Paddling Centre.
Programme Structure
Courses include:- Exercise Science, Wellness and Health
- Outdoor School
- Human Movement
- Professional Development
- Perspectives of Physical Education and Sport
- Anatomy and Kinesiology
- Psychology
- Wilderness Camping
- Wilderness Emergency Management
- Adventure Leadership
- Climbing and Rescue Management
- Expedition Planning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Starting
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Language
English
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
120 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
Leadership View 15 other Bachelors in Leadership in CanadaAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any academic requirements for this programme.
English requirements
IELTS 6.5
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
Selection is based upon overall admission requirements, and not solely on grade averages. In addition to meeting the courses requirements below, applicants must submit:
- Personal profile
- Official high school transcripts. If documents are in your native language, please provide a notarized and officially translated copy in either English or French
- Official high school diploma. If documents are in your native language, please provide a notarized and officially translated copy in either English or French
- Proof of language skill: English for English language programs or French for French language programs
- A resume or CV specifying current education and work experience
- A copy of a valid passport (both sides)
Tuition Fee
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International
25960 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 25960 CAD per year during 48 months. -
National
6180 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6180 CAD per year during 48 months. -
In-State
6000 CAD/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 6000 CAD per year during 48 months.
Living costs for Greater Sudbury
1015 - 1615 CAD /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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