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Graduate 2026-2027 Catalog (Draft Version) 
    
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Graduate 2026-2027 Catalog (Draft Version)

OPM 7833 Outdoor Living Skills for Adventure Therapy

Three hours (Hybrid)
Introduction to basic living skills in wilderness environments. This course has a high level of hands-on activity, including a backpacking trip focused on skills such as Leave No Trace principles, appropriate clothing, water purification, stoves, fire building, navigation, meal planning and preparation, and trip planning. Additionally, graduate students will explore the uses of wilderness travel and connection to nature as a means to design and lead therapeutic interventions. Field trip required. This course is a qualifying course for trip leaders who work with JBU’s Outdoor Adventure Center. An additional fee may be associated with this course.

Offered in hybrid format Fall B term