Immerse Yourself in the Study of
Wildland Conservation

Combine interdisciplinary coursework,
field learning, small classes, and
community engagement to earn a
Minor in Wilderness Studies in
just over one semester.
"Wilderness and Civilization has done more to equip me for “real world” conservation than any regular class could have. I have learned more about myself, my community, and the land around me in one year than I had previously in my lifetime.”
~former student

Wilderness and Civilization is an inspiring and demanding campus- and field-based academic program. Each year, a small group of students from around the country explore the human-nature relationship and wilderness issues in this semester-plus program. Coursework is interdisciplinary, and the program combines the strengths of classroom and field learning, small class size, dedicated faculty, and internship experience.

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2012-2013 Wilderness and Civilization Program is still accepting applications!! Click here to apply for this once in a lifetime experience!

Now Recruiting!
Volunteer citizen scientists needed for Summer 2012

This summer the Wilderness Institute will take volunteers into the Big Snowy Mountains and Middle Fork Judith River Wilderness Study Areas. Volunteers will work with experienced field leaders to map and monitor weeds, inventory campsites and recreation impacts, and monitor wilderness character. Click here for more information.

Wild Waters in the West
2012 Wilderness Institute Lecture Series

Available for 1 credit as NRSM 371, CRN: 30308
Podcasts of all lectures will be available online!

2012 Yellowstone Field Studies course

2012 Winter Wilderness Course

Aerie Backcountry Medicine:
Based in Missoula, Montana, Aerie provides wilderness and rural medical training and first aid supplies to over 2,500 students a year throughout the United States, Mexico, Central America, Africa and India. 

Wilderness EMT and First Responder Courses: see 2011-2012 schedule

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