Wilderness Management Distance Education Program
ONLINE COURSE ANNOUNCEMENT
RECM/FOR 404 Wilderness in the American Context (4 credits Undergraduate)/RECM/FOR
560 American Wilderness Philosophy and Policy (4 credits Graduate) This course provides a
broad perspective of what wilderness is and how the idea developed, exposes the student to some of the
differing values, ethics, and expectations of wilderness held by society, and also examines the early history of
wilderness preservation that ultimately led to federal protection in the U.S. Wilderness Act.
Course Objectives
™ Describe why there are different perceptions of wilderness in society today and how they have evolved
throughout history.
™ Understand the influences of philosophy, science, religion, and politics on the development of a wilderness
ideal in America.
™ Explain the basic philosophical and ethical principles connected with an appreciation of wilderness.
™ Describe the events leading up to the Wilderness Act of 1964
1964, including the historical context of these
events.
™ Know the fundamental elements of the Wilderness Act and other legislation as it applies to wilderness
management.
™ Describe the National Wilderness Preservation System and its function.
™ Understand significant international issues and critiques of the American wilderness ideal.
Dates: Januaryy 25 thru Mayy 14,, 2010 ((The course runs for 16 weeks)) Registration
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deadline: Wednesday,
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January 20, 2010. There must be at least eight students enrolled for this course to be conducted.
Target Audience: The course is designed to meet the needs of a broad range of students from wilderness
professionals, outdoor recreational planners and educators, to members of conservation groups and
interested citizens.
Tuition and Fees:
RECM/FOR 404 Undergraduate Credit
Credit- $645
RECM/FOR 595 Graduate Credit- $725
Books- $138.50
Credit recording fee- $135 (required at the time the course is completed if taking course
for academic credit)
Textbook:
Callicott,, J.B. and M.P. Nelson. 1998. The Great New Wilderness Debate
Hendee, J.C., and Chad P Dawson. 2002. Wilderness Management
Leopold, A. 1966. A Sand County Almanac
Nash, R. 2001. Wilderness and the American Mind
Instructor: Kari Gunderson - Kari received her M.S. in Environmental Studies from the University of
Montana and has a Ph.D. in Recreation, Park, & Leisure Studies from the University of Minnesota,
Minneapolis For her dissertation Kari evaluated the K-8
Minneapolis.
K 8 "Wilderness
Wilderness and Land Ethic"
Ethic curriculum with support
from the Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center and the Aldo Leopold Wilderness Research
Institute. Kari makes her home in the Swan Valley of northwestern Montana, where she has worked as a
wilderness ranger, educator, and field manager in the Mission Mountains Wilderness for 30 years.
Comments from past students:
“I was excited to learn more about wilderness
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classes have true meaning in my job now and
when I become an FMO here very shortly. My
Ranger also commented to me just recently
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“I can't tell you how much I enjoyed my
experience with University of Montana. I also
am so thankful to Kari. She is a fantastic
person and teacher.”
Registration deadline: Wednesday, Wednesday,
January 20, 2010. There must be at least eight students
enrolled for this course to be conducted.
TO REGISTER or FOR MORE INFORMATATIION
VISIT OUR WEBSITE
http://wmdep.wilderness.net/
OR CONTACT
Lisa Gerloff, WMDEP Manager at
(406) 243-5346
lisa.gerloff@umontana.edu
NEW! Graduate Certificate in
Wilderness Management
The Graduate Certificate provides students and professionals with training and expertise in the key
topics related to wilderness management. Courses cover the history and philosophy of the
wilderness system, wilderness law and policy, wilderness recreation management, wilderness
ecosystem conservation and resource monitoring, and wilderness planning. Taken together these
courses provide the necessary foundation for students to pursue careers in wilderness management.
Please read more about the program at WMDEP Website.
Arthur Carhart
National Wilderness
Training Center
The University of Montana
Wilderness Institute
The University of Montana
College of Forestry and
Conservation