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How to...Application Procedure. Degree-seeking students enrolling at Colorado Mountain College must submit the Application for Undergraduate Admission to Colorado Collegiate Institutions or a Colorado Mountain College application or Bachelor’s degree Application, as appropriate, to CMC. High school transcripts are required, and transcripts of all previous college work are required for transfer students.

Students applying to the Outdoor Recreation Leadership, Outdoor Educa-tion, Natural Resource Management, or Environmental Science programs must demonstrate basic skills proficiencies through either acceptable ACT or SAT scores, or the Accuplacer placement test. We recommend that you take one of these tests as soon as possible because inadequate skills in reading, writing and mathematics may require you to enroll in developmental courses. This may extend the time needed to earn your degree or certificate. For more details contact a Student Services counselor at your campus, or visit www.coloradomtn.edu/Testingservices. Students applying to the Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies program must have a minimum of 45 college level (100 or higher) credits from an accredited school.

For admittance to any program you will be required to meet certain physical and aca-demic standards. Individual courses may have additional physical and academic requirements.

Admissions. Colorado Mountain College is an open enrollment comprehensive com-munity college that also grants bachelor’s degrees. First priority for admission is granted to Colorado Mountain College District residents. Other students are admitted as staffing and facilities permit. Transfer students pursuing our associate degrees should have a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on a 4.0 scale at previous colleges. Students applying to our bachelor’s degrees need a minimum 2.3 grade point average.

Financial Aid. Scholarships, grants, and veterans’ benefits are listed in our catalog www.coloradomtn.edu/catalog OR http://scholarships.coloradomtn.edu/

Campus Visits. Come visit our campuses, tour the facilities, meet with students and teachers, and enjoy the blue skies and fresh mountain air. Appointments for visits are recommended.

Accredited by: The Higher Learning Com-mission and a member of North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Colorado Mountain College is a comprehen-sive college that also grants bachelor’s degrees. CMC serves the educational needs of a population spread across 12,000 square miles through its 11 learning locations and online learning. The Outdoor Recreation Leadership program is offered at CMC in Leadville. The Outdoor Educa-tion program is offered in Breckenridge/Dillon, Glenwood Springs, Leadville and Steamboat Springs. Natural Resource Management is offered at Leadville. Envi-ronmental Science is offered at Glenwood Springs and Steamboat Springs. The Bachelor of Arts in Sustainability Studies is available at all CMC campuses.

Central Admissions Office802 Grand Ave.

Glenwood Springs, CO 81601970-945-8691

Toll free: 1-800-621-8559E-mail: JoinUs@ColoradoMtn.eduWebsite: www.ColoradoMtn.edu

Colorado Mountain College is an equal op-portunity educational institution and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, or disability in admission or access to, or treatment or employ-ment in, its educational programs or activities. Inquiries concerning Title VI, Title IX, Section 504 and ADA may be referred to Chief Student Services Officer, 831 Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601, (970) 945-8691, or to the Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Edu-cation, Region VIII, Federal Office Building, 1244 North Speer Blvd., Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204 (303) 844-2991.

Outdoor & Environmental Programs

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“If you’re thinking of coming to Colorado Mountain College, I would highly encourage it. It’s an

amazing campus. It’s very affordable. All the professors that you work with are amazing people.” - Tor Parker was an intern in

Colorado Mountain College’s Natural Resource Management program. The program gives students real-life experience in the field with different land management agencies.

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Pursue your education amid a spectacular mountain landscape filled with alpine backcountry, world-class ski resorts, raging rivers, slot canyons, high deserts, national parks and ice caves. Colorado offers a diverse landscape and beckons students to take advantage of its summits, crevices and corners.

Colorado is full of professional opportunities in the outdoors. People from around the world flock to the region to ski, raft, kayak, hike, run, bike and photograph the natural beauty of the Rocky Mountain State. Living in these mountains inspires you to feel a sense of stewardship for the region, and you’ll have hands-on opportunities to learn to care for and restore its land and water. Each season brings a new experience and a fresh opportunity to put your skills to work — even while you’re in school.

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Our Outdoor recreation Leadership program trains students to become knowledgeable, skilled and confident outdoor leaders. The program combines a

Use your passion for the outdoors and take steps toward an amazing career. Whether it’s working with environmental agencies to preserve earth’s natural resources, guiding a whitewater raft trip, advising corporations on sustainability or becoming an expert in avalanche safety, Colorado Mountain College’s outdoor and environmental programs will give you the skills you need, all in an incredible Rocky Mountain classroom.

Colorado Mountain College lies in the heart of a remarkable landscape. Our programs take advantage of the rivers, valleys, streams and mountain peaks of this beautiful, rugged Rocky Mountain region. Whether you choose to pursue our bachelor’s degree in Sustainability Studies, or an associate degree in Outdoor Recreation Leadership, Outdoor Education, Natural Resource Management or Environmental Science, you’ll be able to turn your passion — skiing, conservation, climbing, orienteering, kayaking or environmental preservation — into a career!

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Colorado Mountain Col-lege’s Outdoor Education associate degree emphasis blends coursework in the natural sciences, humanities, recreation and environmental awareness to provide a solid educational background you can build on.

Our programs teach leader-ship, critical thinking and decision making skills amid the outdoor ‘classroom’ of the Colorado Rocky Moun-tains. Ski the backcountry, climb a granite face or back-pack through a glacial valley while acquiring important career skills. The stunningly unique national parks of the west and southwest lie just a few hours beyond.

Graduates of the Outdoor Education program are well prepared for work in resort or community outdoor recreation programs, as outdoor guides, and for posi-tions with federal agencies or the military. Graduates www.ColoradoMtn.edu

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strong academic core with a variety of courses in outdoor recreation, technical skills and field orientation.

The two-year certificate program teaches safe and ef-ficient “Leave No Trace” travel in a variety of environments along with group develop-ment, leadership theory,

conflict resolution, communi-cation and decision-making.

With a degree in Outdoor Recreation Leadership, you will be able to take on a variety of exciting, adventur-ous careers. From adventure travel companies and outdoor education schools to the outdoor retail industry, your studies will prepare you to lead the pack.

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You’re concerned about the environment. Want to do more about it than write your congressman? In the natural resource Management (NRM) program you’ll learn hands-on techniques needed to make a difference by re-storing natural resources.

You’ll study in several differ-ent environmental settings, from high alpine forest and meadows to riparian and wetland environments. This program teaches you how to collect data, assess prob-lems, and identify solutions

According to recent research, more than 25 million visitors come to Colorado every year, and outdoor trips are now the most popular type of vacation within the state.

for a healthier environment. Students will also learn to acquire and manage Geo-graphic Information Systems (GIS) to enhance their natural resource management abili-ties. The Natural Resource Management internship course employs students for work with state, federal and private organizations, provid-ing them with valuable work experience.

Graduates work for the Na-tional Park Service, US Forest Service, fisheries and wildlife departments, private environ-mental firms and government. Articulation agreements are available for 4-year transfer to other universities.

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Colorado’s mountains, canyons and rivers offer a dynamic landscape in which to explore energy, natural resource, pollution, and envi-ronmental protection issues. Our Environmental Science emphasis introduces students

to relationships between environmental problems and biological systems and to the basic concepts of ecology.

Courses in biology, chemistry, and geology will prepare you for transfer into a four-year Environmental Science pro-gram or, based on your elec-tives, to an environmentally related program such as Geol-ogy, Environmental Engineer-ing, Environmental Health or Sustainability Studies.

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Be part of the wave of the future. Businesses, govern-ments, and nonprofit orga-nizations of all kinds need employees who can steer them toward sustainability. A bachelor’s degree in Sustain-ability Studies from Colorado Mountain College will posi-tion you to lead the way.

Colorado is an epicenter of sustainability. Green industries are flocking here, and the state’s clean energy industry is booming. You’ll explore sustainability through diverse perspectives, choos-ing from courses such as sus-tainable agriculture, ecology and natural resource manage-ment, sustainable business ethics and social responsibil-ity. You’ll work on real-world challenges in a beautiful, rugged landscape where many organizations and business are working out sustainability in real life situations.

“My instructors were extremely passionate about the courses they were teaching. The leadership skills and the sense of place I developed through CMC play an integral role in my work. I now see those educators as more than just teachers, I consider them mentors for life.”

- Amy Marino, Outdoor Education graduate. Transferred to Prescott College for her bachelor’s degree, now pursuing a master’s degree on a Natural Science Educator Fellowship through Colorado State University. Works as a program coordinator for the Vail Youth Foundation.