Credit for Outdoor Schools
Western Offers Academic Credit for Field Courses Taken Through Many Outdoor Schools Including:
- National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS)
- Outward Bound (OB)
- International Wilderness Leadership School (IWLS)
- Boulder Outdoor Survival School (BOSS)
Check out Western Colorado University’s Center for Learning & Innovation program to find out more about receiving college credit for these programs!
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