Your World, Your Classroom
A Unity College classroom appears wherever open minds and willing learners congregate. Several distinctive programs offered by America’s Environmental College expand your concept of contemporary experiential education while taking you beyond four walls.
Outward Bound Semester
Your classroom for this 56-day immersion experience, based at the Outward Bound School, encompasses the coastline, rivers, and mountains of northern New England. Designed for second-year majors in adventure education leadership, students in other academic programs may elect this fall semester opportunity. When you complete the basic course, you may continue working toward various instructor-level certifications.
Study Abroad
When we say, “Get out of here!” we mean it in the best possible way. We want you to experience different cultures, different languages, and different perspectives on the environment. Select Unity College faculty members lead international immersive semesters of travel, work, and play to such locations as Italy or Australia. Other study-abroad options are also available.
The Core Curriculum
The Unity Environmental Stewardship Curriculum is the core of the Unity College education. Required in all baccalaureate degree programs, the curriculum emphasizes connections among the various disciplines that comprise environmental studies.
Seasonal Law Enforcement Training
This intensive 400+ hour training program includes such topics as federal criminal law and court procedures, pistol and shotgun qualifications, emergency response driving, patrol skills, and defensive tactics. This course of study is mandatory for all those seeking seasonal employment to work in National Parks as a law enforcement ranger.
The Unity IDEaL
The Unity Institute for Developing Leaders offers first-year students a variety of retreats, presentations, travel, and hands-on opportunities to discover leadership talents and learn skills in effective communication, conflict resolution, coalition-building, decision-making, and organizational structure.
Teacher Education Certification
Unity prepares you for professional practice as a science educator. Currently offered are certifications in life science and/or physical science for grades 7 through 12. State of Maine certification makes you eligible to teach in 48 states in the U.S.
Women’s Environmental Leadership (WE LEAD)
This woman-centered leadership program educates female students, faculty, and staff to become socially conscious environmental stewards and proactive members of the community. Courses, speakers, mentors, and activities enrich your Unity College experience.
Certifications
A variety of outdoor-focused certifications are available through Unity College, including:
- American Canoe Association (ACA)/Lake, River, and Class I Whitewater Instructor. Entry-level standard for professional outdoor workers covers basic paddling strokes, types of equipment, life jackets, camping, and more.
- Forest Protection Officer. Covers information required to gain entry-level positions with the U.S. Forest Service anywhere in the country.
- Leave No Trace (LNT) Instructor. Teaches best practices when using the wilderness for adventure and recreation. Trainer and Master certifications available.
- National Association for Interpretation / Interpretive Guide and Host. Study of natural and cultural heritage, with tasks and exam leading to four-year certification.
- Wilderness First Responder (WFR). Required for professional positions in adventure education or adventure therapy. Covers wilderness first-aid medical safety.
- "Unity helped me get an internship and foot in the door toward achieving my career goals."
- Sarah Blocker'07
Clovis, CA
Ecology Internship
CA Dept Fish & Game, San Joaquin Valley