Outdoor Education Alaska

Meet the Director of the MSOEE program, who is also one of the professors!

Steve Rubinstein received his M.S. in Experiential Education from Minnesota State University, a B.S. in Psychology from Guildford College and a Certificate of Outdoor Leadership from Seljord Folk Collage.
Steve has extensive experience in the field teaching and directing programs since 1987, including his work as Faculty and Program Director in Outdoor Education at MT Hood Community College in Oregon, Program Director at Northwest Earth Institute and Education Coordinator & Asst. Director at Northwest Service Academy.

He really likes teaching the Power of Place class and the Research class. Both of them are about the way that we see the world and how relationships play a role in how we understand it.

Shoutout to Robin! MSOEE Alumni doing great things in local schools, excelling, and getting recognized for it!

Congratulations to Heather for her thesis defense!
Today, Heather shared with us how culturally-focused training can help guides tell accurate, respectful stories, empower Indigenous voices, and transform tourism narratives.
Great presentation that got us thinking about what narratives do we share as educators too.

Colleen McGeath Walker has been passionate about summer camps since she was a kid!
Her thesis uses the lens of Appreciative Inquiry to analyze participant perceptions of counselor in training programs at Camp Fireweed in Anchorage, AK. The intention of her study is to inform best practices for strength CIT programs at Camp Fireweed and to contribute to the ongoing development of youth leadership development initiatives in outdoor education settings in Alaska.
Want to join her defense?
https://us05web.zoom.us/j/81510675612
Meeting ID: 815 1067 5612

On her thesis, Heather explores how culturally-focused training can help guides tell accurate, respectful stories, empower Indigenous voices, and transform tourism narratives.

Alaska Pacific University - Palmer Campus offers four dynamic programs that blend outdoor education, sustainability, and hands-on learning.


Want to learn more about them?
Visit alaskapacific.edu/community-research/kellogg-campus

Meet our MSOEE alumni Alex Wilson!

“I graduated from the MSOEE program in 2013, and it continues to be an integral part of my life! The skills I learned and knowledge I gained in collaboration with my cohort have allowed me to pursue jobs in agricultural education, community organizing, and curriculum design. The emphasis on thorough and well-informed research methods have proved very useful in applying for and implementing grants. I currently work for APU as the Youth Agriculture Education Coordinator as well as adjunct faculty for the MSOEE program. Both of these positions help connect me with folks of all ages to promote environmentally responsible behaviors, healthy lifestyles, and a wonderfully grounding and motivating sense of place. Thank you MSOEE for the foundational skills to help me live my best life!!”

Interested in our program? Give us a call or email us at [email protected]

Congratulations to our Fall 2024 graduates, Julia Steffens, Ruby Williams, and Karl Boehmer! It takes a lot of hard work and determination to complete a master’s, and you did it. We’re excited to see your impact spread out into the world!

Louise Kellogg’s vision lives on through the Kellogg Campus, a hub for sustainable living and innovative education exemplified by the Masters of Science Outdoor and Environmental Education (MSOEE) program. Emphasizing resilient food systems and renewable design, the campus reflects her belief that true education integrates nature with learning. As Louise herself stated, “Without the serenity of the fields and woods, animals and friendly birds in their natural setting, a private educational institution can only offer book learning, not a real education.”

The Master of Science in Outdoor and Environmental Education at Alaska Pacific University combines hands-on learning with Alaska’s breathtaking wilderness as your classroom.

For more information, check the link in our bio.


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We’re thrilled to announce a new partnership between Alaska Pacific University and North Cascades Institute! Together, we’re committed to enhancing the educational experience of educators. This collaboration brings together the strength of APU’s Masters of Outdoor and Environmental Education with the inspiring work of North Cascades Institute to create more opportunities for students to connect with nature and deepen their understanding of the environment.
Stay tuned for more details of this incredible program, immersive field experiences, and much more to come as we join forces to create lasting impact!


Get more info: [email protected]
907-982-3122