B.S. Outdoor Leadership
The Outdoor Leadership degree program prepares students for a profession in or related to the outdoors. A student may choose from several areas of concentration. Each area allows the student to develop skills in wilderness experiences and obtain outdoor professional certification necessary for employment in the area of choice. Graduates from this program find opportunities in state and national parks, environmental interpretative centers, wilderness and adventure medicine, camps, outdoor schools, rescue and relief services, adventure business, therapeutic outdoor programs, and mission organizations
Visit the School of Physical Education, Health and Wellness section of the undergraduate catalog for more information about the outdoor leadership degrees.
See fall 2013-winter 2014, fall 2014-winter 2015, fall 2015-winter 2016, fall 2016-winter 2017, or fall 2017-winter 2018, fall 2018-winter2019, fall 2019-winter2020 for degree requirements from previous catalog years.
Majors
BS Outdoor Emergency Services
As an outdoor emergency services major you can gain the skills required by those in
the outdoor field who are interested in providing care and support to those in the
outdoors. Several nursing classes as well as outdoor leadership classes will help
you gain the experience to care for those in an emergency situation.
What can I do with an Outdoor Emergency Services Degree?»
- Course Sequence 2019-2020, Worksheet 2019-2020, Catalog 2019-2020
- Course Sequence 2018-2019, Worksheet 2018-2019, Catalog 2018-2019
- Course Sequence 2017-2018, Worksheet 2017-2018, Catalog 2017-2018
- Course Sequence 2016-2017, Worksheet 2016-2017, Catalog 2016-2017
BS Outdoor Leadership
With an outdoor leadership major, you can combine your in-depth knowledge of outdoor
activities with another field, such as adventure therapy, business, cultural interpreter,
naturalist, outdoor ministry, public relations and advertising, recreation, or technology.
Classes will vary with your chosen emphasis, but each option offers a unique experience
to gain specialized skills and knowledge that will set you apart in your future career.
What can I do with an Outdoor Leadership Degree?»
- Course Sequence 2019-2020, Worksheet 2019-2020, Catalog 2019-2020
- Course Sequence 2018-2019, Worksheet 2018-2019, Catalog 2018-2019
- Course Sequence 2017-2018, Worksheet 2017-2018, Catalog 2017-2018
- Course Sequence 2016-2017, Worksheet 2016-2017, Catalog 2016-2017
Available Concentrations:
- Adventure Therapy Concentration
- Business Concentration
- Outdoor Ministry Concentration
- General Concentration
- Certification and Skills List