Outdoor Recreation
This program is designed to give you the first two years of a Bachelor’s degree.
What You'll Learn
Coordinate outdoor experiences that emphasize safety, teamwork, and environmental stewardship.
You’ll turn your passion for the outdoors into a rewarding career leading others in nature-based recreation. With increasing regional demand for park staff, guides, and recreation managers, you’ll gain skills in outdoor leadership, environmental education, and program planning. You’ll be prepared for careers in state parks, youth programs, and adventure organizations that connect people to the natural world.
Where You’ll Go
Park Naturalists
Fish and Game Wardens
Entertainment & Recreation Manager
Salary information presented are estimates and can be different for each individual based on education, experience, and the specific employer. Labor market data is based on 2021 estimates derived from Lightcast (Career Coach | Lightcast)
The careers listed above are just a starting point. Our programs mix together important concepts and hands-on skills—but that doesn’t mean your future has to follow the same script. Find out more at Career Exploration & Support.
Program Requirements
To graduate [ 61-65 credits + 2.0 GPA or higher ]