20 Outdoor Leadership Degree Programs

Join us for a Study Abroad semester or the full programme of study. Become an emerging outdoor leader in environmental sustainability and outdoor education with our Bachelor of Sustainability and Outdoor Education.

The Recreation Management BS Degree's parks and outdoor recreation concentration explores the contribution of recreation and parks to public well-being and quality of life. This career-ready concentration includes coursework in natural resources management, outdoor recreation programming, and commercial and environmental education as well as supervised practicum and internship experiences. Graduates are prepared to qualify for application as Certified Park and Recreational Professionals and to take on professional roles in which they plan and implement community recreation and sports programs, services, and events; lead outdoor adventure activities; serve as experiential environmental educators; and manage commercial, natural, and cultural resources and their recreational uses.

Develop your confidence, teamwork and leadership abilities this summer at the same time as having fun and learning new skills in our varied and exciting Outdoor Leadership programme.

The Recreation Management and Policy Major with an Outdoor Leadership and Management Option is designed to prepare students for careers in outdoor recreation, outdoor education, adventure programs, an...

The outdoors will become your classroom with the Outdoor Recreation Management program. Make a career in outdoor, environmental and experiential education yours with specific training in leadership and program management with an emphasis on environmental stewardship.

This program combines practical outdoor skills with academic learning to prepare students for a career in outdoor adventure leadership. It covers core topics such as safety management, environmental a...

The graduate certificate in Outdoor Leadership and Education prepares students to work in outdoor settings with a focus on leadership skills and educational approaches. The program emphasizes hands-on...

The Outdoor Adventure Leadership degree is designed to prepare students for careers in a wide variety of leadership settings with hands-on learning activities. The program develops student’s skills in group dynamics, leadership principles, educational philosophy, as well as teaching and communication. This degree combines the study of educational and leadership theory and practice with technical outdoor travel and adventure.

The Diploma in Outdoor Environmental Studies is designed to help students develop practical skills and knowledge needed to work in outdoor environments. The program covers a variety of areas such as e...

Outdoor Studies is an intensive humanities program that offers students the opportunity to develop skills and characteristics that are essential to success as a leader in outdoor and adventure settings and to better understand the human relationship to the natural world.

The program focuses on preparing students to lead outdoor activities and adventure pursuits safely and confidently. Students gain skills in planning, delivering, and evaluating a variety of outdoor ac...

As informed professionals, outdoor educators are critical thinkers who can support positive change in individuals, organizations, and society. Outdoor educators understand ecological and human systems and help address some of the challenges facing society today, including health issues, environmental issues, social justice issues, and sustainability issues.

The Bachelor's in Outdoor and Environmental Recreation program prepares students for careers in outdoor education, recreation management, and conservation. The curriculum emphasizes practical skills a...

In order to develop skills in outdoor education, you'll have to fully immerse yourself in an education that takes you outdoors! You'll be hiking, biking, rafting, climbing and skiing Wyoming's expansive terrain, while developing skills you need for a career as a leader in the outdoors. This unique program will have you learning through field-based excursions in the remote wilderness areas in and around the Wyoming Rockies. Wilderness expeditions and outdoor skills courses are combined with natural history and a liberal arts curriculum.

Europe’s first master's degree in hospitality and camping resort management. A multiple-degree professional master’s program in which you combine theory and practice is offered at universities in the Netherlands, Croatia, and Spain. The demand for outdoor hospitality accommodation is growing fast in Europe, which has prompted a need for highly qualified professionals who can manage the business well in cooperation with local authorities.