Outdoor Education/Recreation Minor ~ Overview

In this minor you study the breadth and depth of various dimensions of outdoor education. It prepares you for occupations in a variety of outdoor pursuits, from guiding excursions to recreation management. Courses provide you with a theoretical core of study plus field experiences in terrestrial and aquatic activities.

Integration with Majors

The Outdoor Education/Recreation Minor interfaces particularly well with

  • Business Administration
  • Earth Systems Science & Policy
  • Integrated Studies
  • Liberal Studies

A minor in outdoor recreation will prepare you for careers in

  • business
  • education
  • maritime studies
  • wilderness leadership
  • administration of outdoor recreational programs

The Outdoor Education/Recreation minor also provides outdoor skills for environmental researchers and educators.

Sponsored By

College of Professional Studies > School of Education > Human Performance and Wellness Education Department

Online Components

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Associated Major

Human Performance and Wellness B.S.

Associated Course Codes

HPWE