Lead the Way Out Here

Outdoor Program Leadership

Bachelor of Applied Science

Leadership is an immersive and empowering process. In this option, the student will learn to manage and lead successfully within public and government organizations. For those students in criminal justice and law enforcement organizations, this option provides an opportunity to develop and apply skills to advance as individuals both professionally and personally. The curriculum offers practical and active learning strategies needed to encourage growth in individuals and teams.

Outdoor Program Leadership is an option in the Organizational Management and Leadership Bachelor of Applied Science degree.

Lower Level Requirements

Course Number Course Credits
IMGT 2400Intro to Information Management3
MDIA 3050New Media Ethics3
MGT 3415Applied Human Resources Management3
PSYC 1000General Psychology4
STAT 2000Statistics and the World3
General Electives  
*General Electives: Students must obtain approval from the faculty advisor for any courses taken to complete the requirements in this section.

Total Credit Hours: 120

More Information

This 8-semester program offers the student an administrative perspective of the outdoor recreation service industry that includes learning, training, and assessment of leadership and program management skills. The program is especially appropriate for the student wishing to start an outdoor-related small business, manage an outdoor recreation or education program, or build a career in leadership of parks, recreation, tourism, or natural resource management.

Take the next step in your outdoor leadership journey.

ASSOCIATE DEGREE PROGRAMS

Learn about the business and entrepreneurial side of the outdoor recreation service industry.

This unique degree is provided through a partnership with NOLS! 

The ASI experiential learning strategy focuses on the integration of field-based skills with Outdoor Education, Environmental Science and Archaeology.

Meet Your Professors

Professor of Outdoor Education and Leadership

Darran Wells is passionate about all kinds of outdoor activities – hiking, climbing, caving, and skiing, but mountain biking is a sport he dedicates most of his free time to.

ADJUNCT PROFESSOR OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION AND LEADERSHIP

Stacy Tostrup Wells has been teaching professionally in the outdoors for more than 20 years.