Bachelor of Arts in Recreation Administration - Outdoor Leadership

Humboldt State University (California State University, CSU)

Outdoor Leadership is for those students who see themselves working outside and providing opportunities to grow, play and safely experience the great outdoors. Students in this option will prepare to be professionals in three stages:Developing or strengthening professional backcountry wilderness living skills in summer and winter environments according to the industry standards Learning how to develop, instruct, and lead outdoor adventure activities and programs, Learning how to manage outdoor recreation and education agencies.Graduates with the Outdoor Leadership emphasis may seek careers in several areas including: outdoor leadership organizations like Outward Bound or the National Outdoor Leadership School they may work as outdoor recreation professional for municipal, state, or federal agencies they may chose to work in the private sector for guiding companies such as rafting or mountaineering they may choose to instruct for adventure education organizations or challenge courses, and some graduates choose to start their own adventure based business.