General

Test Preparation

Discover various courses to make sure you are best prepared for your tests, to get the top grades you are able to.

Student Tests

Discover student tests for higher education admissions.

Introduction

Bachelor’s Degree in Recreation, Adventure Education & Leisure Management Learn to work with diverse groups to design and deliver high-quality recreation experiences that are ecologically and economically sound. Experiential education, leadership, management skills and adventure opportunities are the emphasis of this bachelor’s degree program. Students choose from several minors, including outdoor leadership, environmental communication and environmental studies. No matter which area of focus you select, you’ll graduate with a highly marketable and capable set of skills: “Leave No Trace” wilderness travel and camping Best practices in recreational program design and delivery Effective management techniques for sustainable nature-based operations Ability to analyze the cultural, historical and environmental impacts of nature-based tourism Communication, leadership and problem-solving Career Options Environmental Educator/Interpreter Nature/Interpretive Center Management Recreation Outfitters Owner/Manager/Guide Health Club or Spa Manager Recreation Program and Operations Supervisor Eco-Tourism Guide/Manager Resort, Cruise Line or College Activities Director Camp Director K-12 Administration* Student Guidance/Counseling* College Student Development/Student Affairs* *Master’s degree and certification required Required Courses Program Requirements English Comp I First Year Seminar Recreation & Leisure in the U.S. Adirondack Studies Adventure Education I/II Environmental Education Principles of Management Outdoor Recreation Leadership Outdoor Education Program Design & Planning Sustainable Practices in Entrepreneurship Principles of Marketing Sustainable Nature-Based Tourism Financial Decision Making Risk Management & Liability Experiential Electives Recreation Practicum Outdoor Leadership Practicum Interdisciplinary Field Studies Natural World Electives Biology I Introduction to Environmental Science The Adirondack Environment Geology Natural Habitat Interpretation Dendrology Introduction to Wildlife Management Natural History of North American Vertebrates Ecological Foundations of Sustainability Diversity Electives Diversity & Inclusion By Design Cultural Anthropology Gerontology Shattering Gender Stereotypes The American Labor Movement Recreation Management Electives Small Business Accounting Dispute Management Recreation & Resort Marketing & Management Festival & Event Management Human Resource Management Program Management & Decision Making The Family Enterprise Business Ethics & Decision Making Management Information Systems Facilities Management Visitor Management Services Park Management Destination Dynamics Hospitality Futures

Featured

Bachelor of Science in Legal Studies

South University

Columbia, USA; Savannah, USA

Student Loans

Discover various options for student loans and financing to help you support your studies.

Student Housing

Discover various options for student accommodation all over the world.

Paul Smith's College

When it comes to cookie-cutter colleges, Paul Smith’s is anything but. In fact, we’re the only 4-year college inside the boundaries of the world-famous “forever wild” Adirondacks. Students at Paul Smith’s College experience a hands-on education that combines proven career training with a meaningful exploration of self, society and the earth: Read less

Paul Smiths

View School Profile

Keystone Scholarship

Discover the options our scholarship can give you.

Bachelor in Recreation, Adventure Education & Leisure Management

General

Test Preparation

Student Tests

Student Loans

Student Housing

About the School

Paul Smith's College

Paul Smith's College

Keystone Scholarship

Ask a Question

General Information

Program Dates

Tuition & Fees

Program Type & Duration

Study Place

Funding

How to Apply

Language

Other