Overview

Why choose this course?

The B.S.P.R.L.S. Outdoor Recreation and Education from Ohio University blends traditional didactic and field-based learning opportunities to create a unique educational experience for students in the major. Students develop foundational knowledge related to the discipline, technical proficiency in various outdoor adventure pursuits, expeditionary and wilderness travel experience, and programming, leadership and teaching ability that can be applied in a wide variety of professional settings.

General topic areas in the program include outdoor leadership, environmental interpretation, parks and protected areas management, ecotourism, and adventure programming. Emphasis in the curriculum is placed on understanding and appreciating the interconnection of humans and the broader ecological frameworks in which they live as well as the role of natural environments in sustaining human health and wellbeing. Students at Ohio University can earn a number of professional certifications and certificates through academic coursework in the program.

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Upon completion of the degree, students should qualify for direct leadership, supervisory, and administrative positions in a wide variety of professional settings in which outdoor recreation and education is practiced.

Some of these settings include municipal, State and federal parks and recreation agencies; youth services organizations and agencies; residential camps; nonprofit civic and religious organizations; collegiate outdoor pursuits programs; ecotourism and adventure travel operations and guide services; and traditional outdoor schools, such as Outward Bound and the National Outdoor Leadership School.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Winter Wilderness Living Skills
Wilderness Navigation
Wilderness Survival
Hunter Education
Rock Climbing
Traditional Rock Climbing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-13 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-12-01 00:00:00 , National
Starting 2027-08-26 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-02-01 00:00:00

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Athens, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Application form
Official academic records
Evidence of sufficient funding
Statement of activities.
Exams for scholarship consideration

GCSE or IGCSE Curricula

For students participating in the GCSE or IGCSE curricula, they generally expect to see at least 6 passes, graded C or higher. Students who are going on to complete GCE Advanced Subsidiary (AS-levels) and/or Advanced Levels (A-levels) may be awarded transfer credit for successfully completed exams.

International Baccalaureate Curriculum

For students studying an International Baccalaureate (IB) curriculum, they generally expect an average of 5 out of 7 on your college-preparatory curriculum. IB Higher Level examinations may also be eligible for transfer credit.

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

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Non-residents

25796 USD / year

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Out-of-State

25796 USD / year

≈ 25796 USD / year
Domestic

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In-State

14582 USD / year

≈ 14582 USD / year

Living costs

Athens

United States

1079 - 1780 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Why choose this course?

Opportunities Upon Graduation

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

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General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Living costs

Athens

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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