Overview

Recreation and Outdoor Education from Western Colorado University combines a tightknit classroom environment with world-class field experiences for students to turn their passion for the outdoors into rewarding careers with organizations like Outward Bound, National Outdoor Leadership School and the National Park Service.

Graduates with Recreation and Outdoor Education from Western Colorado University will:

acquire the managerial, technical, interpersonal and leadership skills, required of a successful professional in the billion-dollar outdoor industry.

be trained to become a seasoned outdoor leader.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Recreation and Outdoor Education

Principles of Outdoor Education

Alternative Programming

Leadership and Facilitation

Outdoor Pursuits Education- Water Based

Outdoor Pursuits Education- Snow Based

Outdoor Pursuits Education- Land Based

Recreation and Sport Marketing

Inquiry into Sustainability

Entrepreneurship and Commercial Recreation

Program Planning

Human Development and Counseling for Outdoor Educators

Facilities and Administration

Leadership and Administration

Recreation Philosophy and Ethics

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gunnison, United States

Disciplines

Education Sport and Exercise Science Tourism & Leisure View 371 other Bachelors in Tourism & Leisure in United States

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Academic requirements

GPA

3.1

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Complete Western’s Online Application or the Common Application.

Submit your official high school and/or college transcripts.

An admissions essay following the prompt “Why Western?” (optional)

A personal statement (optional)

Letter(s) of recommendation (optional)

A resume (optional)

Submit the $30 application fee

Tuition Fees

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

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Non-residents

20928 USD / year

≈ 20928 USD / year
Out-of-State

20928 USD / year

≈ 20928 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

10956 USD / year

≈ 10956 USD / year

Additional Details

Resident Tuition (with COF): $7,476

Living costs

Gunnison

United States

950 - 1350 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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Graduates with Recreation and Outdoor Education from Western Colorado University will:

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

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Gunnison

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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