Overview

The Outdoor Recreation and Leadership degree from The University of Maine emphasizes learning and leadership in a wide variety of environmental contexts. Students gain a broad understanding of leisure and recreation in our society while developing strong managerial skills.

The curriculum is designed and selected with the expectation that graduates will leave UMaine Machias with a solid foundation of knowledge and skills pertinent to all areas within the leisure service industry (as “generalists”, rather than “specialists”). Yet, students have the opportunity to delve more deeply into their personal area of interest through our carefully designed cross-disciplinary minors and certificates, including: Conservation Law, Wilderness Therapy, Outdoor Recreation, and Coaching.

Careers

The Outdoor Recreation and Leadership program is a great start towards career fields such as:

Activity Instructor

Adventure Programs

Campus Recreation Director

Cruise Ship Staff

Event Planner

Game Warden

Park Ranger, Interpreter

Park Resource Manager

Recreational Therapist

Recreation Programmer

Researcher

Ski Patrol

Summer Camp Director

Tour Guide

Wilderness Therapy Guide

Youth Services Coordinator

Programme Structure

Courses include:

General Psychology

Personal Wellness

Outdoor Recreation Activities

Inclusive Recreation

Facility Operations and Design

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-19 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-11-01 00:00:00
Starting 2027-08-31 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-03-01 00:00:00

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Applications received after these deadlines will be considered for admission and scholarship on availability basis.

Language

English

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Orono, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Provide a NACES-Accredited Transcript Evaluation to UMaine — of all secondary and post-secondary education you have completed, unless exempt.

Submit an English Proficiency Test Score – unless exempt.

Tuition Fees

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

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

38340 USD / year

≈ 38340 USD / year
Out-of-State

38340 USD / year

≈ 38340 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

13230 USD / year

≈ 13230 USD / year

Additional Details

Canadian Resident: $441

NEBHE: $772

Living costs

Orono

United States

1216 - 1888 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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Delivered

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