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What Can I Do With an Outdoor Education Major?

Description of the Major

The outdoor education major is highly experiential and leads to diverse careers working with a variety of populations in outdoor settings. The program consists of a 34-credit core plus two concentrations: one in adventure education and wilderness leadership; the second in environmental education.

Career Areas

Federal and State Agencies
University/College Campuses
City Park and Recreation
Nonprofit Organizations
YMCA/YWCA
Resorts/Hotels
Ski Resorts
Travel Companies

Sample Job Titles*

Adventure Travel Coordinator
Athletic Coach
Children's Activities Resort Facilitator
Recreation Therapist
Equipment Salesperson
Activities Coordinator
Youth Counselor
Fish & Game Warden
Forest Fire Fighter
Forest Ranger
Health Club Manager
Recreation Leader
Park Ranger
Athletics Coordinator
Park Naturalist

*Some careers require additional study or an advanced degree

What recent Johnson State College OED graduates are doing

Wilderness Trip Leader
Activities Director
State Park Employee
Adventure Associate
Alaska Level 1 Guide
Wilderness Field Director
Environmental Educational Assistant
Outfitter
Sea Kayak Instructor

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Skills and personality traits representative of OED majors

Students who major in Outdoor Education have excellent people skills, superior verbal and written communication abilities, and thoroughly enjoy the outdoors. These students often take pleasure in physical fitness, organizing outdoor activities, and working independently and in small groups. These students are leaders in the outdoor field and like teaching others the value of the environment.

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