Equipping Students to Lead
Pfeiffer University equips outdoor education and Leadership graduates with the skills necessary to succeed in the growth industry of the outdoors. With a bachelor’s degree in Outdoor Education and Leadership, graduates can pursue many different fields including Adventure and Environmental Education, Conservation Law, Outdoor Programing, Youth Ministry, and more.
About the Program
Pfeiffer’s undergraduate Outdoor Education and Leadership program provides students who have a passion for the outdoors to build on knowledge, skills, and dispositions necessary to utilize aspects of the outdoors to influence people either individually or as groups. The interdisciplinary program includes courses from education, communication, counseling and human services, psychology, business and environmental studies.
With a 340-acre Pfeiffer campus as well as quick access to Morrow Mountain State Park, Uwharrie National Forest, Lake Tillery, Badin Lake, and the U.S. National Whitewater Center, students in this program will have the opportunity to go beyond the traditional classroom experience and be emersed into training and experiences necessary to serve in a variety of outdoor educational experiences.
How to Apply
To be admitted to the Outdoor Education and Leadership program, you must first apply to Pfeiffer using our undergraduate admissions application.
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Pfeiffer’s Outdoor Education and Leadership program combines a wide range of courses including psychology, communications, business, health and wellness, sociology, and more, so that graduates can successfully plan, implement, and evaluate programs to meet the diverse needs of those served in the outdoor industry. Students make a minimum investment of 59 semester hours in required courses and specialty studies, in addition to general education requirements and electives. Students will also complete an internship within the field.
Hands-On Experience
With most of the Outdoor Education and Leadership courses having an experiential learning component, students will get hands-on experience throughout their time within the program. Students will also complete a required internship, giving them real-world experience within the field.
Career Opportunities
History majors interested in joining the workforce immediately after graduation may pursue professions such as:
- Outdoor Program Administrator
- Conservation Law Officer
- Outdoor Educator
- National or State Park Ranger
- Camp Director