Studying Outdoor & Community Recreation Education at Weber State

Studying Outdoor and Community Recreation at Weber State gives you more than a degree, it shows you how to forge a sustainable career in the outdoor adventure and community recreation industry and obtain a lifestyle of wellness, adventure, and fulfillment.

Outdoor & Community Recreation Education Highlights

The Outdoor and Community Recreation Education Program provides students with the knowledge, certifications, skills, and experience needed to enter the outdoor and sport/ community recreation field as a gold standard industry professional.  

Students will have access to necessary certifications and field based courses via Weber State’s 1-credit recreation activity experience-based courses. Examples of these courses are Avalanche, Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Skiing/ Snowboarding, Whitewater/Swiftwater Rescue, and more!

Beyond the Classroom

While earning your degree, you’ll build on earned certifications, experience paired and what you learn in the classroom with hands-on experience at internship sites such as state parks, sports clubs, ski resorts, and recreation centers. 

What You’ll LEARN at Weber

Weber State’s outdoor and community recreation education program offers a choice of two emphases:

  • Community recreation administration
  • Outdoor recreation administration

What You CAN DO After Weber

Graduates go on to a wide range of opportunities in recreation, including careers with:

  • Outdoor retailers and adventure education centers
  • Wilderness therapy programs
  • Tourism companies
  • State and national parks
  • Therapeutic programs
  • Youth programs
  • Public and private schools
  • Recreation programs and organizations

If you have questions, contact a WSU Career Advisor.