Tourism, Recreation and Adventure Leadership provides the outdoor leadership, business, communication, and other skills necessary for success in various sectors. Students learn the technical and group leadership skills needed to be an outdoor guide, educator, or trip leader. Students also learn the concepts, theory, and business skills needed to move beyond guiding and into management or creation of their own business.
Degree: BS in Tourism, Recreation and Adventure Leadership
Options: Adventure Leadership and Education; Nature, Eco and Adventure Tourism
Tourism, Recreation and Adventure Leadership Faculty
Potential career options in Tourism, Recreation and Adventure LeadershipUse the career planning resources to learn about the potential career options below.(some occupations may require further education/licensure) |
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| Activities Coordinator Brand Manager Camp Director Client Services Rep. Ecotourism Guide Event Manager Facilities Manager Guest Relations Head of Experiential Learning Lodging Manager Management |
Marketing Manager Mountain Guide Operations Manager Outdoor Educator Outdoor Guide Park or Forest Ranger Park Naturalist Program Director Property Manager Promotions Manager Public Relations Specialist |
Recreation Manager Resort Manager Rock Climbing Guide Sales Manager Tour Guide Travel Agent Travel Writer Videographer Whitewater Rafting Guide Youth Counselor |
Where are OSU Tourism, Recreation and Adventure Leadership alumni working?(Data obtained from LinkedIn) |
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| General Manager, Wanderlust Tours Operations Manager, Tetherow Resort Industry & Visitor Services Manager, Travel Oregon Director of Sales, The Allison Inn & Spa Lead Back Country Ranger, Student Conservation Association Wilderness Ranger, US Forest Service General Manager, The Ritz-Carlton, Kyoto Senior Client Engagement Manager, Ventana Research Director of Marketing, JC Resorts Recreation Associate, Seventh Mountain Resort Outdoor Recreation Planner, Bureau of Land Management Ranch Manager, Cascades Camp & Conference Center Videographer/Editor, TeamPeople @ Intel Adventure Planning Concierge, Brasada Ranch Resort |
Where have OSU-Cascades students participated in experiential learning (internships/research/etc.)? |
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Tumalo Kayak and Canoe |
Job Search
In addition to our general job, internship, and volunteer search resources, below are some industry specific resources to help you search for opportunities in Tourism, Recreation and Adventure Leadership. Don't forget the important process of researching employers and networking with professionals in companies/organizations that you are interested in.
- Adventure Jobs
- Backdoor Jobs
- OSU College of Forestry Job Board
- Outdoor Industry Jobs
- Outdoor Ed Jobs
- Cool Works
- Bluefish Jobs
- NOLS: National Outdoor Leadership School
- Wander Jobs
- Recreation Internships
- Resort Jobs
Graduate School
In addition to our general Graduate/Professional School resources, utilize the following resources for researching advanced degrees in Tourism, Recreation and Adventure Leadership.
- Masters Studies: Compare 80 Master's Programs in Tourism
Professional Associations
Involvement in professional associations can expand your network, keep you up to date on current trends in the field, and give you access to additional job and internship opportunities. This is a sampling of professional associations that you could get involved in.
- Wilderness Education Association
- Association for Outdoor Recreation and Education
- National Recreation and Park Association
- World Travel and Tourism Council
- International Association for Amusement Parks and Attractions
Additional Resources
- OSU Corvallis information on Tourism, Recreation and Adventure Leadership
- What Can I Do With A Major In Hotel, Restaurant & Tourism, Recreation and Leisure Studies? - Univ. of Tennessee
Career Development Center
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