1. Western State Colorado University
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  4. BE Outdoor Environmental Education

BE Outdoor Environmental Education

4 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Western State Colorado University

Program Overview

The Outdoor Environmental Education emphasis at Western Colorado University combines experiential, field-based courses with natural and environmental science courses that use the Gunnison Valley as a vast learning laboratory. Whether you stay local or travel abroad, by immersing yourself in the outdoors and seeing firsthand the environmental issues and challenges of today, you'll be prepared to become the experiential educators of tomorrow. Before graduation, you'll be required to earn your Wilderness First Responder (WFR) certification, ensuring you have industry-standard skills to become professional guides, trip leaders and outdoor educators.

Program Key Stats

$18600 (Annual Fees)



92 %

Eligibility Criteria

2.8
33
80

1120
6.5
79

Additional Information & Requirements

Official high school transcript, SAT and/or ACT test scores, A personal statement, Essay, Letter(s) of recommendation, Resume

Career Options

  • Environmental consultant
  • Environmental education officer
  • Environmental manager
  • Marine biologist
  • Nature conservation officer
  • Recycling officer
  • Sustainability consultant

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