FAIRMONT STATE UNIVERSITY
Outdoor Leadership (B.A.)

Explore Beyond.
Lead with Courage.

The Outdoor Leadership program merges experiential education, environmental stewardship, and adventure-based leadership.
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Does This Sound Like You?

You’re the kind of person who feels most alive outside — where fresh air fuels your curiosity and challenge drives your growth. You’re not looking for a desk job; you’re looking for a life of purpose, leadership, and adventure.

You might be someone who:

  • Thrives in the outdoors
  • Leads by example
  • Cares deeply about the environment
  • Loves learning by doing
  • Connects through experience
  • Dreams of a career that matters

If that sounds like you, Fairmont State’s Outdoor Leadership program is where your next great adventure begins.

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Why Study Outdoor Leadership
at Fairmont State?

Learn to lead and teach others through immersive, field-based experiences that emphasize adventure education, environmental stewardship, and leadership development.

From rock climbing and backcountry living to program management and risk assessment, you’ll gain the skills to succeed in today’s growing outdoor economy — with 21,000+ recreation-related jobs opening annually nationwide.
Affordable,
High-Quality Degrees

Get a world-class education at one of West Virginia’s most affordable universities.

Small Class Sizes,
Big Opportunities

With an average of just 15 students per faculty member, you’ll receive individualized support.

Hands-On Faculty Mentorship

Our professors are not just teachers — they’re mentors, researchers, and industry professionals guiding you every step of the way.

Career Opportunities

Thrive in the Growing Outdoor Economy

Launch a career that combines adventure, education, and sustainability.

This high-demand degree opens doors to many exciting career opportunities in outdoor leadership and related fields.

Career paths include:

  • Park Ranger
  • Outdoor Educator
  • Program Coordinator
  • Outdoor Business & Entrepreneurship
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Ready to Begin?

Adventure. Lead. Impact.

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