Concentration of Outdoor Education, Leadership & Tourism, B.S.
Offered
:
Lyndon, VT
This program is eligible for international students requiring an F-1 visa.
What is an In-Person Plus program?
Program-required courses are taught through a combination of in-person and remote delivery. Remote learning may require meeting at a specific time or may not have a specific class time; all weekly interactions and assignments for remote courses are completed through a learning site.
Blend your love of hiking, skiing, canoeing, and outdoor adventure with a focus on environmental sustainability in our Sustainable Tourism & Recreation Concentration. You’ll add environmental science and ecology classes to your core Outdoor Education, Leadership & Tourism program and gain the foundation to lead in this growing segment of the field.
Outdoor recreation supports the economy in rural communities across the country and reducing human impact and conserving rural and wild places is key to sustaining both the environment and the industry. You’ll graduate from this concentration prepared to develop programs, lead adventures, and help run education centers, resorts, and ecotourism and agrotourism businesses through the lens of sustainability grounded in science.
We understand that the cost and value of your education is important to you. That’s why we’re committed to being one of the most affordable colleges in Vermont and why more than 80% of our students receive aid. We're here to help you fit this program into your unique financial picture. Contact this program's Admissions Counselor any time to discuss what types of financial aid are right for you.
Better Together Scholarship
This renewable, merit-based scholarship awards up to $5,000 for out-of-state students and up to $2,000 for in-state students.
Out-of-state students enrolling in the 2025-26 academic year who will live on campus are eligible for a $5,000 scholarship for select programs on select campuses.
Combined with scholarships and aid, a Vermont State education is within reach for students from all financial backgrounds. Speak with our Admissions Counselor to estimate what your true out-of-pocket costs might be for this program.
Tuition and Fees
Anticipated for the 2025-26 Academic Year
Tuition for Outdoor Education, Leadership & Tourism, B.S.
$10,704 Full Time Annual
$446 /credit
$21,408 Full Time Annual
$892 /credit
Total Mandatory Fees
Undergraduate (In-Person / In-Person Plus)
$1,656 Full Time Annual
$69 /credit
Housing and Food
Anticipated for the 2025-26 Academic Year
Standard Housing
$8,388 Full Time Annual
Standard Food Plan
$5,506 Full Time Annual
For complete information on tuition and fees across all programs and locations, as well as indirect costs of attendance, visit the complete tuition and fees page.
Internship in Outdoor Education, Leadership, and Tourism
6-15 cr
PRG XXXX
Program elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
XXX XXXX
Elective
3 cr
Why Study Sustainable Tourism & Recreation at Vermont State
Career Opportunities: The outdoor recreation economy is growing, contributing $2 billion to the Vermont economy in 2023 alone. This concentration is great for students interested in gaining a solid foundation in environmental science to bring a sustainability focus to their work in any aspect of this field.
Certifications: You can enhance your credentials withLeave No Trace Level 2 Instructor and Wilderness First Aid Responder certifications and add adventure education-focused certifications from canoeing to climbing, too.
Supportive Faculty: Our dedicated professors have years of experience working in the field and bring this on-the-ground knowledge to your small-group classes and field experiences to help you reach your goals in a supportive learning community.
Strong Network: Our alumni and program network are constantly expanding, connecting students with a wide range of internship and job opportunities across the country.
What You’ll Learn
With courses in environmental science, climate change ecology, environmental justice, and energy systems, you’ll explore the relationship between tourism and natural resources, study ecology and solutions to environmental problems, and learn how to bring sustainable changes to systems where you live and work.
The curriculum also includes courses in marketing, public relations, resort law and risk management, and mountain resort software technologies to provide a foundation in the business skills needed to excel.
Hands-on learning complements classroom learning throughout the program, from labs and fieldwork to internships and practicums. You’ll gain direct work experience and valuable connections through internships as you learn first-hand how to bring sustainability measures into business operations and the guest experience.
Certifications
You’ll have the opportunity to earn the following credentials:
Wilderness First Responder
CPR
Leave No Trace Level 2 Instructor
Level 1 Challenge Course Practitioner
Certificates of Completion:
Avalanche Level I, II and Companion Rescue (AIARE)
American Mountain Guides Association Single Pitch Instructor
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