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Are you someone who likes being outside and physically active? Does the idea of helping others enjoy the outdoors appeal to you? Do you want a job that allows you to do these things? If so, Mansfield University’s Outdoor Recreation Leadership program may be just what you are looking for.
Situated in north-central Pennsylvania’ s Tioga County, Mansfield University’s rural setting offers many advantages for the student interested in Outdoor Recreation Leadership. The area includes varied and all-season recreation opportunities; existing recreation providers; nearby state parks, state forest, and state game lands; and a reputation as a first-class outdoor vacation destination, all attributes that provide important resources and allow substantive in-the-field training. Of particular note, Pine Creek Gorge, Pennsylvania’s “Grand Canyon,” sits about 20 miles from campus and makes a great place for canoeing, kayaking, white water rafting, hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing.
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The program in Outdoor Recreation Leadership is designed to provide you with a blend of classroom and experiential learning. In addition to the required recreation-oriented core classes, leadership training and practical geographic skills such as GIS/GPS and Map/Air Photo Interpretation are stressed. The program also includes supporting coursework in Business, Geology, Watershed Management, Wilderness First Aid, Travel and Tourism, and Leadership Studies. An internship/practicum or similar work experience is highly recommended as well. Does this program include lots of training? Yes. Does the program expect a lot from you? Yes. But we don’t think you would want it any other way!
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Possible career paths include: outdoor adventure guide, park ranger, environmental interpreter, director of youth camps, ecotourism, working with at-risk youth, outdoor-oriented resorts, civic recreation departments, and opening your own recreation business. |
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Mansfield University Home Page // Department of Geography and Geology Home Page
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Outdoor Recreation Leadership
Graduates
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A webpage dedicated to the men and women who have graduated from the Department. Take a look at some of the interesting jobs they have! Geography Club
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The Geography Club is a great place to meet great people. Recent activities include trips for skiing, white water rafting, bike riding, hiking and more. Membership is available to all students. View pictures from past excursions at the Geology Club
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Geology Club sponsors mineral collecting trips, visits to science museums, trips to science teacher's conventions and more. All students are welcome! Visit the