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Bachelor of Arts or Science - Recreation, Parks and Tourism - Outdoor Recreation and Leadership

Radford University

Radford campus — Radford, Virginia, United States

Study Level
Undergraduate · 4-Year Bachelor's Degree
Duration
To be confirmed
Study Mode
To be confirmed
Next Intake
January 2027
Tuition Fee
USD 21,166
Application Fee
None listed
Scholarships Available
None listed
Post-Study Work Information
Optional Practical Training (OPT): Verify before applying
Application Status
Open — confirm with Eagle Link (Not confirmed)

Program information is subject to institution confirmation. Fees, deadlines, intakes and entry requirements may change.

Overview

In the Outdoor Recreation and Leadership concentration students gain academic skills to organize, lead, and evaluate a variety of outdoor adventure programs. Through coursework, the students will be exposed to a variety of adventure activities such as: backpacking, outdoor living skills, rock climbing, kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, ropes course facilitation, orienteering and caving. Academic courses are experiential in nature and emphasize leadership development with attention to risk management, environmental literacy, facilitation techniques, teaching methods and program management. Program Highlights: The program focuses on development student outdoor leadership skills through experiential learning and the outdoor industry's best practices A variety of courses are offered the provide experiential, hands-on, applicable learning Students earn a variety of nationally and skill related certifications There are diverse career opportunities in Outdoor Recreation and Leadership. This includes: state and national parks, resorts, outdoor education agencies, municipal parks, youth agencies and much more.
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Credential
4-Year Bachelor's Degree
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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

English-language requirements

English-language requirements will be confirmed by the institution or authorized partner before application.

Fees & Costs

Tuition fee
USD 21,166
Application fee
None listed
Deposit required
Not listed
Estimated other compulsory fees
Not listed — confirm with Eagle Link.

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Scholarships

No scholarship is currently listed for this program. Explore scholarships and funding.

Scholarships are competitive and may change, close or be withdrawn. Eagle Link does not guarantee that any student will receive a scholarship.

Intakes & Deadlines

Upcoming intakes
January 2027, January 2028, January 2029
Application deadline
1 December 2026
Application status
Confirm with Eagle Link
Intake availability
Not confirmed

Campus & Location

Radford campus

Radford, Virginia, United States

801 East Main Street

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Post-Study Work / Immigration Information

Please confirm current eligibility with Eagle Link before applying.

Optional Practical Training (OPT)
Verify before applying

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About the Institution

The institution now known as Radford University was founded by the Virginia General Assembly in the spring of 1910. Radford University is a comprehensive public university of 7,718 students that has received national recognition for many of its undergraduate and graduate academic programs, as well as its sustainability initiatives. Radford University is well known for its strong faculty/student bonds, innovative use of technology in the learning environment and vibrant student life on a beautiful 211-acre American classical campus, Radford University offers students many opportunities to get i...

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Program information last verified 8 October 2026.