PLACE

STAMP
HERE

PASSION FOR
THE
OUTDOORS?
Parks, Recreation, and Tourism undergraduate and graduate programs
prepare students in a wide array of
fields concerned with social, economic aspects of society

PARKS,
RECREATION,
AND
TOURISM

MISSION
We create, share, and apply
knowledge about parks, recreation,
and tourism to inspire students,
inform policy, serve social needs,
encourage sustainability and economic vitality, and advocate for the
health of people, communities, and
the environment of which we are
part.
www.health.utah.edu/parks-recreation-tourism

250s. 1850 E. RM 200 Salt Lake City , UT 84112

We Advance individual, community, and environmental health

through education, research, and
action informed by the preventive,
development, and rehabilitative
power of parks, recreation, and
tourism

University of Utah College of Health

VISION

Adventure and Outdoor

Program Emphasis at
The University of Utah
College of Health
www.health.utah.edu

WORK OUTDOORS
Two key words

ADVENTURE and OUTDOOR!

THAT is what you will get following a career path after receiving a Bachelors Degree
in Parks, Rec, and Tourism from The
University of Utah.

ADVENTURE AND OUTDOOR

PROGRAM

Hands on learning activities in a wide variety of ADVENTURE and OUTDOOR

settings.
Develop SKILLS in group dynamics and
leadership, business administration, educational philosophy, teaching, and communication.
Learn to ENGAGE in outdoor recreation
activities, mange risk, and effectively teach
skills in outdoor and experiential settings.

Opportunities that Await

Guide Services
Residential and/or expedition-based
therapeutic wilderness programs and
camps

Community recreation centers and programs

School district employment

Outward bound or other expedition programs

Ropes courses and other challenge and

adventure facilities

The National Outdoor Leadership

School (NOLS)
*www.health.edu/parks-recreation-tourism/degrees/
bachelors/adventure-outdoor-programs.php

*www.health.utah.edu/parks-recreation-tourism/students/
undergraduate-advising.php

Courses of ADVENTURE
Classes designed to get you up and out of
that boring classroom and into the WILD!
With a pro-active plan for completion, students can complete this degree and emphasis in 5-6 semesters with approximately 12
credits per semester.
ADVENTURE AND OUTDOOR CAPSTONE

7-day backpacking outing to examine and

practice your outdoor leadership skills,
qualities, experiences, training, and character, all in a wild and remote environment!

ADVENTURE Advising
Stop by or call today to set up an appointment with an Academic Advisor
and learn how to get started on this
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE!
Office Location: 250 s. 1850 e RM 220

Office Telephone: 801-585-0832