Outdoor Leadership and Entrepreneurship (AS)
Department: Business
Program Contact: Whitney Ward
Phone: (435) 283-7551
Email: whitney.ward@snow.edu
Department Webpage: https://www.snow.edu/academics/bat/business/
Program Description
The Outdoor Leadership and Entrepreneurship program at Snow College offers hands-on training in wilderness skills, adventure education, and recreation management. Nestled in the heart of Utah’s stunning landscapes, the program provides students with opportunities to learn through real-world experiences. Students develop expertise in risk management, group leadership, and sustainable outdoor practices, preparing them for careers in guiding, park services, outdoor education, and adventure tourism. If you’re passionate about exploring nature, leading others, and preserving the great outdoors, Snow College’s Outdoor Leadership program is the perfect place to start your journey.
Program Outcomes
Students who complete the Outdoor Leadership and Entrepreneurship Associate Degree will
- Communicate effectively in both oral and written contexts.
- Work effectively as a team.
- Apply business principles as they relate to the outdoors.
- Address and assess industry standards and best management practices.
- Apply outdoor skills (which may include basic camping skills, equipment and clothing selection and use, weather, health and sanitation, travel techniques, navigation, technical skills).
- Express theoretical knowledge as it relates to outdoor adventure and then demonstrate critical thinking, judgement and decision making.
- Develop a personal definition of outdoor leadership.
- Apply planning, logistics, and risk management strategies for trip planning/programming.