BA in Recreation - Outdoor and Environmental Recreation in Mount Pleasant United States | Central Michigan University

Not everyone dreams of an office job filled with paperwork and corporate negotiations. If you thrive in open spaces, seek thrilling experiences, and value a deep connection with nature, a career in outdoor recreation might be your calling. Professionals in this field can find opportunities in diverse settings like summer camps, environmental education initiatives, public parks, and adventure-based programs. While your workplace will often be the great outdoors, you'll also handle organizational tasks such as coordinating activities and overseeing teams. Your role could involve working with diverse groups—children, adults, community organizations, families, and individuals with special needs. For those who feel most alive in nature and find joy in teaching others, outdoor recreation offers a way to transform that enthusiasm into a fulfilling profession. At CMU, students in outdoor and environmental recreation programs blend academic learning with hands-on experience, equipping them for roles in parks, conservation areas, camps, and environmental education initiatives—including positions at national parks or adventure organizations. A specialized minor and mandatory internship further develop essential leadership abilities like project coordination and team management.