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Outdoor Leadership and Entrepreneurship

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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.

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Degrees/Certificates Other Degrees & Opportunities Career & Transfer Options More Info
Freshman (Semester 1)
Course Title Credits
OLE 1000 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership 3
OLE 1010 Outdoor Leadership Business and Careers 3
OLE 1542 Wilderness First Responder 3
OLE 2000 Outdoor Skills 3
OLE 2450 OR Climbing Technical Leadership 3
OLE 2650 OR Ropes Course Technical Leadership 3
OLE 2750 River/Water Technical Leadership 3
BUS 1600 Entrepreneurship Seminars 1
Freshman (Semester 2)
Course Title Credits
Physical Science With a lab 4
Quantitative Literacy 3-4
ENGL 1010 Introduction to Writing
GNST 1200 Foundations 3
Electives 1
Sophomore (Semester 3)
Course Title Credits
ENGL 2010 Intermediate Writing 3
Humanities 3
Life Science 3
BUS 1010 Introduction to Business 3
Electives 3
Sophomore (Semester 4)
Course Title Credits
Business Elective 3
American Institutions 3
Fine Arts 3
Electives 6
Note: the information above will make a student transfer-ready for a Outdoor Leadership and Entrepreneurship BS program at another school. Below are the base requirements to earn the AS in Outdoor Leadership and Entrepreneurship at Snow College:
  • OLE 1000 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership 3 credits
  • OLE 1010 Outdoor Leadership Business and Careers 3 credits
  • OLE 2000 Outdoor Skills 3 credits
Outdoor Leadership and Entrepreneurship (Certificate)
Course Title Credits
BUS 1010 Introduction to Business 3
BUS 1600 Entrepreneurship Seminars 1
OLE 1000 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership 3
OLE 1010 Outdoor Leadership Business and Careers 3
Choose one of the following (3 credits)
BUS 2222 Entrepreneurship 3
BUS 2650 Management Principles for Entrepreneurs 3
Choose one of the following (3 credits)
BUS 1020 Computer Technology and Applications 3
BUS 1060 Quickbooks for Small Business 3
BUS 1270 Strategic Selling  3
BUS 1300 Social Media Marketing 3
BUS 2650 Management Principles for Entrepreneurs 3
Choose one of the following (3 credits)
OLE 2000 Outdoor Skills 3
OLE 1535 Backpacking 3
Outdoor Product Design and Development (Certificate)
Course Title Credits
BUS 2050 Business Law 3
HFST 1140 Introductory Sewing 2
HFST 2040 Intermediate Sewing 3
MATH 1040 Introduction to Statistics 3
OLE 1000 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership 3
OLE 1010 Outdoor Leadership Business and Careers 3
Outdoor Skills (Certificate)
Course Title Credits
OLE 1000 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership 3
OLE 1542 Wilderness First Responder 3
Choose one of the following (3 credits)
OLE 1535 Backpacking 3
OLE 2000 Outdoor Skills 3
Choose two of the following (2 credits)
OLE 1505 Kayaking 1
OLE 1515 Sailing 1
OLE 1527 Rock Climbing 1
OLE 1635 Backcountry Skiing 1
OLE 1655 Snowshoeing 1
OLE 1660 Winter Camping 1
Choose two of the following (6 credits)
OLE 2450 Climbing Technical Leadership 3
OLE 2550 Winter Technical Leadership 3
OLE 2650 Ropes Course Technical Leadership 3
OLE 2750 River/Water Technical Leadership 3

Outdoor Leadership and Entrepreneurship majors have a wide range of career opportunities, including guiding and outfitting, park management, environmental education, adventure tourism, and recreation programming.

Discover ways you can transfer your credits to some of the following colleges:

For more information on transferring within public colleges and universities in Utah, see UtahTransferGuide.