This option is available within the Tourism, Recreation, and Adventure Leadership major at the following location:

• OSU-Cascades

Designed for students pursuing careers as managers or owners and guides in outfitter-guide and other natural resource based commercial recreation businesses (i.e., micro-level tourism).

Option Code: 876

Upon successful completion of the program, students will meet the following learning outcomes:

• Explain the importance of tourism and recreation in natural settings for achieving societal goals, such as community development, human health and quality of life, and sustainable use of natural resources.
• Identify, analyze, and apply the best available information on science, management practices, and public preferences to address contemporary tourism, recreation, and outdoor leadership opportunities and issues.
• Use applicable laws, policies, and regulations to make nature-based tourism, recreation, and outdoor leadership decisions across cultural and geographical contexts.
• Communicate effectively with a variety of audiences in appropriate formats.
• Demonstrate leadership and collaboration skills to work effectively and professionally in groups.
• Explain the principles and methods for successful supervision of employees and/or volunteers.

Option Code: 876