Environmental & Outdoor Education Major

UMD's Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.)  in Environmental and Outdoor Education (EOE) blends classroom learning with practical application. It prepares graduates for dynamic careers in outdoor recreation, nature-based learning, park & recreation management, adventure-based guiding, and related fields.

Students in the EOE program form relationships with their peers and our highly-engaged faculty. They explore a range of topics, including ecology; environmental interpretation; nonformal teaching methodology; risk management; and leadership and group dynamics in outdoor settings. 

As one of the country’s longest-standing bachelor’s degree programs of its kind, we have developed robust relationships with local partners to extend learning outside the classroom and apply academic concepts in real-world contexts.