Outdoor Education Undergraduate Program
A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions.
- Oliver Wendell Holmes
A leader among college and university outdoor programs
UNH has long been a leader in the fields of outdoor education, adventure education and experiential learning. Students enrolled in the Outdoor Education Major develop their core competencies in technical skills, theoretical knowledge, and teaching/leadership practices through an engaging combination of coursework and field experiences. Outdoor education students gain the benefits of a high-quality University education while mastering the practical skills required for success in the field. Many students take on minors or second majors in other subject areas, receiving valuable cross-training for lifelong learning and career advantage. Our faculty members are nationally and internationally renowned for their contributions to outdoor education, adventure education and experiential learning, yet go out of their way to be highly accessible to each individual student. Small class sizes, combined with seminar and field-based coursework, provide students with opportunities to experience both a great depth and breadth of knowledge in outdoor and experiential education.
A close community
Students in the Outdoor Education program at UNH take advantage of broader University opportunities, while also establishing close-knit relationships among peers in the program. Students often spend their weekends practicing their skills together in the mountains. In courses, students build strong, lasting relationships through enriching group projects and field experiences. Many students also work closely with faculty on research projects and as teaching assistants, and these connections often help with internships and job placements in the future.