Southeastern Illinois College is excited to offer in Fall of 2013 a brand new degree and certificate program in Outdoor Recreation.  This exciting new program is tailored for any student interested in:

• Pursuing a career in outdoor recreation or related field
• Specializing or supplementing an existing degree
• Pursuing transfer options for a bachelor’s degree

Students in SIC’s Outdoor Recreation program may find interest in the following career opportunities:

• Outdoor Education and Program Development
• Recreation Technician with State and Federal Agencies
• Environmental Interpretation
• Outdoor Guiding and Outfitting
• Wilderness and Adventure Tourism
• Camp Program Specialist

The program offers students a variety of learning environments including classroom instruction, special projects focusing on outdoor recreation and tourism opportunities in the region, as well as invaluable hands-on, field experiences.  Coursework includes a variety of natural sciences, complimentary courses like Introduction to GIS/GPS and First Aid, as well as several core Outdoor Recreation classes including Recreation Foundations, Outdoor Program Planning and Leadership in Recreation.  Students will also complete a field practicum in a related business or agency followed by an intensive Internship, geared at developing practical, real world experience in the field.