Tourism and Events, Minor (319)
Program Requirements (18-24 hours)
The Tourism and Events minor prepares students for exciting careers in one of the world's largest industries. These nonprofit, government, and private sector careers are designed to help individuals, families, and communities improve their quality of life. The minor provides flexible options for students and can be completed with 18 to 24 credit hours.
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Students will complete 9 hours of Tourism and Event core courses: | 9 | |
| Experience Planning and Evaluation | ||
| Recreation and Tourism | ||
| Travel-Based Learning in Recreation and Tourism | ||
or REC 493 | Recreation Practicum | |
or REC 484 | Advanced Studies in Recreation | |
| Students will also complete 9-15 hours as follows: | 9-15 | |
| Select 3-9 hours (unduplicated) from these tourism courses: | ||
| Introduction to Hospitality Management | ||
| Tourism Planning and Devlopment | ||
| Hospitality and Tourism Marketing | ||
| Travel-Based Learning in Recreation and Tourism | ||
| Advanced Studies in Recreation | ||
| Select 3-9 hours (unduplicated) from these event courses: | ||
| Meeting and Convention Management | ||
| Advanced Event Planning in Hospitality | ||
| Sport Event Management | ||
| Travel-Based Learning in Recreation and Tourism | ||
| Advanced Studies in Recreation | ||
| Select 3-9 hours (unduplicated) from these electives: | ||
| Foundations of Outdoor Recreation | ||
| Recreation Facility Management | ||
| Facility Planning and Design | ||
| Recreation Resource Management | ||
| Interpreting America's National Parks | ||
| Travel-Based Learning in Recreation and Tourism | ||
| Advanced Studies in Recreation | ||
| Sport Facility Management | ||
| Entrepreneurship | ||
| Basic Marketing Concepts | ||
| Personal Selling | ||
| Social Media Marketing | ||
| Total Hours | 18-24 | |