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 6 hours of Tourism and Event core courses: | 6 | |
| Experience Planning and Evaluation | ||
| Recreation and Tourism | ||
| Students will also complete 12-18 hours as follows: | 12-18 | |
| Select 3-9 hours (unduplicated) from these tourism-related courses: | ||
| Introduction to Hospitality Management | ||
| Tourism Planning and Development | ||
| Hospitality and Tourism Marketing | ||
| Travel-Based Learning in Recreation and Tourism | ||
| Select 3-9 hours (unduplicated) from these event courses: | ||
| Meeting and Convention Management | ||
| Advanced Event Planning in Hospitality | ||
| Sport Event Management | ||
| Select 6-12 hours (unduplicated) from these electives: | ||
| Foundations of Outdoor Recreation | ||
| Parks, Recreation, and Quality of Life | ||
| Recreation Resource Management | ||
| Interpreting America's National Parks | ||
| Travel-Based Learning in Recreation and Tourism | ||
| Recreation Workshop | ||
| Advanced Studies in Recreation | ||
| Recreation Practicum | ||
| Sport Facility Management | ||
| Entrepreneurship | ||
| Basic Marketing Concepts | ||
| Personal Selling | ||
| Social Media Marketing | ||
| Or, other courses approved by the Tourism and Event Management minor advisor. | ||
| Total Hours | 18-24 | |