Recreation and Tourism Management (BS RTM)

B.S. in Recreation and Tourism Management Degree Requirements

The degree of Bachelor of Science in Recreation and Tourism Management requires successful completion of 120 semester hours which includes: (1) the General Education Program ; (2) the core courses; (3) at least one area of emphasis; and (4) an internship experience. Two modern language courses are strongly recommended. (2.25 GPA required)

Core Requirements

33 Hours

(1) Hospitality Emphasis

33 credit hours

(Includes a Business Administration minor)

(2) Park & Recreation Management Emphasis

27 credit hours

RTM 331 Administration of Outdoor Recreation (3)
RTM 345 Ecotourism (3)
Two (2) courses from the following:
RTM 342 International Tourism (3)
RTM 346 Cultural Tourism (3)
RTM 347 Resource-Based Tourism Management (3)
Three (3) courses from the following:
RTM 320 Special Topics (1-6) *
RTM 325 Tourism Planning and Development (3)
RTM 415 Meetings, Conventions and Special Events Management (3)
GEOG 311 GIS and Cartography (3)
Six (6) credit hours from the following:
APST 330 Appalachian Trails (1)
HS 201 Emergency Care (1)
P ED 118 Individual Sports and Physical Activities (3)
P ED 220 Special Topics (1-3) *
RTM 220 Special Topics (2) *
*may be repeated for credit with advisor permission

(3) Tourism Planning & Promotion Emphasis

27 credit hours