Tourism Management Minor

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Students who have a major in another area may desire to diversify their abilities by choosing to complete a minor program in Recreation and Tourism. This minor complements numerous major programs and expands career opportunities.

Requirements
To be admitted to a major or minor in Recreation, Tourism and Events, a student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.3 (or be a freshman or transfer). A minimum grade of C- must be earned in each course counted toward fulfilling major and minor requirements.

Required Courses Credits: 21

RTE 201 - Introduction to Recreation and Tourism Credits: (3)
RTE 230 - Program and Event Budgeting Credits: (2)
RTE 371 - Tourism Essentials Credits: (3)
RTE 373E - Resort Management Credits: (5)
RTE 480 - Tourism Administration Credits: (4)
RTE 484 - Legal Liability and Risk Management Credits: (4)

Department-Approved Electives Credits: 8-9

Other courses not listed may be used with approval by RTE advisor.

RTE 272 - Lodging Operations I Credits: (3)
RTE 337 - Tour and Interpretive Program Development Credits: (3)
RTE 373D - Convention and Meeting Management Credits: (5)
RTE 374 - Festivals and Events Credits: (4)
RTE 379 - Cruise Line Industry Credits: (3)
RTE 381 - Recreational Sports Management Credits: (3)
RTE 405 - Hospitality Catering Credits: (3)
RTE 452 - Regional Wine Tourism Credits: (4)
OR GWT 452 - Regional Wine Tourism Credits: (4)
RTE 454 - Wine Tourism Applications Credits: (4)
RTE 292 - Practicum Credits: (1-3) (Must be taken for 3 credits.)
OR RTE 492 - Senior Practicum Credits: (1-10) (Must be taken for 3 credits.)
UNIV 304 - International Sustainable Development Credits: (5-12)

Total Credits: 29-30

College and Department Information

Family and Consumer Sciences Department
College of Education and Professional Studies