Recreation Tourism, A.A.S.

Recreation Tourism (343)
Associate in Applied Science Degree

This program integrates practical applications with theoretical knowledge to prepare students for entry-level opportunities within the Recreation Tourism Industry. Students will acquire skills in communication, math and accounting, computers, sales, as well as, regional geography specific to the tourism Industry. Employment may be with city/township recreation departments, YMCA’s, amusement and theme parks, or resorts. A Graduate of this program seeks employment as a recreation or resort director or conference coordinator.

NOTE: Courses listed in the first/third semester will be scheduled for the fall; second/fourth semester courses will be scheduled for the spring. The student is encouraged to use the curriculum planner to keep track of courses taken and those still needed. In some cases, one or more courses may be taken in a different order than indicated on the planner. However, individual course prerequisites must be observed.

Prerequisites/Corequisites – Some courses require another course be taken beforehand or at the same time. To check if a course has a prerequisite or corequisite, see the course description.