The Minor in Tourism prepares students for both business and social aspects of tourism including how tourism affects society and what motivates tourist behavior. Students learn about the broad range of businesses that are part of tourism such as cruise lines, tour operators, resorts, and outdoor recreation. Students may choose elective courses focusing on their area of interest. Study abroad courses may also count toward the minor.
Careers in tourism include management positions in destination marketing organizations, convention and visitor bureaus, hotels and resorts, and commercial recreation and tourism providers (such as outdoor recreations and tours), as well as opportunities as entrepreneurs.
Course Requirements for the Minor
The following courses, or their approved transfer equivalents, are required of all candidates for this minor.
Written Notice
Departmental approval is required before you begin coursework for this minor. Approval can be obtained by providing written notice of your intention to declare this minor to the department office.
No more than six units of electives may come from one department.
Majors or minors in Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management (RHPM) may only take three elective hours from RHPM, in addition to RHPM 399 Special Problems.
Select 12 units from an additional approved regional course or from the following:
