Recreation & Tourism Management Degree
The Recreation Tourism Management (RTM) is a social science orientated degree program. RTM is a leading undergraduate program based on faculty scholarship, outstanding student graduates, progressive educational techniques and innovative courses, and successful collaborations with community agencies. Because of our relatively small size, we can offer a personable and friendly atmosphere in which you will have the chance to know your fellow students and the faculty who are experts in the subject matter.
Students will have many opportunities to learn and grow as an RTM major. Depending on your interests in Recreation Systems Management, Outdoor Recreation Management, or Sustainable Tourism Management, exciting career opportunities are available. Our program provides excellent professional opportunities to contribute to the community from a business or governance standpoint.
Review the Degree Learning Outcomes
Degree Learning Outcomes
Download the HTM Curriculum Map- Apply theory to explain and articulate the regional national and global systemic frameworks and their impact on the hospitality, recreation and tourism industry.
- Evaluate information sources to make informed decisions and draw insightful conclusions for hospitality, recreation and tourism organizations.
- In the context of recreation and tourism, explicate the interconnectivity between humans and their environments.
- Create new ideas, practices and programs to address the delivery of technical and functional operations to meet organizational goals.
- Effectively communicate ideas with a focus on context, language, supporting data, and delivery to diverse stakeholders.
- Analyze the impact of recreation and tourism activities on enhancing individual and community well-being, cultural diversity, and contributing to sustainable development.
- Practice self-assessment and self-development as a part of lifelong learning.
- Analyze scientific, political, technical, legal, and ethical dimensions of environmental protection and visitor management.
Sustainable Tourism Management
The Sustainable Tourism Management Emphasis focuses on developing skills to plan, organize, assess, and manage sustainable tourism. It incorporates international learning experiences to explore tools and strategies to minimize negative and maximize positive economic, socio-cultural and environmental impacts of tourism. Sustainable tourism is the fastest growing segment of the world’s largest industry. Sustainable Tourism Management Degree RequirementsSustainable Tourism Management Career Paths
Sustainable tours, accommodations, transportation, attractions, tour wholesaling and retailing
Sustainable tourism accreditation and eco-labeling agencies
Visitors bureaus and state tourism commissions
Professional writers and photographers
Green Marketing and Events Manager
Destination marketing organizations
Sustainable product development
Green meetings and events
Tourism related non-profits
Travel Service Managers
Tourism Director
Outdoor Resource Management
The Outdoor Resource Management Emphasis focuses on conservation, outdoor recreation planning, park administration, natural science, environmental interpretation, outdoor education, outdoor leadership, adventure programming, ecological preservation and environmental sustainability. Rewarding and meaningful careers enhancing the quality of life for residents and visitors, preserving and managing natural, historic, and cultural resources. Outdoor Resource Management Degree RequirementsOutdoor Resource Management Career Paths
Zoo, park, forest, wildlife rangers with various agencies
Specialty Activities Guide (fishing/hunting)
Outdoor resource management planners
Professional writers and photographers
Professional writers and photographers
Outdoor education specialists
Outdoor program leaders
Interpretative guides
Sports Supervisor
Outdoor guides
Tour Operator
Naturalists
Recreation Systems Management
The Recreation Systems Management Emphasis focuses on leadership and management skills for organization, administration, and supervision of recreation, park, and tourism agencies in public, commercial and private settings. Prepares graduates for jobs in delivering leisure services in the public, non-profit and for profit recreation profession. Recreation Systems Management Degree RequirementsRecreation Systems Management Career Paths
Self-employment in commercial recreation, health and fitness settings, and tourism ventures
Program specialist/manager in municipal recreation and intramural recreation
Organization/manager for planning in youth and family non-profit agencies
Special events planner for parks, municipal, or commercial organizations
Manager in state or federal park and recreation agencies
Camp director recreational camp programs
Manager for military recreation programs
Athletic director in municipal recreation
Boys and Girls Club Director
Children’ Program Director
Senior Programs Director
YMCA Executive Director
Aquatics Director
