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Major Academic Plan (MAP) Why study Recreation and Tourism Management? Recreation and Tourism Management is a growing and dynamic field. It is estimated.

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1 Major Academic Plan (MAP) Why study Recreation and Tourism Management? Recreation and Tourism Management is a growing and dynamic field. It is estimated that recreation, leisure, entertainment, travel, and tourism is a $10 trillion business worldwide. Students in this major develop competencies in administration and management, business principles, legal foundations and risk management, facility planning and maintenance, assessment and evaluation, emergency medical skills, activity programming and leadership. Our goal is to provide students with core skill sets and competencies that allow for adaptability and success within a wide range of professional settings. Career Opportunities In the public sector, graduates find jobs with: City and county recreation programs School districts State and national parks Corrections Military recreation programs Convention centers Visitor bureaus Campus recreation programs In the private sector, graduates secure jobs with: Resort hotels Commercial recreation businesses Amusement and theme parks Ski resorts Cruise lines Casinos Health and fitness clubs Golf courses Private campgrounds Sports facilities In the nonprofit sector, graduates find employment with youth agencies and camps, church and ministry recreation programs, and homeless organizations. Department Chair Dr. Matthew Chase 200 PE Building Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.7964 mchase@ewu.edu Department Assistant Colleen Mastel 200 PE Building Cheney, WA 99004 509.359.7961 cmastel@ewu.edu Sample Careers Rec Program Manager Business Owner Recreation Leader Associate in Arts BA in Recreation and Tourism Management (77 credits) Physical Education, Health, and Recreation Department College of Arts, Letters, and Education

2 Degree Requirements (AA-DTA) with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements Required Courses for Undergraduate Students at EWU  International Studies (4 quarter credit minimum) FLAN207 Contemporary World Cultures (3) HIST131 Latin American History (3) HIST181East Asian History and Culture (3) HIST 210 MUSH163 Survey of World Music (3) PHIL111 World Religions (3) POLS237 International Politics and Problems (3) SOC102 Social Problems (3) SPAN201 Intermediate Spanish I (3) ENGLISH COMPOSITION (6 credits) ENGL 101 English Composition (3)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL 102 English Composition (3)ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) COMMUNICATION (3 credits) COMM 101 Intro to Speech Communication (3) CMST 201 Public Speaking (5) MATHEMATICS (3-5 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. LAB SCIENCE (8 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. ARTS AND HUMANITIES (6 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL SCIENCE (12 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. INSTITUTIONALLY DESIGNATED (4-6 credits) INTR 250 Integrative Inquiry (3)General Elective Credit (5) PE 288 Advanced First Aid (3)HLED 193 Standard First Aid and Safety (2) ELECTIVES (13 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. These courses can be taken before or during the major Program.  Foreign Language o Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.  Cultural Diversity (4 quarter credit minimum) ANTH225 Native People of North America (3) AIST101 Intro to American Indian Studies (3) COMM220 Intro to Intercultural Communication (3) ENGL 285 American Indian Literature (3) ENGL295 Contemporary U.S. Multicultural Literature (3) HIST240 American Indian History (3) SOC103 Cultural Diversity (3) SOC251 Race and Ethnic Relations (3) Course(s) listed in the left column are those offered at your institution, course(s) listed in the right column are those that are equivalent at EWU. *1 semester credit is equal to 1.5 quarter credits. To calculate quarter credits, multiply semester credits by 1.5.


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