1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BA in Recreation and Tourism Management
(77 credits)
Physical Education, Health, and Recreation Department
College of Arts, Letters, and Education
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
Matthew Chase, Ph.D
PE Building, PEC 249
Department Assistant
 Colleen Mastel
200 PE Building
Cheney, WA 99004
Sample Careers
Rec Program Manager
Business Owner
Recreation Leader

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
LOWER COLUMBIA COLLEGE COURSES
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
COMMUNICATIONS (15 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 English Composition II (5)
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis, Research, Document (5)
QUANTITATIVE/SYMBOLIC REASONING (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
NATURAL SCIENCES (15 credits)
ELECTIVES (25 credits)
HLTH 100 Occupational Safety & Health (3)
HLED 193 Standard First Aid and Safety (2)
DIVERSITY (5 credits)
See courses listed below labeled “DIV*”
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major program
Foreign Language Two full years of high school-level or one full year of college-level credit is required for graduation.
Cultural Diversity (one course)
ART 206 Arts of the Americas: DIV* (5)
CDS 202 Chemical Dependency Counseling with Diverse Populations (3)
HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History: DIV* (5)
HUM 164 Lifestyles (5)
SOC 225 Race and Ethnicity: DIV* (5)
International Studies (one course)
ENVS 150 Environment and Society: DIV * (5)
HIST 205 History of East Asia: DIV* (5)
HUM 210 Myths and Rites: DIV* (5)
POLS 107 Comparative Government (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)