Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration - Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management
课程简介
Nearly 100% Job Placement. Graduates have a wide range of employment options, from restaurants, hotels, and stadiums to national parks, non-profit agencies, and park districts. Graduates are immediately eligible to sit for the examination to become a Certified Park and Recreation Professional. Program emphasizes innovative instructional techniques and learning experiences through application of knowledge and skills in career-related settings. Western's 92-acre Horn Field Campus, one mile south of Macomb, is operated by the department as a laboratory for courses in camping, outdoor education, resource management, interpretation, leadership and adventure education. Department offers travel workshops for students to gain additional learning, skills and professional preparation broadly in the field. The Bachelor of Science in Recreation, Park and Tourism Administration helps students develop knowledge and skills appropriate for employment in leisure services. To accommodate a variety of interests and career directions, the department helps students develop individualized programs of study and requires a professional internship. Students have the opportunity to participate in the Environmental Conservation Outdoor Education Expedition (ECOEE), a semester-long experience conducted in national parks, outdoor education centers, and wilderness areas. Students may also participate in Study Abroad experiences offered by the department each year. Recent graduates are employed in management, planning, and program leadership and development by a variety of organizations including resorts, destination management organizations, park districts, state and national parks, non-profit agencies, camps and outdoor recreation centers, tourism agencies, wilderness camping programs, university student unions, hospitals, and civic and senior citizen centers.
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