Ecotourism, B.S.

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Ecotourism is responsible travel that supports biodiversity conservation, builds environmental and cultural awareness and respect, and contributes to local economic and social development. The Ecotourism major combines multidisciplinary knowledge and skills related to ecotourism, protected area management, outdoor recreation, environmental science, and business administration. The Ecotourism major seeks to empower those who plan and implement ecotourism-related activities to see themselves as responsible hosts and stewards of earth’s most incredible natural resources.

Program Specific Requirements (13 Credit Hours)

ESC 102 - Introduction to Environmental Science 4 Credit(s).
REC 350 - Risk Management, Safety, and Legal Issues in Recreation Administration 3 Credit(s).
REC 362 - Adventure Education 3 Credit(s).
REC 410 - Recreation Administration 3 Credit(s).

Required Courses (30 Credit Hours)

ECT 165 - World Ecotourism Destinations and Cultures 3 Credit(s).
ECT 215 - PEAKS Training 2 Credit(s).
ECT 265 - Foundations of Ecotourism 3 Credit(s).
ECT 270, 271 to 470, 471 - Ecotourism Practicum 1 Credit(s).
ECT 312 - Protected Area Management 3 Credit(s).
ECT 357 - Applied Interpretation 3 Credit(s).
ECT 499 - Ecotourism Internship 2-4 Credit(s).
Required Activity Courses:
ECT 108 - Trail Design and Construction 1 Credit(s).
ECT 110 - Nature Guiding 1 Credit(s).
ECT 112 - Wild Blue Ridge 1 Credit(s).
ECT 115 - Ferrum Green Team 1 Credit(s).
Additional Activity Courses - Choose 4 from the following:
ECT 107 - Introduction to Fly Fishing 1 Credit(s).
ECT 111 - Hunting and Tracking 1 Credit(s).
REC 103 - Backpacking and Hiking 1 Credit(s).
REC 104 - Rock Climbing and Rappelling 1 Credit(s).
REC 106 - Outdoor Water Sports 1 Credit(s).
REC 109 - Outdoor Recreation Sampler 1 Credit(s).

Ecotourism Major Electives (Choose 18 Credit Hours from the following:)

Based on your career interests, and in consultation with your academic advisor,
select 18 credits of elective coursework from the following:

Accounting - ACC

Art - ART

Biology - BIO

Business BUS

Communication - COM

Criminal Justice - CJU

English - ENG

Environmental Planning and Development - EPD

Environmental Science - ESC

Geography - GEO

History - HIS

Political Science PSC

Recreation Leadership - REC

Science - SCI

Spanish - SPA

Ecotourism, B.S.

Program Specific Requirements (13 Credit Hours)

Required Courses (30 Credit Hours)

Ecotourism Major Electives (Choose 18 Credit Hours from the following:)

Total Credit Hours Required in Major: 61 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 121