Bachelor of Arts in
Recreation Management & Tourism
The major in Recreation Management and Tourism
(RMTO) offers three concentrations: (1) Recreation Management,
(2) Outdoor Recreation, and (3) Tourism Development.
The concentration in Recreation Management and Tourism
has been developed for those interested in managing public, private,
and commercial recreation and tourism agencies and businesses including
national, state and city parks; recreation centers; resorts; theme
parks; and commercial recreation attractions and services.
The concentration in Outdoor Recreation
encompasses the following: (1) guiding, organizing, and instructing
individuals and groups in the out-of-doors for participation and
skill development in such outdoor pursuits as hiking, climbing,
canoeing, kayaking, cross-country skiing, whitewater rafting, and
bicycling; (2) the application of adventure based programs to mental
health groups for improving self-concept, communication skills,
and team work; and (3) the study and development of programs for
nature, culture, and historical interpretation. Careful selection
of a minor to complement the area of interest is essential.
The concentration in Tourism Development
focuses on developing and managing tourism as an industry with particular
emphasis placed on its physical and social impact to insure its
long term sustainability. Other topics include travel motivations,
tourism and the environment, sustainable tourism, research, ecotourism
and the development of cultural, historic, recreational and scenic
attractions. Employment opportunities are found in commercial and
government agencies which plan, manage, and maintain recreation
and tourism attractions; visitors centers and convention facilities;
and wholesale and retail travel agencies.
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Recreation Management & Tourism (RMTO)
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Senior Assessment
Degree Requirements:
Baccalaureate Programs (B.A.)
The core requirements for the three concentrations consist of 36 semester hours which include:
- RMTO 103 - Resource Management
- RMTO 115 - Wilderness Experience
- RMTO 201 - Leisure Behavior
- RMTO 215 - Introduction to Travel and Tourism
- RMTO 290 - Fieldwork (minimum two semester hours)
- RMTO 295 - Fieldwork Seminar
- RMTO 310 - Interpretation
- RMTO 313 - Facilities Planning
- RMTO 315 - Tourism Development
- RMTO 317 - Research Methods in Hospitality
and Tourism (or SOCI 334 or MRKT 391)
- RMTO 390 - Senior Internship (minimum three semester hours)
The computer Literacy requirement may be met by taking CSCI 100, 140, or BUSI 230.
The requirements for the concentration in Recreation Management
and Tourism consist of 54 semester hours including:
- RMTO 103 - Resource Management
- RMTO 115 - Wilderness Experience
- RMTO 201 - Leisure Behavior
- RMTO 210 - Programming Management
- RMTO 215 - Introduction to Travel and Tourism
- RMTO 290 - Fieldwork (minimum 2 semester hours)
- RMTO 295 - Fieldwork Seminar
- RMTO 310 - Interpretation
- RMTO 313 - Facilities Planning
- RMTO 315 - Tourism Development
- RMTO 317 - Research Methods in Hospitality
and Tourism (or SOCI 334 or MRKT 391)
- RMTO 390 - Senior Internship (minimum 3 semester hours)
- RMTO 395 - Senior Seminar
- ACCT 111 - Principles of Accounting I
- BUSI 101 - Introduction to Business
- BUSI 220 - Business Law I
- MGMT 201 - Principles of Management
- MGMT 310 - Human Resource Management
- MRKT 201 - Marketing
The requirements for the concentration in Outdoor
Recreation consists of 50 semester hours of Recreation Managemnet and Tourism courses including:
- RMTO 103 - Resource Management
- RMTO 111 - Small Group Discussion
- RMTO 115 - Wilderness Experience
- RMTO 201 - Leisure Behavior
- RMTO 210 - Programming Management
- RMTO 215 - Introduction to Travel and Tourism
- RMTO 221 - Rock Climbing
- RMTO 222 - Whitewater
- RMTO 223 - Mountain Biking
- RMTO 224 - Cross Country Skiing
- RMTO 260 - Adventure Based Counseling
- RMTO 290 - Fieldwork (minimum 2 semester hours)
- RMTO 295 - Fieldwork Seminar
- RMTO 310 - Interpretation
- RMTO 313 - Facilities Planning
- RMTO 315 - Tourism Development
- RMTO 317 - Research Methods in Hospitality
and Tourism (or SOCI 334 or MRKT 391)
- RMTO 390 - Senior Internship (minimum 3 semester
hours)
- RMTO 395 - Senior Seminar
A minor is required.
The requirements for the concentration in
Tourism Development consists of 48 semester hours including:
- RMTO 103 - Resource Management
- RMTO 115 - Wilderness Experience
- RMTO 201 - Leisure Behavior
- RMTO 210 - Programming Management
- RMTO 215 - Introduction to Travel and Tourism
- RMTO 290 - Fieldwork (minimum 2 semester hours)
- RMTO 295 - Fieldwork Seminar
- RMTO 310 - Interpretation
- RMTO 313 - Facilities Planning
- RMTO 315 - Tourism Development
- RMTO 317 - Research Methods in Hospitality and Tourism (or SOCI 334 or MRKT 391)
- RMTO 390 - Senior Internship (minimum 3 semester
hours)
- RMTO 395 - Senior Seminar
- SOCI 220 - Appalachian Cultures and Traditions
- GEOG 204 - World Geography
- 6 semester hours selected from ART 207, HIST 211 or above or SOCI 231
A minor is required.
Minor
The requirements for a minor in Recreation Management and Tourism
consist of 18 semester hours including:
- RMTO 103 - Resource Management
- RMTO 201 - Leisure Behavior
- RMTO 210 - Programming Management
And nine semester hours of Recreation Management
and Tourism electives.
For more information, contact:
Edward Rhudy, Ph.D.
Recreation Management and Tourism Program
Davis & Elkins College
Elkins, WV 26241
Phone: 304-637-1803
Fax: 304-637-1982
E-mail: erhudy@davisandelkins.edu
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