Commercial Recreation and Tourism Minor

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Explore Your Passion for Travel and Leisure with a Minor in Commercial Recreation and Tourism

The Commercial Recreation and Tourism minor offers an interdisciplinary approach by integrating courses from various fields, including Management and Marketing, Economics, Geography, Planning and Sustainability, and Sports Medicine and Human Performance. This minor aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of the unique challenges within the travel and transportation, hospitality, commercial recreation, and entertainment sectors. Through a combination of theoretical coursework and practical fieldwork, students will develop essential skills in management, marketing, and operations, while also exploring potential career opportunities in this dynamic industry. To complete the minor, students must earn 18 credits, including a minimum of 6 credits at WSU. Required courses include an introduction to commercial recreation and tourism, as well as options in travel planning or recreation geography. Additionally, students will select three courses from a range of offerings, pending approval from their minor advisor. Those pursuing this minor are encouraged to major in related fields such as Economics and Management, Geography and Regional Planning, or Sports Medicine and Human Performance, and should seek guidance from their respective departments.

Program Highlights

  • Required courses - 18 credits
  • Explore diverse courses in tourism, management, and marketing
  • Build skills for careers in travel and hospitality
  • Participate in projects promoting sustainable practices in tourism

Course Requirements

Program Description

The Commercial Recreation and Tourism minor is interdisciplinary and includes courses from Management and Marketing, Economics, Geography, Planning and Sustainability, and Sports Medicine and Human Performance. It is designed to expose students to the unique issues facing the travel and transportation, hospitality, commercial recreation, and entertainment industries. Students will acquire skills in management, marketing, and operations in this expanding area. Through coursework and fieldwork, students will have the opportunity to evaluate this field for potential employment opportunities. Six courses (18 credits) constitute the minor. A minimum of 6 credits must be taken at WSU.

Required - 9 Credits

 

One of the following:

 

Three courses from the list below - 9 Credits

To be selected with the approval of the minor advisor

Note:

* Please note:these courses have prerequisites

Students interested in this minor are encouraged to major in one of the three areas of Economics and Management, Geography and Regional Planning, or Sports Medicine and Human Performance, and should seek advisement from that department.

What You Can Do With a Minor in Commercial Recreation and Tourism?

A minor in Commercial Recreation and Tourism can open up various career opportunities and provide valuable skills in the hospitality and tourism industries. Here are some potential paths you might consider:

  • Hospitality Management
  • Outdoor Adventure Leadership
  • Marketing and Sales
  • Recreation Management
  • Recreation Program Development
  • Sustainable Tourism
  • Travel and Tour Management
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Hands-On Learning for a Competitive Job Market

The Commercial Recreation and Tourism minor emphasizes hands-on learning, providing practical experience alongside your academic studies. Through fieldwork, projects, and real-world applications, you’ll gain valuable skills that are highly relevant to various sectors.

This approach enhances your understanding of the industry and prepares you for a competitive job market. By engaging in meaningful projects, you’ll build a strong portfolio that showcases your capabilities, giving you a competitive edge as you enter the workforce.

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Commercial Recreation and Tourism Minor