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

AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs: International Studies (one course) o AMES 194 Special Topics – American Minority and Ethnic Studies (1-5) o BUS 181 Introduction to International Business (5) o BUS 186 International Marketing (5) o ENVS 204 Natural Science and the Environment (5) o HIST th Century Europe (5) o HIST 231 Modern Asia (5) o HUMAN 133 People, language and Culture (5) o HUMAN 186 Peoples of the World (5) o HUMAN 190 Latin American Culture Through Literature (5) o PHIL 210 Comparative Religion (5) o PHIL 220 Introduction to Eastern Philosophy (5) o POLS& 203 international Relations (5) o POLS& 204 Comparative Government (5) o SOC& 201 Social Problems (5) GREEN RIVER C.C. COURSEE.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT BASIC SKILLS (15 credits) ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5) ENGL 127 Writing: Social Science(5) or ENGL 128 Research Writing: Science/Engineering/Business ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Document (5) HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS/ENGLISH (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. SOCIAL SCIENCE (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. NATURAL SCIENCE (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. ADDITIONAL CREDITS (15 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. LIFETIME FITNESS/WELLNESS AND ACTIVITY (4-9 credits) HL ED 190 Standard First Aid/CPR (3) HLED 193 Standard First Aid and Safety (2) DIVERSITY REQUIREMENT (1 course) *Speak with advisor at Eastern. ELECTIVES (6-11 credits) Consult your advisor for course options. 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) o AMES 100 Introduction TO American Minority and Ethnic Studies (5) o AMES 150 Race and Ethnicity in the Pacific (5) o ANTH 211 Nuu-Chah-Nulth-Indians (5) o ANTH& 210 Indians of North America (5) o ANTH& 216 Northwest Coast Indians (5) o CJ 220 Multicultural Diversity in Criminal Justice 95) o CMST 238 Intercultural Communication (5) o ENGL 160 Literature By and About Women (5) o ENGL 249 U.S. Latino Literature (5) o HIST 224 African-American History (5) o HIST 233 History of Latin America (5) o HIST& 215 Women in U.S. History (5) o SOC 220 Sex and Gender in Society (5)