1. Major Academic Plan (MAP)
Associate in Arts & Sciences
BA in Recreation and Tourism Management
(77 credits)
Physical Education, Health, and Recreation Department
College of Arts, Letters, and Education
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 99004
Department Assistant
Colleen Mastel
200 PE Building
Cheney, WA 99004
Sample Careers
Rec Program Manager
Business Owner
Recreation Leader

2. AA-DTA Degree Requirements with Suggested Classes that Fulfill EWU Prerequisites/Requirements
BIG BEND C.C. COURSE
E.W.U. COURSE EQUIVALENT
ENGLISH (10 credits)
ENGL& 101 English Composition I (5)
ENGL 101 College Composition: Exposition and Argument (5)
ENGL& 102 Composition II (5) OR
ENGL 201 Advanced Academic Research Writing
ENGL 201 College Composition: Analysis/Research/Documentation (5)
QUANTITATIVE SKILLS (5 credits)
Consult your advisor for course options.
HUMANITIES (15 credits)
SOCIAL SCIENCES 15 credits)
MATH/SCIENCE (15 credits)
SPECIFIED ELECTIVES (10 credits)
PHYSICAL EDUCATION/HEALTH & WELLNESS (3 credits)
GENERAL ELECTIVES (12 credits)
The courses listed below transfer to satisfy EWU Graduation Requirements and can be taken before or during the major programs:
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)
ENGL 261 Women’s Literature (5)
HUM 214 Diversity Issues: Race, Class and Gender (5)
SOC 204 Gender and Power (5)
International Studies (one course)
HIST 121 History of Mexico (5)
PHIL 250 Asian Philosophy (5)
POLS& 203 International Relations (5)
REL 201 World Religions (5)
SOC& 201 Social Problems (5)