Ecotourism and Adventure Travel
HEGIS: 5011.10
SUNY CODE: 2623
Students graduating with an A.A.S. in Ecotourism and Adventure Travel are prepared for entry level jobs in the tourism industry.
The goals of this program are to:
- prepare students for entry level jobs in the ecotourism and adventure travel industry.
- enable students to plan, develop, and understand programs that focus on the natural and cultural history of a given area.
Successful graduates from this program will be able to:
- Assess, develop plans for, and identify steps of implementation for the transformation of a traditional hospitality operation to an environmentally sound operation.
- Understand value, and explain the interrelationships among diverse cultures and ecosystems.
- Use technology to manage work efficiently, think critically, and act professionally.
Career Opportunities/Transfer Information
Graduates may find jobs in the private industry, government and not-for-profit sector. The demand for Ecotourism graduates is expected to increase, as the tourism industry grows.
Program of Study
1st Year
1st Semester
| EN 111 | College Writing | 3 |
| FS 100 | First Year Student Seminar | 1 |
| IS 115 | Computer Applications I | 3 |
| TT 130 | Intro to Travel & Tourism Ind | 3 |
| TT 144 | Fundamentals of Ecotourism | 3 |
| | Foreign Language Selective | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
2nd Semester
| BU 225 | Customer Service Mgmt | 3 |
| EN 112 | College Literature | 3 |
| TT 133 | Land and Cruise Planning | 3 |
| TT 134 | Hotel & Resort Operation | 3 |
| | Science Elective | 3-4 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
2nd Year
3rd Semester
| BU 221 | Public Relations | 3 |
| EN 228 | Interpersonal Communication | 3 |
| TT 210 | Convention Service Management | 3 |
| TT 211 | Tour Operations & Packaging | 3 |
| | Science Elective | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
4th Semester
| SS 172 | Regional Geography | 3 |
| TT 235 | Senior Seminar | 3 |
| TT 240 | Meet, Conf & Event Planning | 3 |
| | Mathematics Selective | 3 |
| | Social Science Selective | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
Total Credit Hours: 63
For more information, contact the Business, Health, Science and Technology Division at (315) 866-0300 or call toll free 1-844-GO-4-HERK, ext. 8240.
This program is Internet accessible and may be completed entirely online. For more information: www.ia.herkimer.edu