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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; and
  • 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; and
  • 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 111College Writing

3
FS 100First Year Student Seminar

1
IS 115Computer Applications I

3
TT 130Intro To Travel & Tourism Ind

3
TT 144Fundamentals of Ecotourism

3
Foreign Language Selective

3
Total Credit Hours:16

2nd Semester

BU 225Customer Service Management

3
EN 112College Literature

3
TT 133Land and Cruise Planning

3
TT 134Hotel and Resort Operation

3
Lab Science Selective

4
Total Credit Hours:16

2nd Year

3rd Semester

BU 221Public Relations

3
EN 228Interpersonal Communication

3
TT 210Convention Service Management

3
TT 211Tour Operations and Packaging

3
Science Selective

3
Physical Education Activity

1
Total Credit Hours:16

4th Semester

SS 172Regional Geography

3
TT 235Practicum & Senior Seminar

3
TT 240Meet, Conf & Event Planning

3
Mathematics Selective

3
Social Science Selective

3
Physical Education Activity

1
Total Credit Hours:16

Total Credit Hours: 63

Students who have previously been convicted of a felony are advised that their prior criminal history may impede their ability to complete the requirements of this program. For more information, visit www.herkimer.edu/felony.


This program is Internet accessible and may be completed entirely online. For more information:  www.ia.herkimer.edu

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.