Ecotourism and Adventure Travel
HEGIS: 5011.10
SUNY CODE: 2623
Please note we are no longer accepting new students in this program.
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 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 Management | 3 |
| EN 112 | College Literature | 3 |
| TT 133 | Land and Cruise Planning | 3 |
| TT 134 | Hotel and Resort Operation | 3 |
| | Lab Science Selective | 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 and Packaging | 3 |
| | Science Selective | 3 |
| | Physical Education Activity | 1 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 16 |
4th Semester
| SS 172 | Regional Geography | 3 |
| TT 235 | Practicum & 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
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.