Recreation and Tourism Management
ACADEMIC MAP (Effective Summer 2023 and after)
*Please Note: Face-to-face/in-person instruction of this program is available at BOTH the main campus in Tallahassee, FL and the Panama City, FL campus. This program is NOT available via Online/Distance Learning.*
This map is a term-by-term sample course schedule. The milestones listed to the right of each term are designed to keep you on course to graduate in four years. The Sample Schedule serves as a general guideline to help you build a full schedule each term. The General Education and Elective courses must be selected to satisfy all area and diversity requirements unless your program meets these requirements with major courses. Milestones are courses and special requirements necessary for timely progress to complete a major. Missing milestones will result in one of two types of map registration stops. The first level (Degree Map Off-track) is placed following grade posting if the student has missed a milestone (course and/or GPA) for the first time in the major. If a student is in non-compliance with milestones for two (2) consecutive semesters (excluding summers), a Major Change Required stop is placed on the student's registration.
The Dedman College of Hospitality is nationally and internationally known. The program was established in 1947 in recognition of the demand for hospitality industry executives. The curriculum is designed so students not only learn the hospitality industry, but they are specifically prepared to lead in the recreation and tourism field. Graduates understand the basic functions, objectives, and tools of recreation and tourism that are common to all management roles within this field.
Professionals in this field manage facilities, programs, and services that enrich people’s lives by providing high quality memorable experiences in the leisure time of both residents and tourists.
To be admitted to the major, you must have completed at least 52 hours, have earned a “C minus" or better in the Admission Prerequisite Course (CGS2100 or CGS2518 ) and have the required overall GPA of a 2.00 or higher.
Requirements for Progression to the Upper-Division Major:
To be admitted to this program, students must have the following:
1) Completion of at least 52 semester hours;
2) A cumulative grade point average of at least 2.00 on all college work attempted;
3) Satisfactory completion of all required prerequisite coursework; and
4) Successful completion of 1st & 2nd GE English and 1st & 2nd GE Math coursework
Mapping Coordinator: Renee Dyehouse
Email: rdyehouse@fsu.edu
Sample Schedule
Term 1 hrs |
ENC 1101 Freshman Composition3 |
MAC 1105 College Algebra3 |
ECO2013 Macroeconomics OR ECO2023 Microeconomics3 |
GE History3 |
GE Elective3 |
Milestones 1 |
Complete ENC1101 ( ≥ C minus ) |
Overall GPA 2.00 or higher |
Term 2 hrs |
ENC 2135 Research, Genre, and Context3 |
GE Natural Science3 |
GE Core Humanities/Cultural Practice or Ethics3 |
GE Elective3 |
GE Elective3 |
Milestones 2 |
Complete ENC 2135 ( ≥ C minus ) |
Complete 1st GE Math Course ( ≥ C minus ) |
Overall GPA 2.00 or higher |
Term 3 hrs |
CGS2100 Microcomputer Applications OR CGS2518 Spreadsheets3 |
2nd GE Mathematics or Statistics3 |
SIP course3 |
Oral Communication Competency course3 |
GE Elective3 |
Milestones 3 |
Complete 2nd GE Mathematics or Statistics course ( ≥ C minus ) |
Complete CGS2100 or CGS2518 ( ≥ C minus ) |
Overall GPA 2.00 or higher |
Term 4 hrs |
GE Core Natural Science and Lab4 |
GE Humanities/Cultural Practice or Ethics (LEI 2318 Events, Ethics & Sustainability Recommended)3 |
Writing course3 |
GE Elective3 |
GE Elective3 |
Milestones 4 |
Overall GPA 2.00 or higher |
Be in Good Academic Standing with the University |
Term 5 hrs |
HFT 3424 Hospitality Financial Analysis3 |
HFT 3806 Introduction to Food/Beverage Management3 |
LEI 1000 Introduction to Recreation and Tourism3 |
LEI 3420 Recreation Activities Leadership3 |
HFT or LEI Elective 3 |
Milestones 5 |
Complete HFT3424 or HFT3806 ( ≥ C minus ) |
Civic Literacy requirement |
Term 6 hrs |
LEI 3843 Commercial Recreation and Tourism3 |
LEI 3435 Planning Recreational Experiences (*Pre-Requisite Course: LEI 3420)3 |
HFT 3431 Managerial Accounting 3 |
HFT or LEI Elective 3 |
Milestones 6 |
Complete BOTH HFT3424 and HFT3806 ( ≥ C minus ) in each |
Term 7 hrs |
HFT 4502 integrated Marketing3 |
HFT 3700 Tourism and Environment3 |
HFT or LEI Elective 3 |
HFT or LEI Elective 3 |
Milestones 7 |
Complete a Pre-Graduation Check |
Term 8 hrs |
HFT 4224 Leadership & Ethics3 |
LEI 4602 Planning and Maintenance of Facilities3 |
HFT 3941 Internship3 |
HFT or LEI Elective3 |
HFT 4941 Work Experience0 |
Milestones 8 |
Apply for Graduation in 1st two weeks |
Employment Information
Representative Job Titles Related to this Major: : Parks and Recreation Director, Guest Services Director, Athletics Supervisor, Cultural Arts Supervisor, Recreation Program Director, Recreation Supervisor, Campus Recreation Director, Facility Manager, Resort Activities Director, Aquatics Supervisor, Tour Guide/Director, Fishing Charters Manager, Marina Manager, Program Director, Outdoor Recreation Manager, Conservation Manager, Park Ranger, Camp Coordinator.
Representative Employers: National and state recreation and park agencies, nonprofit community organizations, commercial recreation businesses, visitor and convention bureau, employee recreation programs, armed forces recreation, private clubs, resorts, colleges and universities, camps, tourism agencies, retirement communities, recreation/fishing product suppliers, equestrian centers, and commercial marinas.
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