Outdoor Studies and Tourism, B.A.
The Major in Outdoor Studies and Tourism consists of a minimum of 53 hours.
Required courses include:
Major and Major-Related Courses
| OST 101 | Introduction to Outdoor Studies | 3 |
| OST 103 | Introduction to Sustainable Tourism | 3 |
| OST 215 | Natural Environments and Health | 3 |
| OST 315 | Wilderness Emergency Response | 3 |
| OST 335 | Outdoor Recreation Leadership | 3 |
| OST 337 | Outdoor Studies and Tourism Internship | 3 |
| OST 351 | Senior Study I | 3 |
| OST 352 | Senior Study II | 3 |
| PHR 235 | Group Facilitation | 3 |
| BUS 201 | Principles of Management | 3 |
| ENV 101 | Environmental Issues and Foundations of Sustainability | 3 |
One of the following:
| OST 302 | Sustainable Tourism and Development | 3 |
| Or | |
| OST 303 | Sustainable Tourism and Local Culture | 3 |
Five of the following outdoor activities:
One of the following (noting relevant prerequisites):
One of the following (noting relevant prerequisites):
| BIO 311 | Natural History of the Great Smoky Mountains | 4 |
| BUS 242 | Marketing | 3 |
| PHR 321 | Physical Education and Recreation for Special Populations | 3 |
| OST 349 | Selected Topics | 3 |
Students majoring in outdoor studies and tourism are encouraged to complete coursework for a minor in disciplines such as business, biology, psychology or sociology.