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 101Introduction to Outdoor Studies

3

OST 103Introduction to Sustainable Tourism

3

OST 215Natural Environments and Health

3

OST 315Wilderness Emergency Response

3

OST 335Outdoor Recreation Leadership

3

OST 337Outdoor Studies and Tourism Internship

3

OST 351Senior Study I

3

OST 352Senior Study II

3

PHR 235Group Facilitation

3

BUS 201Principles of Management

3

ENV 101Environmental Issues and Foundations of Sustainability

3

One of the following:

OST 302Sustainable Tourism and Development

3

Or

OST 303Sustainable Tourism and Local Culture

3

Five of the following outdoor activities:

PHR 107Paddling I

1

PHR 108Paddling II

1

PHR 142Personal Fitness

1

PHR 172Camping and Outdoor Education

1

PHR 174Map and Compass

1

PHR 176Fly Fishing

1

PHR 188Rock Climbing I

1

PHR 189Rock Climbing II

1

One of the following (noting relevant prerequisites):

PSY 221Social Psychology

3

PSY 224Cross-Cultural Psychology

3

PSY 333Theories and Techniques in Counseling

3

SOC 231Environmental Sociology

3

One of the following (noting relevant prerequisites):

BIO 311Natural History of the Southern Appalachians

4

BUS 242Marketing

3

PHR 321Physical Education and Recreation for Special Populations

3

OST 349Selected 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.