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Geography:Tourism Planning & Development

General

Program Title

Geography:Tourism Planning & Development

Degree Designation

MS

Award Type

Masters

Program Level

Graduate

Instruction Mode

On Campus

Program Description

This program provides the student with a greater awareness of travel and tourism phenomena and the industry and organizations that support it. Emphasis is placed on increased understanding travel and tourism as a system of interrelated components, which include tourists, destinations, transportation systems, business and the natural environment. Important elements of travel and tourism training include tourism geography, transportation, facilities management, marketing, planning and development and travel operations. To see the on-line university bulletin describing Geography courses and programs go to: http://bulletin.stcloudstate.edu/departments/geog.asp. For information about faculty and activities within the department go to : http:/www.stcloudstate.edu/

Department/Unit(s)

Business Innovations & Leadership

College/School

School of Public Affairs

Status

Active

Requirements

Free Form Requisites

Admissions Requirements

  • The GRE is required.

  • Students should have at least a minor in Geography in their undergraduate degree. See program website for options available to students without any Geography in their undergraduate program.

  • Undergraduate GPA 2.75

  • Teaching Applicants should see the Department Chair.

Graduate Plan: Thesis (30 credits)

Core: 30

Electives: (12 credit minimum): course, course, course, course

Research: (9 credit minimum): Students should select electives in consultation with the graduate advisor.

Credits: (9 credit minimum): course, course

Graduate Plan: Starred Paper (32 credits)

Core: (12 credit minimum): course, course, course, course

Electives: (17 credit minimum): Students should select electives in consultation with the graduate advisor.

Starred paper: (3 credit minimum): course

See program website for additional information.

Program Learning Outcomes

Outcome

Develop a foundational knowledge and understanding of hospitality and tourism the industries and organization that support HTSM, and the global impact of HTSM on people, places and societies.

Outcome

Find and evaluate substantive HTSM information and effectively communicate findings using various modes of communication.

Outcome

Gain confidence and effectively use general and HTSM appropriate technologies.

Outcome

Recognize and value the interconnectedness and geographic diversity of place and the linkages (political, cultural, physical) between HTSM and local/global communities.

Outcome

Cultivate a sense of personal stewardship for local and global resources that enhance the wellbeing of destination communities, HTSM and the environment.

Degree Maps or Program Completion Plans

Major Code

8144

Program Code

1988