Park, Recreation & Tourism Management (Minor)
The Minor in Park, Recreation, and Tourism Management prepares students for careers within public, nonprofit and commercial park, recreation and tourism agencies. Possible settings include hotels, municipal parks and recreation departments, outdoor outfitters and event planning organizations.
Park, Recreation & Tourism Management (Minor)
Description
What is Park, Recreation & Tourism Management at ODU like?
The Minor in Park, Recreation, and Tourism Management prepares students for careers within public, nonprofit and commercial park, recreation and tourism agencies. Possible settings include hotels, municipal parks and recreation departments, outdoor outfitters and event planning organizations.
Program Highlights
What makes Park, Recreation & Tourism Management at ODU unique?
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Service learning opportunities in the local community, such as Family Diabetes Camp and the Virginia International Tattoo Festival
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Opportunities for additional professional certifications from the American Hotel and Lodging Educational Institute or Wilderness Medical Associates International
AT A GLANCE
College / School:
Major:
N/A
Degree Level:
Undergraduate
Courses
What are some courses offered in Park, Recreation & Tourism Management at ODU?
PRTS 251:
Introduction to Park and Recreation Management
This introductory course addresses all of the essential topics that professionals within park and recreation management must know, including: program planning and evaluation, decision making, facility management, human resources, marketing, budgeting and financial planning, and policy making.
PRTS 271:
Introduction to Tourism Management
This course is designed to present an introduction to the development of the tourism |airline, cruise, rail, and hotel) industry. Emphasis is placed on historical and technological development, the different components of the industry, and career opportunities in tourism.
PRTS 405:
Outdoor Recreation
This course is designed to increase knowledge, skills, techniques, policies and procedures related to outdoor recreation. Students are required to participate in outdoor recreation experiences through the Outdoor Adventure Program and on their own. Additional weekends and fees will be required for professional certifications (e.g., Professional Climbers Instructors' Association). Prerequisites: junior standing or permission of the instructor.
Requirements
What are the requirements to apply for Park, Recreation & Tourism Management at ODU?
Students entering the Minor program in Park, Recreation & Tourism Management should meet the minimum university admission requirements (Undergraduate Admission)
Cost
Tuition and Fees
Estimated rates for the 2022-23 academic year. Rates are subject to change. Anyone that is not a current Virginia resident will be charged non-resident rates. That includes international students.
Virginia Resident
Per Credit:
$ 374
Non-Resident
Per Credit:
$ 1,039
Active Duty Military Rate
Per Credit:
$ 250
Technology Delivered Courses Outside Virginia and/or the United States
Per Credit:
$ 407
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ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
Name:
Lindsay Usher
Location:
2019 STUDENT RECREATION CTR, NORFOLK, VA, 23529
Email:
Office:
757-683-7056
Undergraduate Admissions
Location:
1004 Rollins Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3685
Fax:
757-683-3255
Email:
admissions@odu.edu
International Admissions
Location:
2101 Dragas Hall, Norfolk, VA 23529
Phone Office:
757-683-3701
Fax:
757-683-3651
Email:
intladm@odu.edu
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