Ecotourism, B.S.

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Ecotourism is responsible travel that supports biodiversity conservation, builds environmental and cultural awareness and respect, and contributes to local economic and social development. The Ecotourism major combines multidisciplinary knowledge and skills related to ecotourism, protected area management, outdoor recreation, environmental science, and business administration. The Ecotourism major seeks to empower those who plan and implement ecotourism-related activities to see themselves as responsible hosts and stewards of earth’s most incredible natural resources.

Program Specific Requirements (13 Credit Hours)

ACC 110 - Introduction to Accounting 3 Credit(s).
ESC 102 - Introduction to Environmental Science 4 Credit(s).
HIS 360 - The History of Travel and Tourism 3 Credit(s).
SSC 251 - Introduction to Social Science Research 3 Credit(s).

Required Courses (29 Credit Hours)

ECT 165 - World Ecotourism Destinations and Cultures 3 Credit(s).
ECT 257 - Interpreting Culture and Nature 3 Credit(s).
ECT 265 - Foundations of Ecotourism 3 Credit(s).
ECT 270, 271 to 470, 471 - Ecotourism Practicum 1 Credit(s).
ECT 312 - Protected Area Management 3 Credit(s).
ECT 357 - Applied Interpretation 3 Credit(s).
ECT 421 - Issues in Sustainable and Ecotourism 3 Credit(s).
ECT 499 - Ecotourism Internship 2-4 Credit(s).
REC 350 - Risk Management, Safety, and Legal Issues in Recreation Administration 3 Credit(s).
REC 410 - Recreation Administration 3 Credit(s).

Activity Courses (4 Credit Hours)

REC/ECT 1xx - Four REC/ECT activity courses (1 credit each) - 4 Credits

Ecotourism Major Electives (Choose 18 Credit Hours from the following:)

ART 215 - Photoshop 3 Credit(s).
BIO 110 - Introductory Biology I 4 Credit(s).
BIO 123 - Entomology: Insects and Society 4 Credit(s).
BIO 201 - Vertebrate Zoology 4 Credit(s).
BIO 202 - Introduction to Plant Science 4 Credit(s).
BIO 306 - Nonvascular Plants and Fungi 4 Credit(s).
BIO 311 - Field Botany 4 Credit(s).
BUS 304 - Integrated Marketing Communication & Advertising 3 Credit(s).
BUS 311 - Social Media Marketing Strategies 3 Credit(s).
COM 235 - Fundamental of TV and Video Production 3 Credit(s).
CJU 201 - Introduction to Criminal Justice 3 Credit(s).
ECO 315 - Environmental and Natural Resource Economics 3 Credit(s).
ENG 211 - Literature and the Environment 3 Credit(s).
EPD 201 - Introduction to Environmental Planning and Development I 3 Credit(s).
EPD 202 - Introduction to Environmental Planning and Development II 4 Credit(s).
EPD/SOC 392 - Eco-Social Justice: Issues and Applications 3 Credit(s).
EPD 410 - Advanced Environmental Planning and Development 3 Credit(s).
ESC 190, 290, 390 or 490 - Selected Topics 1-4 Credit(s).
ESC 203 - Fundamentals of Ecology 4 Credit(s).
ESC 205 - Tropical and Marine Ecology 4 Credit(s).
ESC 321 - Aquatic Ecology 4 Credit(s).
ESC 405 - Fisheries and Wildlife Ecology and Management 4 Credit(s).
ESC 413 - Forest Science and Management 4 Credit(s).
HIS 316 - Virginia History 3 Credit(s).
HIS 380 - Latin American History 3 Credit(s).
HOR 411 - Landscape Design and Management 4 Credit(s).
PSC 306 - Politics and Human Rights 3 Credit(s).
REC 103 - Backpacking and Hiking 1 Credit(s).
REC 104 - Rock Climbing and Rappelling 1 Credit(s).
REC 106 - Outdoor Water Sports 1 Credit(s).
REC 109 - Outdoor Recreation Sampler 1 Credit(s).
REC 139 - Orienteering 1 Credit(s).
REC 260 - Foundations of Recreation and Leisure 3 Credit(s).
REC 360 - Recreation Leadership Theory and Philosophy 3 Credit(s).
REC 413 - Recreation Facility Planning, Development, and Maintenance 3 Credit(s).
REC 440 - Recreation Seminar 3 Credit(s).
REC 450 - Special Events Planning and Management 3 Credit(s).
SPA 101 - Elementary Spanish I 3 Credit(s).
SPA 102 - Elementary Spanish II 3 Credit(s).
SPA 201 - Intercultural Competence Through Language I 3 Credit(s).
SPA 202 - Intermediate Language and Culture II 3 Credit(s).
SPA 301 - Advanced Grammar and Composition 3 Credit(s).
SPA 302 - Advanced Speaking and Comprehension 3 Credit(s).
SPA 326 - Latin American Civilization & Culture 3 Credit(s).
SCI 124 - Plant Structure and Function: Edible Wild Plants 2 Credit(s).
SCI 135 - Our Awesome Planet Earth 2 Credit(s).
SCI 241 - Humans within Ecosystems: An Integration of Science and Humanities through Environmental Education 2 Credit(s).

Ecotourism, B.S.

Program Specific Requirements (13 Credit Hours)

Required Courses (29 Credit Hours)

Activity Courses (4 Credit Hours)

Ecotourism Major Electives (Choose 18 Credit Hours from the following:)

Total Credit Hours Required in Major: 51 Credit Hours

Total Credit Hours Required in Degree: 121