Examination of tourism including its economic, environmental, and social effects. Emphasis on planning to maintain the integrity of tourist regions.

Examines the origin stories, history, and contemporary managerial issues related to parks and other protected areas (forests, wildlife areas, heritage sites, cultural areas). The focus is on both the US and international examples. Builds understanding of principles of sustainability related to the quality of the natural world and the well-being of its people.

Ski Area Management Immersion Experience, features a mix of online, classroom and on-site learning at local ski resorts providing experiential learning about the management and operations of ski and mountain resorts. Must be taken concurrently with PRT 2570. Prerequisites: Parks, Recreation & Tourism majors and minors, Sports Management minors; minimum Sophomore standing. Co-requisite: PRT 2570.

Focuses on the study of the management and operating functions of ski areas and mountain resorts in Vermont and New England, with applicability across the North American ski industry. Must be taken concurrently with PRT 2560. Prerequisites: Minimum Sophomore standing, Parks, Recreation and Tourism or Sports Management minor, or Instructor permission. Co-requisite: PRT 2560.

A course which is tailored to fit the interests of a specific student, which occurs outside the traditional classroom/laboratory setting under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

Undergraduate student work on individual or small research projects under the supervision of a faculty member, for which credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

Study of entrepreneurial theories, concepts, and practices and their application to recreation and tourism. Emphasis on preparation of individual business plans. Prerequisites: Junior standing; Parks, Recreation and Tourism major or minor.

On-site supervised work experience combined with a structured academic learning plan directed by a faculty member or a faculty-staff team in which a faculty member is the instructor of record, for which academic credit is awarded. Offered at department discretion.

Honors project dealing with management of outdoor recreation and tourism. See program chair.