Sustainable Tourism, MS

Cynthia Deale, Interim Director, RW-313A Rivers Building

The MS in sustainable tourism degree is designed for individuals interested in the tourism profession with a focus on sustainability as it applies to economic success, social and cultural vitality, environmental conservation, and long term health. The MS in sustainable tourism prepares students for managerial or regulatory positions in the profession and for relevant PhD programs.

The program requires core courses, research methods, and directed electives. Directed electives are chosen, in consultation with the student’s advisor, from a range of disciplines which provide exposure to the examination of economic, social and environmental issues from a variety of perspectives. Students selecting the non-thesis option complete electives including at least three credits of independent study or directed research under the guidance of a faculty mentor. Other electives should be carefully chosen to enhance professional success within an area of the industry.

The minimum degree requirement is 34-37 s.h. as follows:

Degree Requirements

1. Core courses - 13 s.h.

2. Research methods - 6 s.h.

Choose 6 s.h. from the following courses:

3. Directed electives - 9 s.h.

Choose a minimum of 9 s.h. electives from approved list of courses obtained from the director of the program.

4. Options - 6-9 s.h.

Choose one of the following options:

a. Thesis option (6 s.h.)

SUTO 7000 - Thesis

b. Non-thesis option (9 s.h.)

Independent study, research, internship under faculty mentor - 3 s.h.
Electives - 6 s.h.