Minors in Recreation and Tourism Studies

Program Mission

The mission of the Recreation and Tourism Studies (RTS) Program is to facilitate the professional preparation of students interested in pursuing and/or continuing a career in recreation and tourism management or therapeutic recreation. Both undergraduate and graduate curricula are offered to encourage students toward leadership opportunities in direct service, supervision, and administration. The RTS Program fosters a learning environment of quality instruction, applied research and community service that stimulates the pursuit of knowledge and truth through opportunity and scholarship.

Program Accreditation

The Recreation and Tourism Studies (RTS) Program at Old Dominion University is professionally accredited by the National Recreation and Park Association/American Association of Leisure and Recreation (NRPA/AALR) Council on Accreditation. This professional council is additionally recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

Recreation and Tourism Management: (15 hours)

Required Course:
RTS 271 Introduction to Recreation and Tourism Management (3), Fall

Choose 12 hours from the following:
RTS 405 Natural Resources and Recreation (3), Fall
RTS 431 Resort, Hotel, & Hospitality Management (3), Fall
RTS 461 Economic and Social Dimensions of Tourism (3), Spring
RTS 475 Tourism and Cultural Heritage Management (3) Fall
RTS 482W Program Evaluation in Recreation (3), Spring
RTS 491 Festival and Event Management (3), Spring

Therapeutic Recreation: (15 hours)

Required Course:
RTS 261 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation (3), Fall

Choose 12 hours from the following:
RTS 410 Clinical Aspects of Therapeutic Recreation (3), Fall
RTS 420 Intervention Techniques in Therapeutic recreation (3), Fall
RTS 430 Managing Therapeutic Recreation Services (3), Spring
RTS 450 Disabilities and Aging in Therapeutic Recreation (3), Spring
RTS 482W Program Evaluation in Recreation (3), Spring