What You’ll Learn
Gain the knowledge and hands-on skills you need for a career in the recreation and tourism industry.
Advanced training in communication will position you for leadership in a dynamic, growing field.
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Curriculum
The accelerated pathway enables students interested in communication, recreation, and tourism to explore exciting career options in both fields.
A student on the accelerated pathway to the dual degree must pursue one of four degree configurations:
- Recreation Management + Relationship & Social Identity,
- Tourism Management + Relationship & Social Identity
- Recreation Management +Leadership & Civic Engagement
- Tourism Management +Leadership & Civic Engagement.
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Admission Requirements
We recommend submitting first-year applications in October or early November. We decide your admission once you complete your application.
Next Deadline for Transfer Students
Fall Semester: August 1
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Real World Experience
Students in our accelerated degree program complete one part-time internship and one full-time internship within the field of recreation, tourism, and communication.
Real-world, hands-on learning experiences are invaluable for honing your skills, creating your professional network, building a resume, and preparing yourself for a rewarding career.
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Career Outlook
Enter a dynamic field with opportunities locally and across the country. Close to home, New York state ranks first in wage/salary, and second in the total number of recreation-related jobs in the United States.
Nationally, there are more than 7 million recreation-related jobs, with “much faster than average” growth projected over the next decade.
What’s Next?
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