Accelerated Communication

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:

1. Recreation Management + Relationship & Social Identity,
2. Tourism Management + Relationship & Social Identity
3. Recreation Management +Leadership & Civic Engagement
4. Tourism Management +Leadership & Civic Engagement.

Curriculum & Learning Outcomes

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

Undergraduate Admissions

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.

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.