Leisure and Tourism Studies Introduction Video
The Leisure and Tourism Studies specialization embraces an interdisciplinary approach infused with its own body of knowledge
and professional core. Psychosocial underpinnings, along with the skills of leadership and administrative facilitation, result
in the study of Leisure and Tourism in a variety of contexts. The professional core courses, along with the research methods
and interpretation of research courses, provide the necessary skills to read, interpret, critique, and conduct creative and
scholarly activities for either a thesis or a project. Students work with an advisor in developing a specified course sequence
relevant to their needs and interests beyond the required professional core and within a two-year cycle of course offerings.
Faculty interests in Leisure and Tourism Studies include environmental issues, outdoor recreation, public and community recreation
administration, and tourism studies.
This specialization can be completed within a calendar year or three semesters, one of which is generally expected to include
the summer semester. A minimum of 24 hours must have the HMSL prefix. The minimum credit hours for completing the Leisure
& Tourism Specialization is: Plan I: 30 credit hours; Plan II: 33 credit hours.
Specialization Credit Requirements
Leisure and Tourism Studies specialization credit requirements are for a student to select 6 of 8 courses (17-18 credit hours) from the following:
HMSL 620 - Therapeutic Recreation Systems (2)
HMSL 621 - Admin. Management in Rec. & Leisure Services (3)
HMSL 622 - Foundations of Recreation & Leisure Experience (3)
HMSL 624 - Pro. of Design & Strat. Of Rec. & Leis. Ser. (3)
HMSL 628 - Planning Leisure Lifestyles (3)
HMSL 655 - Foundations of Travel and Tourism (3)
HMSL 656 - Strategic Planning for Travel and Tourism (3)
HMSL 657 - Policy Development for Travel and Tourism Agencies (3)
Electives: 4-8 hours.
Leisure & Tourism has flexible emphases beyond the required L&T core. See Advisor for elective courses.
Faculty with Expertise in Leisure and Tourism
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