This program is designed to prepare students to develop, plan, and manage tourism in a natural resource setting, with an emphasis on applying culturally sensitive, environmentally sound, and economically sustainable principles. This program typically includes in depth instruction in environmental studies; management, tourism planning, and policies; natural resource management and interpretation; communications; public land use management and policies; marketing; and public relations.
The list below includes regionally and/or nationally accredited Natural Resource Recreation and Tourism schools, colleges and universities.
University of Georgia
Athens, GA 30602
| Phone Number: | (706) 542-3000 |
| Website: | www.uga.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor’s degree Master’s degree Post-master’s certificate Doctor’s degree |
| Campus setting: | Midsize city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 38,790 (28,651 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
University of Vermont
85 S Prospect St, Burlington, VT 05405-0160
| Phone Number: | (802) 656-3131 |
| Website: | www.uvm.edu |
| School Type: | 4-year public |
| Awards Offered: | Bachelor’s degree Postbaccalaureate certificate Master’s degree Post-master’s certificate Doctor’s degree |
| Campus setting: | Small city |
| Campus housing: | Yes |
| Student Population: | 15,247 (13,193 undergraduate) |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 14 to 1 |
| Admissions: | www.uvm.edu/admissions |
| Financial Aid: | www.uvm.edu/~stdfinsv/ |
| Online Application: | www.uvm.edu/admissions/undergraduate/applying/ |