The Tourism and Hospitality Studies program at CCSU offers two-degree programs to accommodate the diverse needs of both our students and the tourism industry. While both programs have produced students who are now actively working within the industry, each program offers different curriculum options and opportunities that suit the career goals of our students.

• Bachelor of Arts in Geography/Tourism - The first tourism degree offered at CCSU, this program focuses on the geographic nature of tourism development and thus, students are required to take more geography courses than in the B.S. degree. This degree is particularly appropriate for those considering working for municipal, state or federal agencies (e.g., planning, parks and/or recreation), ecotourism/nature-based tourism organizations, cultural/historical tourism agencies, and a variety of tourism development companies and agencies. Students are encouraged to develop at least basic skills in computer-based geographic technologies such as GIS and Remote Sensing - both highly desired skills in both the private and public work force. Students choose a minor (e.g., Marketing, a foreign language, etc.) that complements their tourism career interests.  
   

• Bachelors of Science in Hospitality and Tourism -  This program is geared more specifically for those interested in working for hotels, resorts, cruise lines, and other traditional hospitality industries. Students are required to take Foundation Courses which consist of  introductory business courses (e.g., Marketing, Management, Accounting) along with courses on tourism development and impacts. The Tourism and Hospitality Core courses focus on Tourism and Hospitality management issues and trends. While there is no minor in this program, students do have the opportunity to select electives that reflect their particular interest in the industry.
   

• Transfer and Non-Traditional Students - We welcome both transfer students and those non-traditional students returning to school. We generally accept most if not all Tourism/Hospitality related courses with certain restrictions. Students need to meet with the Director regarding the transfer of all Tourism/Hospitality related courses. Courses outside of this program (e.g., general education courses and business courses) fall under the control of the specific departments and the university. If you would care to learn what other courses may transfer credit to CCSU, please visit the University's transfer equivalency site by clicking this link.