Program Description

Hospitality and Tourism involves the business of attracting, transporting, lodging, entertaining, and providing food and beverages to people. It is one of the fastest-growing segments in Connecticut's economy. This course of study is designed as an interdisciplinary program between the Geography Department and the Marketing Department, leading to a Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism.

Learning Outcomes

• Demonstrate knowledge of the basic concepts of physical and human geography.
• Use geographic theories, principles and data to solve spatial problems
• Apply basic research skills, including the ability to critically evaluate the research of others
• Show competent skills in oral or written expressions regarding the clarity, logic and effectiveness of arguments.
• Synthesize and produce graphic displays of spatial data (i.e., maps, graphs and database).
• Describe the nature of Geography as an academic discipline, including familiarity with its history and recognition of its major subfields.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills that are sufficient to allow one pursue advanced study in geography and/or find employment in a geography-related field.