Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management, BSED

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The mission of the Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management Program at Bowling Green State University is to prepare students for skilled, innovative and productive careers in the Tourism, Hospitality and Event Management field. As the premier program in Ohio with an extensive curriculum and research agenda, our nationally accredited program provides a high quality, student-centered educational experience from the curriculum involving practical, applied, and experiential learning opportunities.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the baccalaureate degree, students in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management are expected to:

Illustrate essential business functions of lodging, hospitality services, and event management.
Synthesize the interrelationships among political/legal, economic, social and environmental factors and hospitality operations.
Demonstrate effective communication skills.
Identify a variety of types and formats of information sources, select appropriate search tools to find the needed information, and cite the sources.
Evaluate operating results and apply the results in decision-making.
Utilize critical thinking skills in problem solving.
Demonstrate professional behavior and competencies in customer service.

The program has been accredited by the National Recreation and Parks Association (NRPA).

Matriculation Requirements

Declare your intent to be a Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management major at the Office of Student and Academic Services for the College of Education and Human Development (102 Education Building, phone: 419-372-7372). This office can assist in planning your initial courses for the Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management major. Declare any minors at this office also.
After declaring your intent to major at the Office of Student and Academic Services for the College of Education and Human Development, a faculty advisor will be assigned and you must meet the following matriculation requirements for entry into the Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management major:
Complete THEM 1900 , THEM 2100 , and THEM 2150 with a 2.50 average.
Complete 30-32 hours of BG Perspective.

Other Program Requirements

A minor is recommended. Minors in General Business, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Journalism, Advertising, and Marketing are acceptable. Any other minor must be approved by your academic advisor and Program Coordinator. If, after completion of THEM requirements and the minor requirements, a student has not met the 122 required hours, they must meet with their academic advisor to determine appropriate classes to reach the required 122 hours.

BG Perspective (BGP) Requirements

Must complete at least 1 course in each of the following:

English Composition and Oral Communication
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Quantitative Literacy
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Must Complete at least 2 courses in each of the following:

Humanities and the Arts
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Natural Sciences - at least one Lab Science required
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Social and Behavioral Sciences
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Complete total required BGP credit hours by selecting courses from any of the above categories:

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University Requirements

Designated courses in Humanities and the Arts and the Social and Behavioral Sciences domains may be used to fulfill both the BGP requirement and one of the following university requirements:

Cultural Diversity in the US ____________
International Perspective ____________

Composition Requirement:
WRIT 1120 - Seminar in Research Writing

Total BGP Credits: Must be at least 36

College Requirements

(3 Hours)

COMM 1020 - Introduction to Public Speaking

Major Requirements

(64 Hours)

Recommended Minor**

(15-33 Hours)

A minor is recommended since completion of all THEM coursework results in fewer than 122 hours, the minimum number of hours required for graduation. Minors in General Business, International Business, Entrepreneurship, Journalism, Advertising and Marketing are suggested. If, after completion of THEM requirements and the minor requirements a student has not met the 122 required hours, they must meet with their academic advisor to determine appropriate classes to reach the required 122 hours.

** The total number of hours earned in the College of Business Administration courses may not exceed 25 percent or 30 hours of the 122 needed for graduation, counting the major and minor (six hours of STAT and nine hours of ECON are exempt from this limitation).

Electives

(if needed to reach 122 Hours) Suggested elective options:

Total Hours: 122

Bachelor of Science in Education. This degree program is designed to be completed in 4 years. Changing majors, academic issues or other unforeseen circumstances may require additional semesters for completion.