Tourism, Event, & Recreation Management Pathway Associate in Arts

In Central Florida, tourism is a thriving industry, and you can be at the center of it with the Tourism, Event and Recreation Management track at Seminole State. Learn the foundation of the tourism and hospitality industry and get the skills to adapt in this ever-changing market. Become a diverse, knowledgeable expert that will excel in the world’s largest industry. This Associate in Arts pathway will prepare you to transition into a related bachelor’s degree at a four-year university.

Getting Started: Fall Term 2026

Aug. 17:  Application Deadline

Aug. 24:  Classes Begin

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Why Seminole State?

  • Affordable tuition: Earn a state university education at about half the cost.
  • Small class sizes: With classes of 30 or less, you don’t have to learn in an auditorium.
  • Online degree option: The courses for our A.A. degree are offered in person and online, so you can study when and where you want. 
  • Seamless transition: With your A.A. degree, you can stay at Seminole State to continue your progress toward a bachelor’s degree in a high-demand field.
  • Guaranteed transfer: Earn your A.A. here, and take advantage of guaranteed admission to UCF or one of Florida’s other state universities for your bachelor’s.
  • More than 100 University Transfer Pathways: Take prerequisite courses for majors in various fields from accounting to theater.
Tourism: Event & Recr Mgmt Pathway
Type: Associate in Arts
Major Code: BUS-TOUR
CIP: 1192401010

Program Description

Available Course Course Not Offered Fall 2026
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Developmental Psychology
3
Credits
This course affords students an understanding of the basic social and behavioral science concepts and principles used in the analysis of behavior applied throughout the lifespan. This course is a study and analysis of the ongoing changes which take place in human behavior from conception to death with an emphasis on the entire lifespan. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030.
General Psychology Gen Ed Core
3
Credits
In this course, students will gain an introduction to the scientific study of human behavior and mental processes. topics may be drawn from historical and current perspectives in psychology. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. Some sections of PSY 2012 have service-learning components. Please refer to class notes in schedule of classes for details. This course satisfies the General Education State Core Social Science/History requirement for degree seeking students.
Speech Communication
3
Credits
The purpose of this course is to improve the basic skills of speaking and listening. Class exercises emphasize preparing and delivering public speeches, speaking with clarity and variety and listening with literal and critical comprehension. The course addresses communication in the personal, career and global spheres.
Introduction to Sociology
3
Credits
This course will count as elective credit starting Fall 2026. In this course, students will gain an understanding of the basic sociological concepts and vocabulary, including the methodological tools, sociological perspectives, and scientific procedures used by social scientists to collect data and conduct research. Topics generally include: society and culture, institutions, socialization, influences, crime, change, groups, sex, race and ethnicity, family, class, and population.
Principles of Economics (MACRO) Gen Ed Core
3
Credits
In this course, students will learn the foundations of macroeconomics as the branch of economics concerned with how decision-making, in an environment of scarcity, maps onto the aggregate economy. Students will examine theories and evidence related to the following core set of topics: national income determination, money, monetary and fiscal policy, macroeconomic conditions, international trade and the balance of payments, and economic growth and development. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030. This class satisfies the General Education State Core Social Science/History requirement for degree seeking students.

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Principles of Economics (MICRO)
3
Credits
This course affords students an understanding of the basic social and behavioral science concepts and principles used in the analysis of behavior and past and present social, political and economic issues. Emphasis is given to markets, production functions, economic role of government, agricultural problems, labor-management relations, imperfect competition, interest and capital, economic security, international trade and finance, and economic development. This course partially satisfies the writing requirement of S.B.E. 6A-10.030.
Total Credits: 60

State of Florida General Education Core Course

Gen Ed Core   Denotes that a class is a State of Florida General Education Core Course.

Students must complete at least one (1) core course from each of the general education subject areas listed in this section prior to the awarding of their degree. Please refer to this catalog's Graduation Requirements section for specific requirements on the General Education Core Courses .

Civic Literacy Requirement

Civic Lit   Denotes that a class counts toward the course portion of the Civic Literacy Requirement.

Students must fulfill a Civic Literacy Competency requirement prior to submitting an Intent to Graduate form in the term they plan to graduate. Requirements vary based on admit term and program. Please refer to this catalog’s Graduation Requirements section for specific requirements on the Civic Literacy Proficiency Requirement.

Visit this catalog's Graduation Requirements page for additional information on earning a degree from Seminole State College.

Your tuition shouldn’t go against your intuition.

Your pursuit of higher education is admirable. So why struggle with high tuition in the process? Here we make life’s next steps affordable. Whether you’re seeking a university transfer (A.A.) degree, a four-year bachelor’s, an Associate in Science degree or even earning a college credit certificate, you’ll find reasonable tuition and great value. And to us, that’s scholarly.

In fact, a full-time college education at Seminole State is more than $10,000 less each year than most state universities.

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Tuition and Fee Comparison*

 ExpenseSeminole StateUFFSUUCF
Tuition and Fees$3,131$6,440
$5,654 $5,954 
Room and Board-0-$14,190
$14,160
$14,920
Books and Supplies$1,000$810
$1,380
$1,200
Total$4,131$21,440$21,194$22,074

For more information on Seminole State's tuition and fees, please see the current fee schedule.

* Tuition costs are based on the current academic year for in-state students living on campus. Dorm fees, meal plans and book expenses are estimates based on cost of attendance information provided by the State University System of Florida. Lab fees and other fees that may be assessed at the time of registration may be viewed in the College fee schedule. As Seminole State is a commuter college with no residence halls on its campuses, costs for room and board are not calculated.