5 majors that lead to helping careers
November 18, 2020
A lot of CSU’s majors are focused on making the world a better place, but these 5 lead to careers that directly work with improving lives.
Natural Resource Tourism Major
Transform your love of nature travel into your dream career.
At a glance
Travel lovers know the value in experiencing the world, and the Natural Resources Tourism major is designed for those who want to pursue this as a career. Two concentrations within the major help you design your dream job, offering courses in tourism management, marketing and planning, natural resources, studies abroad, and social science that will give you the skills for managing recreation and tourism enterprises.
| Degree type | Bachelor of Science | |||
| Format | On campus and online | |||
| Part of | Warner College of Natural Resources | |||
| Competitive major? | No | |||
| Accelerated option? | Yes |
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Concentrations
A concentration allows you to specialize in a certain area within your major, offering a depth of information and hands-on experiences that you may not otherwise get. Many students in this major will concentrate in one area to work in a specific field after college, as well as find mentors and internships before they even graduate.
Global Tourism
You’ll focus on business and tourism topics to learn the planning, management, marketing, financial, and entrepreneurship skills essential in the tourism industry.
General Natural Resource Tourism
Through courses in tourism management, marketing and planning, natural resources, business, entrepreneurship, and social science, you’ll develop skills for work in recreation and tourism enterprises.
Some Career Options
After graduation, you’ll primarily work in a variety of private commercial tourism and recreation enterprises. Competition can be intense for full–time/permanent positions in highly attractive natural resource locations, but you’ll have ample opportunities to gain experience through seasonal/temporary and volunteer work both during and after your education.
- Camp or Nature Center Director
- Director of Trail Development
- Marketing/Public Relations Specialist
- Resort Services Director
- Small Tourism/Ecotourism Guide
- Social Media Content Creator
- Trip Counselor
- Travel Account Manager
- Travel Pricing and Demand Analyst
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Tour and info session options
Tours may be available as part of Admissions tours and info sessions, offered throughout the year.
For additional opportunities, please reach out to:
Carmyn Ginnetti at carmyn.ginnetti@colostate.edu
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Want a more in-depth look at this major? Take a look at the program website to learn more.