1. Students will demonstrate critical thinking including analysis, synthesis, and evaluation within the recreation, hospitality and/or tourism industry (ies) through a variety of pedagogies.

2. Students will apply knowledge of the economic, environmental, cultural and social impacts of hospitality, tourism and/or recreation experience to real world settings or problems.

3. Students will obtain theoretical knowledge and practical skills in preparation for a career in the tourism, hospitality and/or recreation industry (ies) as demonstrated by satisfactory completion of research projects, course work, and internships.