The B.S. in Hospitality, Recreation, and Resort Management (HRRM) program, founded within leisure studies, incorporates classroom instruction, field experiences, and internships, to provide students with the core competencies necessary to be successful in a broad array of service venues: convention and visitors bureaus, resorts, commercial recreation, restaurants, tourism services, spas, community recreation centers, hotels, amusement parks, private clubs, and more. Interested majors may elect to specialize in the area of Spa Management.
Program Requirements
In addition to the university’s general requirements, students seeking the B.S. in Hospitality, Recreation, and Resort Management must meet the requirements listed below.
A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all courses used to fulfill major requirements. Additionally, students must earn a 2.50 cumulative GPA in the major. No more than 24% of the program requirements for this degree may be in traditional business subjects. Students should consult their advisor regarding courses which may satisfy both the General Studies requirements and common prerequisites.
General Studies
In addition to the general studies requirements listed on this page, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the Gordon Rule, multicultural, and foreign language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Studies curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the "Graduation and General Degree Requirements" section of this catalog.
General Physics is non-calculus based and is usually recommended for non-science majors. University Physics is calculus based and is usually recommended for science majors.
Total Semester Hours:
36-37
Hospitality, Recreation, and Resort Management majors should take the following to satisfy components of General Studies:
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
Introduction to Hospitality, Recreation, and Resort Management
3
Total Hours
3
Lower Division Electives
Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 sh in the lower division. Current UWF students may use electives at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement.
Course offered locally by Pensacola State College Spa
Management Option
In addition to working in a spa to fulfill the requirements of HFT 4940 Internship in Hospitality, Recreation and Resort Management, students must take the following 9 sh instead of choosing from the listing of courses above.
The Minor in Hospitality, Recreation, and Resort Management Minor exposes students to the courses that serve as a foundation for the major. A minor in this area is comprised of 18-19 sh and is ideal for students who want to apply their major discipline within hospitality or tourism venues. This minor is not available to HRRM majors.
