Sustainable Tourism Development
Salem State College is proud to announce their newest program, the Sustainable Tourism Development Certificate. The tourism education program at Salem State College has recently been certified by the United Nations - World Tourism Organization, an award granted to only 8 other colleges in North America. This program will open your eyes to new ideas and open the employment door to new career path opportunities. Students will examine current trends in travel and tourism, and will delve into exploring the social, cultural and environmental issues surrounding tourism.
Program Requirements (18 Credits Total Required*)
Required Courses
- GPH261 Survey of Travel & Tourism 3
- GPH371 Sustainable Development 3
- GPH363 International Perspectives in Tourism 3
- GPH315 Economic Geography 3
Choose two of the following:
- GPH*** Any Regional Geography Course 3
- GPH264 Recreation 3
- GPH246 Parks and Protected Areas 3
- GPH464 Tourism Planning & Development 3
- GPH462 Exploring Tourism Destinations 3
- GPH363 Ecotourism 3
- GPH319 Marketing Geography 3
GPH402 Travel Seminar 3
The Certificate of Sustainable Tourism Development will be awarded to students satisfactorily completing six (6) courses as indicated above. A minimum grade-point average of 3.0 must be maintained for courses taken at Salem State College.
For program and registration information contact:
Connie Nielson, Academic Advisor
Continuing Education
Email: cnielson@salemstate.edu
Telephone: 978.542.6935
Fax: 978.542.7215
