Arizona State University (Downtown Phoenix campus)
Arizona State University (Downtown Phoenix campus)

Arizona State University (Downtown Phoenix campus)

411 N Central Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004, United States Arizona, Phoenix, USA Visit web page

Community Resources and Development (Tourism), MS

Study detals

: Master's degree : Community Resources and Development (Tourism), MS PPCRDTMMS : Full time : 24 Month

Requirements

Admission requirements
  • Applicants must fulfill the requirements of both the Graduate College and the Watts College of Public Service and Community Solutions.
  • Applicants are eligible to apply to the program if they have earned a bachelor's or master's degree in a related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.
  • Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in the last 60 hours of their first bachelor's degree program, or they must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (scale is 4.00 = "A") in an applicable master's degree program.

All applicants must submit:

  1. graduate admission application and application fee
  2. official transcripts
  3. statement of professional and academic goals
  4. three letters of recommendation
  5. current resume
  6. proof of English proficiency

Additional Application Information

An applicant whose native language is not English must provide proof of English proficiency (TOEFL 80 (no band below 20) (IELTS 6.5 at least 6.0 in all skills)) regardless of their current residency.

Only complete application files are reviewed or considered for admission. Applicants without undergraduate academic work in related disciplines are required to take six credit hours of deficiency coursework in addition to the master's degree requirements. Deficiency coursework may be taken in conjunction with master's degree classes.

Additional information

Program description

Degree awarded: MS  Community Resources and Development (Tourism) 

The MS in community resources and development with a concentration in tourism is a research-oriented master's degree program designed to prepare graduates for careers in many areas. Completion of the master's degree program requires two years of study on average.

Students learn to analyze and understand critical topics and issues pertinent to the fields of tourism, parks and recreation management, nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations, and sustainable communities. Students also learn how to reinvent aspects of tourism through community solutions analysis; while working with a faculty mentor, they consider all regulatory, policy and relational factors in order to make informed and innovative decisions.

Accelerated program options

This program allows students to obtain both a bachelor's and master's degree in as little as five years. It is offered as an accelerated bachelor's plus master's degree with:

  • Community Sports Management, BS
  • Community Sports Management (Events), BS
  • Nonprofit Leadership and Management, BS
  • Parks, Recreation and Sport Management, BS
  • Recreation Therapy, BS
  • Tourism Development and Management, BS
  • Tourism Development and Management (Meetings and Events), BS
  • Tourism Development and Management (Resort and Hotel Leadership), BS
  • Tourism Development and Management (Sustainable Tourism), BS

Acceptance to the graduate program requires a separate application. Students typically receive approval to pursue the accelerated master’s during the junior year of their bachelor's degree program. 

Program learning outcomes

Program learning outcomes identify what a student will learn or be able to do upon completion of their program. This program has the following program outcomes:

  • Conduct research in tourism while analyzing critical topics and issues pertinent to tourism development and management.
  • Relate their individual strengths to demonstrate knowledge of research methods and data analysis within the context of tourism sectors.
  • Apply the principles and practices of community development to address the social, economic, environmental and cultural challenges of diverse communities.
Career opportunities

Graduates are prepared for careers in governmental agencies, nonprofit organizations and private-sector businesses. Career opportunities include:

  • community services officers
  • nonprofit and nongovernmental organization officers
  • parks and recreation officers
  • tourism officers
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