Minors

Adventure Tourism

College of Hospitality, Culinary Arts, and Tourism
Description of the Minor

The Adventure Tourism minor provides students with specialized knowledge in the tourism and hospitality industry, with an emphasis on the design, management, and operation of adventure experiences. Through an integrated curriculum that combines theoretical foundations with practical training, it promotes engagement with local communities, the conservation of natural resources, and the economic development of destinations, while fostering respect for nature and local cultures.

In the context of the growing adventure tourism sector, this minor prepares professionals to develop experiences that contribute to environmental conservation and the well-being of local communities. Ecuador, with its extraordinary natural and cultural diversity, offers an exceptional setting for this training, strengthening the leadership of its graduates and positioning the country as an international reference in adventure tourism.

Credit hours
15
Curriculum Details

To enroll in the courses of the minor, students must meet the following prerequisites and follow the suggested sequence:


CODE

COURSE NAME

CREDITS

PREREQUISITES
Required Courses

HSP 1003

Introduction to Tourism

3
 

HSP 3020E

Tourism & Community

3

ESL 0006 English Level VI

HSP 3021

Adventure Tourism Operation

3
 

HSP 3022

Sustainable Management Strategy

3
 
Elective Course
Choose one course from the following list:

ECL 1001

Ecology & Biodiversity Ecuador

3
 

ECL 2101

General Ecology

3

BIO 1102 General Biology +Lab

ECL 2002

Ecosystem Ecology

3

BIO 1102 General Biology +Lab
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