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2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Tourism, Hospitality, and Outdoor Recreation (THOR) Minor


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The Tourism, Hospitality, and Outdoor Recreation (THOR) 18-credit multicampus minor offers students a broader understanding of the state of Maine as a whole in the contexts of tourism, hospitality and outdoor recreation, through hands-on learning, connections with workforce leaders, and comprehensive exploration of the cultural, historical, scientific and economic framework of this unique world-class travel destination.

 

Through completion of the minor, students will:

  • Identify how the tourism, hospitality, and outdoor recreation industries intersect to play a critical role in supporting Maine’s economy 

  • Develop an understanding the diverse economic, environmental, and social challenges, opportunities, and trade-offs related to the THOR industries, particularly in Maine 

  • Understand the importance of how business environment, recreation opportunities, seasonality, hospitality and lodging infrastructure, and supply of other tourist attractions all contribute to the complexity of the THOR industries

 

Students have the opportunity to complete this minor by selecting classes across multiple institutions within the University of Maine System.

Minor Requirements


Students must complete:

  • One 3 credit foundational course in Outdoor Recreation (course options outlined below in Table 1)

  • One 3 credit foundational course in Tourism Management (course options outlined below in Table 2)

  • One 3 credit foundational course in Hospitality Management (course options outlined below in Table 3)

  • The remaining 9 credits can be fulfilled through a combination of electives in tourism, hospitality, and outdoor recreation, allowing students the ability to curate their minor towards their professional pursuits. Elective courses may be selected from a large list of class offerings (over 100) across the University of Maine System. To view available courses, please visit the THOR Institute website.

No more than 1/3 of courses towards the THOR minor can come from the student’s academic major/other minor.

Course Options


Table 1 - Select one 3-credit class in the Introduction to Outdoor Recreation section

Campus

Course Code/ Number

Course Title

Modality

UMF

BUS 130  

Introduction to Recreation

in person

UMFK

ENV 102

Introduction to the Wilderness and Outdoors

 

UMM

REM 110

Foundations of Recreation and Parks

in-person and distance synchronous

UMM

REM 121

Intro to Outdoor Recreation Management

in-person and distance synchronous

USM

REC 110

Foundations of Recreation and Leisure Studies

Taught online- asynchronous

USM

REC 121

Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation Services

hybrid, online is asynchronous

UM

SFR 228

Forest Recreation Management

in-person

UM

KPE 265

Outdoor and Adventure Activities

in-person

UMPI

REC 232                                                                    

Program Development and Planning                                                   

                                                                                                                                            

 

Table 2 - Select one 3-credit class in the Introduction to Tourism Management section

 

Campus

Course Code/ Number

Course Title

Online, In-person, hybrid, other 

UMM

REM 219                                                  

Introduction to Tourism                                                                   

In-person and distance synchronous                                                                                   

USM

TAH 101

Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality

Hyflex

USM

TAH 241

Sustainable Tourism Development

Hyflex

UM

SFR 150                                                                    

Introduction to Tourism                                                                         

                                                                                                                                        

 

Table 3 - Select one 3-credit class in the Introduction to Hospitality Management section

 

Campus

Course Code/ Number

Course Title                                                                                         

Online, In-person, hybrid, other                                                                                             

UMF

BUS 222                                                                    

Hospitality Management

 

USM

TAH 221

Hospitality Management

    Hyflex

 

Table 4 - Select three THOR class electives from the list below on any campus

Note: The wide variety of electives offered is designed to ensure students have broad access to courses that align with their professional pursuits.

 

Campus

Course Code/ Number

Course Title

Online, In-person, hybrid, other

UMA

POS/BUA246E

Policy & Politics/Finance & Analytics

In-person, summer

UMA

POS/BUA247E

Laws & Licensing/Supply Chains & Operations

In-person, summer

UMF

BUS 130  

Introduction to Recreation

In-person

UMF

BUS 222  

Hospitality Management

 

UMF

BUS 229  

Alpine Operations Leadership and Management

 

UMF

BUS 260  

Resort Management

in person

UMF

EPP 260   /GEO 260                   

Sustainable Tourism

synchronous online

UMF

EPP 340  /GEO 340  

Sustainable Land Use

in person and synchronous online

UMF

GEO 219  

Geography of Maine

in person and synchronous online

UMF

REC 103  

Principles and Practices of the River Industry

in person

UMF

REC 104  

Principles and Practices of Camping and Hiking

 

UMF

REC 105  

Principles and Practices of the Golf Industry

in person

UMF

REC 106  

Principles and Practices of Inland Fisheries and Wildlife in Maine

 

UMF

REC 107  

Principles and Practices of Adventure Education

 

UMF

REC 132  

Recreation of Western Maine

 

UMF

REC 133  

Outdoor Recreation Leadership and Management

 

UMF

REC 177  / REC 277  / REC 377                          

Topics in Recreation

 

UMFK

ENV 102

Introduction to the Wilderness and Outdoors

 

UMFK

ENV 107

Fundamentals Of Outdoor Equipment

 

UMFK

ENV 108

Fundamentals of Outdoor Winter Recreation

 

UMFK

ENV 111

Water Recreation and Stewardship

 

UMFK

ENV 315

Principles of Captive Wildlife

 

UMFK

FOR 100

Introduction to Forestry

 

UMFK

HTY 382

Conservation and Environmental History

 

UMFK

PSA 230

Wilderness First Aid

 

UM

SFR 150

Introduction to Tourism

 

UM

SFR 228

Forest Recreation Management

in person

UM

SFR 301

Field Course in Parks, Recreation and Tourism

in person

UM

SFR 347

Special Problems in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism

 

UM

SFR 393

Cooperative Education in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism

 

UM

SFR 396

Internship in Parks, Recreation and Tourism

 

UM

SFR 399

Field Experience in Parks, Recreation and Tourism

 

UM

SFR 434

Recreation Site Planning and Management

in person

UM

SFR 437

Ecotourism: Principles, Trends, and Issues

 

UM

SFR 479

Environmental Attitudes and Behavior

in person

UM

SFR 480

Wilderness and Protected Area Management

in-person

UM

SFR 491

Senior Capstone in Parks, Recreation and Tourism

 

UM

SFR 493

Sustainable Tourism Planning

 

UM

GEO 212 / HTY 212

Geography of Maine

 

UM

MES 201

The Maine Coast

 

UM

KPE 280

Introduction to Paddling Safety and Instruction

online, followed by two week in person after spring semester ends

UM

KPE 286

Introduction to Outdoor Leadership and Facilitation

In-person, with required weekend trip. (This course is 1 credit.)

UM

KPE 450

Bringing the Classroom Outdoors

Hybrid online w/ required in person intensive week. This is a new course, still under review.

UM

KPE 311

Advanced Methods of Instructing Outdoor Activities

 

UM

KPE 411

Ethics and social justice in outdoor leadership

Online asynchronous

UM

KPE 265

Outdoor and Adventure Activities

in person

UM

KPE 209

Wilderness First Responder

hybrid online and 5 day in person intensive; Even spring semesters

UMPI

REC 232

Program Development and Planning

 

UMPI

REC 234

Outdoor Pursuits I

in person

UMPI

REC 235

Outdoor Pursuits II

in person

UMPI

REC 261 /CRJ 261

Outdoor wildlife

in person

UMPI

REC 262 /CRJ 262

Outdoor Recreational Safety

in person

UMPI

REC 374

Wilderness Expedition Skills

 

UMPI

REC 360

Ropes Course Management

 

UMPI

REC 495

Internship

 

UMM

REM 116

Basic Camping Skills

In-person, could be combined with REM 121

UMM

REM 117

Outdoor Recreation Activities (Topics course)

hybrid w/required in-person lab; could be combined with REM 121

UMM

REM 121

Intro to Outdoor Recreation Management

in-person and distance synchronous

UMM

REM 125

Sailing and Basic Seamanship

in-person, offerings vary.

UMM

REM 201

Activity Leadership and Facilitation

in-person

UMM

REM 210

Nature-Based Tourism & Sustainable Development

 

UMM

REM 211

Wildlife Law

in-person

UMM

REM 212

Wilderness First Responder

hybrid online w/required in-person 5 day session

UMM

REM 219

Introduction to Tourism

in-person and distance synchronous

UMM

REM 221

Fundamentals of Search and Rescue

in-person and distance synchronous, with required 2-day field experience

UMM

REM 222

Rescue Diver

 

UMM

REM 226

Recreation Program Planning

in-person

UMM

REM 227

Backcountry Expedition Skills

hybrid online w/required in-person 2-week field experience

UMM

REM 230

Outdoor Leadership

in-person

UMM

REM 231

Leave No Trace Trainer

hybrid online w/required in-person 2-day, overnight field experience

UMM

REM 311

Inclusive Recreation

in-person and distance synchronous

UMM

REM 314

Facility Operations & Design

distance synchronous

UMM

REM 317

Principles of Experiential Education

 

UMM

REM 327

Recreation Behavior & the Environment

in-person

UMM

REM 412

Interpretation of Natural & Cultural Resources

distance synchronous

UMM

REM 431

Visitor Management in Conservation Areas

 

UMM

REM 442

Recreation Seminar

in-person and distance synchronous

UMM

REM 443

Recreation Leadership Practicum

 

USM

ANT 262

Women, Arts & Global Tourism

 

USM

BUS 319

Sport Tourism

 

USM

REC 110

Foundations of Recreation and Leisure Studies

Taught online- asynchronous

USM

REC 121

Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation Services

hybrid, online is asynchronous

USM

REC 223

Introduction to Nature Tourism

hybrid, online is asynchronous

USM

REC 226

Lifetime Leisure Activities

online - asynchronous

USM

REC 231

Expressive Arts Programming

in- person

USM

REC 232

Methods in Therapeutic Recreation Program Design

hybrid, online is asynchronous

USM

REC 233

Outdoor Recreation

hybrid, online is asynchronous

USM

REC 241

Recreation Leadership

hybrid, online is asynchronous

USM

REC 253

Implications of Disabling Conditions for Therapeutic Recreation

online - asynchronous

USM

REC 285

Perspectives on Animal-Assisted Therapy

online - asynchronous

USM

REC 311

Psychosocial Interventions for Older Adults

hybrid, online is asynchronous

USM

REC 314

Wellness Education and Counseling

in- person

USM

REC 324

Inclusive and Special Recreation

hybrid, online is asynchronous

USM

REC 367

Adventure Based Counseling

in- person

USM

REC 382

Assessment and Documentation in Therapeutic Recreation

hybrid, online is asynchronous

USM

REC 383

Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation

hybrid, online is asynchronous

USM

REC 386

Recreation Facility Design and Maintenance

online - asynchronous

USM

REC 390

Topics in Recreation and Leisure Studies

Varies

USM

REC 398

Independent Study

Varies- online asynchronous

USM

REC 494

- Professional Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation Practice

hybrid, online is asynchronous

USM

REC 495

Internship

online - asynchronous

USM

REC 498

Management and Professional Development in Therapeutic Recreation

hybrid, online is asynchronous

USM

TAH 101

Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality

 

USM

TAH 150

Professional Practices Immersion in Tourism & Hospitality

 

USM

TAH 211

Tourism Entrepreneurship

hyflex

USM

TAH 221

Hospitality Management

 

USM

TAH 222

Food and Beverage Management

hyflex

USM

TAH 224

Off-site Catering

 

USM

TAH 226

Wellness Tourism

 

USM

TAH 228

Introduction to the Craft Beer Sector

 

USM

TAH 241

Sustainable Tourism Development

 

USM

TAH 250

Nature Tourism

 

USM

TAH 261

Cultural Tourism

 

USM

TAH 264

Culinary Tourism

 

USM

TAH 299

Topics in Tourism & Hospitality

 

USM

TAH 301

Global Issues in Travel & Tourism

asynch online

USM

TAH 302

Tourism Research Methods

 

USM

TAH 305

Culture & Communication in the Travel Industry

 

USM

TAH 307

Field Study in Tourism & Hospitality

 

USM

TAH 309

Tourism & Hospitality Internship

 

USM

TAH 311

Event Management

hyflex

USM

TAH 312

Tour Planning & Management

 

USM

TAH 320

Green Meetings and Events

 

USM

TAH 321

Lodging Operations & Systems

 

USM

TAH 331

Sustainable Hospitality Management

 

USM

TAH 361

Local Food & Agritourism

hyflex

USM

TAH 399

Advanced Topics in Tourism & Hospitality

 

USM

TAH 409

Capstone: Tourism & Hospitality Internship

scheduled with instructor

USM

TAH 415

Trends & Innovation in Tourism and Hospitality

 

USM

TAH 422

Hospitality Law and HR

 

USM

TAH 424

Hospitality Financial Management

 

USM

TAH 426

Beverage Operations

 

USM

TAH 432

Sustainable Tourism Policy & Planning

 

USM

TAH 497

Independent Study in Tourism & Hospitality

 

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