Program Details

Career Studies Certificate in Adventure Tourism

Career Studies Certificate

Southwest Virginia Community College

The adventure tourism curriculum is a Career Studies Certificate program which prepares students to be small business owners in the tourism industry. The difference between these and other small businesses is the focus on outdoor recreation activities, which could range from bed and breakfasts to an outfitter providing guided hiking, biking, kayaking, or climbing trips. Potential employment opportunities are as an Owner/operator, Outfitter, Sporting Goods Clerk, or in the Tourism industry.

Outcomes

• State a philosophy of recreation, use of natural resources and impact recreation activities have on the natural resources and watershed. • Prepare for a wilderness excursion for both planned and unplanned experiences. • Market adventure tourism and outdoor recreation related activities • Design, implement and present interpretative programs in a variety of formats and audiences. • Protect the outdoor environment when implementing outdoor programming by following principles of leave no trace. • Perform basic first-aid and CPR and stabilize a patient when help is more than 30 minutes away. • Provide leadership for tourism and recreation related projects and events. • Design and implement outdoor recreation programming for specific target audiences. • Implement the policies and principles of risk management in relation to tourism and recreation business and programming to keep everyone safe and having a good experience • Demonstrate knowledge of outdoor recreational skills and activities. • Implement concepts of small business management • Provide business planning concepts to an idea for a new business or expand an existing business in the tourism or recreation industries. • Analyze scenario situations related to be a trip leader and apply problem solving skills to maximize health and safety and minimize environmental impact. • Demonstrate concepts of facilities planning, site analysis, planning and zoning strategies, landscape design.

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Program Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Considerations for Selecting Degree	Many of the courses in this program are either evening, weekend, and online courses.
Considerations When Selecting Courses	Course work should be completed in the order it appears in the catalog. Create a schedule for all required courses, pay attention to prerequisites and when courses are offered, complete your first math and English courses in your first year Connect with an advisor at your community college and Southwest Virginia Community College within your first year via College Connect
Program Requirements Beyond Specific Courses	Students receive a lot of hands on training throughout this program with included outdoor field trips and activities.
Doing More With Your Degree	The curriculum provides add-on credentials for those interested into getting into the outdoor recreation, parks, and recreation industries. - Digital Literacy Certification - Wilderness and Remote First Aid Certification - Leave No Trace Trainer Certification - Internship with state parks and agencies Occupational Objectives: ? Owner/operator ? Outfitter ? Sporting Goods Clerk ? Tourism industry
Program Successes & Highlights	Complete the CSC in as little as two semesters.

Related Programs & Certifications

On Completion You Are Ready For

Credential

Associate of Science Degree in Business Administration

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Credential That Prepares You For This Program

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Career Studies Certificate in Guide Essentials

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Program Credit Requirements

What If I Have An Associate Degree Or Credit For Prior Learning?

Transfer Guidance Element	What You Need to Know
Associate Transfer Degree Completion
Completion of Associate Degree Concurrent with High School	No
Credit for Prior Learning
Did You Know That...	Completing your Associate transfer degree post-high school satisfies all lower division general education requirements and increases the chance of completing your bachelor's degree? Exceeding 3 years or 90 credits at your community college means you may have exhausted your financial aid at that college and have limited your future financial aid at: Southwest Virginia Community College

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Number of Transfer Students

747

Percent of Accepted Transfer Students

100%, AV GPA 3.07

College Fit Guidance	What You Need to Know
Is This College Right For Me?	Annual HC 3120, Transfer in per semester 97, Av Class size 12, Limited Foundation Owned Housing
Transfer Student Catalog Year	Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year
First Year Student Catalog Year	Summer, Fall , Spring is a catalog year
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Where Can This Degree Transfer

This section displays degrees most closely related to this program and to which you may be able to transfer. So, you can use this list to find the next degree you can complete in your major. Please click the degree name to visit that program page.

Institution	Title	Degree	Award Name	Award Level	Delivery Mode
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Blue Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Management-Marketing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Central Virginia Community College	AAS in Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community College	AAS in Management with a Specialization in Human Resource	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Central Virginia Community College	AAS in Management with a Specialization in Marketing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Mountain Gateway Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management with a Specialization in Admin Support	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Business Management - Management Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Business Management - Graphic Imaging Management Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Business Management - Automotive Management Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Business Management - Project Management Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Marketing - Marketing Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Marketing - Warehousing and Distribution Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Danville Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Marketing - Electronic Commerce Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Eastern Shore Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Management	Associate	Associate in Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Eastern Shore Community College	Associate Applied Science Degree in Business Management with Information Technology Specialization	Associate	Associate in Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Germanna Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management - Project Management Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Brightpoint Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management - Digital Marketing Specialization	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Laurel Ridge Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Mountain Empire Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
New River Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Business Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Northern Virginia Community College	Business Management, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Northern Virginia Community College	Contract Management, A.A.S.	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Management - Computer Support Specialist	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Management - General Business	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Management - Hardware and Software Support	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Paul D. Camp Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Marketing	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Piedmont Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Rappahannock Community College	AAS Degree in Business Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science with a major in Business Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science with a major in Business Management - Accounting	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Southside Virginia Community College	Associate of Applied Science with a major in Business Management - Agribusiness	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid, Online
Virginia Peninsula Community College	Associate of Applied Science in Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Online
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Management (Maritime Logistics)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person
Tidewater Community College	Associate of Applied Science - Management (Small Business Management and Entrepreneurship)	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	Online
Virginia Highlands Community College	Associate in Applied Science Degree in Management	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Hybrid
Wytheville Community College	Associate of Applied Science Degree in Business Management and Leadership	Associate	Associate of Applied Science	2-Year	In-Person, Online, Hybrid
Bridgewater College	Business Administration Major - BA	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Business - Finance (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Business - Management (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person
Randolph-Macon College	Business - Marketing (BA)	Bachelor	Bachelor of Arts	4-Year	In-Person

Careers Where This Degree Applies

This program could not be matched to any related careers. Please contact the institution for assistance with matching this program to careers.

Cost To Complete

This section provides you with a very high-level estimate of your costs and is purely intended as a guide. You should consult the institution via College Connect to get a more detailed estimate based on the totality of your circumstances. The selections below are based on information gathered from your Profile and the estimated costs are calculated based on the 29 credits remaining to be completed

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Estimated Cost for the Career Studies Certificate in Adventure Tourism at Southwest Virginia Community College These costs are based on an estimated 2 semesters or 1 years remaining to complete this degree (assuming a full-time load of 16 hours per semester)
Category		Cost	Basis	Cost (To You)	Estimated Benefits	Net Cost	Notes
Tuition		$169	Per Credit	$4,901	$0	$4,901	163.40 tuition per credit and 5.75 comprehensive fee per credit

*Please note that the above estimated costs do not include all Federal, State or other financial aid, grants, scholarships, etc. for which you may qualify. All such aid could substantially reduce these costs.

Other Financial Aid to Pay for College:

You may be eligible for additional financial aid from Federal, State, and Local sources. Military education benefits are not considered in determining eligibility for federal financial aid. Everyone is therefore encouraged to apply for federal financial aid by submitting the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), because many will qualify for additional educational funds like Pell Grants, worth over $5,500/yr.