Certificate in Sustainable Tourism Development

The tourism education program at Salem State University has 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 paying close attention to the impacts of climate change and following the principles of sustainability, and will delve into exploring the social, cultural and environmental issues surrounding tourism.  Courses will cover topical areas such as: Sustainability; Using tourism for economic development; Marketing tourism; International perspectives on tourism; Impacts of travel; Understanding local tourism initiatives; Special events; Ecotourism; and Recreation.