MSU gets help from National Geographic developing first-of-its-kind geotourism degree
By APFriday, July 23, 2010
Missouri State offers unique geotourism degree
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — Missouri State University has developed a geotourism degree that it believes is a first-of-its-kind program in the world.
The Springfield school got help from the National Geographic’s Center for Sustainable Destinations in designing the bachelor’s degree program.
Geotourism emphasizes the principle that tourist destinations should remain unspoiled for future generations.
Missouri State says its program combines cultural and environmental geography with community planning, development and tourism.
The university says the geotourism degree would be useful in fields as diverse as philanthropy, tour operations, convention and visitor bureaus, community development and environmental organizations.
