This component incorporates six courses that prepare students to work in all areas of ecotourism and provides students with a safe international experience that provides ample amount of contact with local cultures and customs. According to students who have experienced the program, many say it is one of the most challenging and rewarding things they have ever been involved in throughout their lifetime. The program is challenging academically because we draw from many different disciplines. The program is designed by professionals in the various fields of ecotourism and adventure travel . At Hocking College, we are training professionals to work in both fields and want our students to have the ability to make that transition.
Students are participants in courses that provide academic challenges.
Professional support is provided to all enrollees by professors and tutors. In Ecotourism and Adventure Travel Programs at Hocking, we emphasize traveling to provide students with a well rounded experience. Students will travel to the Bahamas and to Canada at least once as well as many field trips throughout the state of Ohio. This program focuses on what it means to become a responsible traveler when visiting other locations. This Ecotourism and Adventure Travel Program focuses on nature and travel.