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You'll learn the core concepts of recreation, as well as the fundamentals of managing tourism venues, lodging, services, and events. Select study abroad programs provide you with opportunities to learn about international tourism and travel first-hand. You'll also be able to put what you've learned into practice and build a competitive edge within a field of specialization through  a required internship .

Whether you hope to secure a position in hotel, resort, or theme park management, a visitor and convention bureau, or event planning organization, our career coaches in the Office of Career Services will help you come up with a personalized plan.

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Tourism Management, M.S.R.

Develop a comprehensive understanding of travel and prepare to excel in a multi-billion dollar industry with IU Online’s Master of Science in Recreation in Tourism Management. This flexible, online master's degree program enables you to make educated decisions and preparations for tourists, travelers, convention-goers, and more.

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Course Delivery : 100% Online

Total Credits : 35

In-State Tuition Per Credit : $518.62

Out-of-State Tuition Per Credit : $621.98

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Your M.S.R. in Tourism Management prepares you to utilize new technologies to attract and retain visitors, and learn the ins and outs of sustainability, travel behavior, accessibility, tourism planning and development, and public health. You’ll work with industry-expert faculty and develop connections to launch your exciting career in tourism management.

You’ll graduate with an Indiana University degree respected by employers worldwide—and you can work on yours anytime and anywhere. Plus, you’ll enjoy personalized support services throughout your academic journey.

And the benefits start long before graduation. More than half of IU Online students advance in their careers before they complete their degree.

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• A bachelor’s degree

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Hotel, Restaurant, Tourism, and Event Management prepares students for professional management careers within the hospitality industry, a global service industry comprising diverse and exciting employment opportunities. Program graduates obtain general and specialized hospitality skill sets and knowledge in preparation for management employment in hotels, resorts, restaurants, clubs and beverage operations, theme parks, contract food services, special events, catering, cruise lines, and other travel and tourism venues and operations. The program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration.

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• MATH 101 - Foundations of Mathematics Credits: 3 (or higher)

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• ECON 101 - Basic Economics Credits: 3
• ECON 121 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credits: 3 (1)

Liberal Studies Elective: 3

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• HOSP 101 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Credits: 3
• HOSP 150 - Principles of Hospitality Management Credits: 3
• HOSP 220 - Food Service Operations Credits: 3
• HOSP 256 - Human Resources in the Hospitality Industry Credits: 3
• HOSP 259 - Hospitality Purchasing Credits: 3
• HOSP 260 - Hotel Operations Management Credits: 3
• HOSP 265 - Hospitality Cost Management Credits: 3
• HOSP 310 - Professional Development in the Hospitality Industry Credits: 3
• HOSP 320 - Hospitality Marketing Credits: 3
• HOSP 330 - Applications of Food Production and Service Credits: 4 (2)
• HOSP 335 - Legal Issues in Hospitality Credits: 3
• HOSP 393 - Exploratory Hospitality Field Experience Credits: 3-12 (3)
• HOSP 413 - Restaurant Food Production and Service Credits: 4 (2)
• HOSP 470 - Hospitality Business Model Credits: 3
• HOSP 494 - Internship Credits: 3-12 (3)

Controlled Electives: 12

• Four HOSP career-focused major electives (4)

Other Requirements: 3

• ACCT 201 - Accounting Principles I Credits: 3

Free Electives: 15

Total degree requirements: 120.

(1) ECON 121    is required for those students completing a Business Minor.

(2) Department-specified kitchen food preparation uniform, knife kit, and proof of ServSafe certification are required for major lab courses.

(3) Each student must complete a minimum of 120 hours in each of the two supervised internship experiences ( HOSP 393     and HOSP 494   ). See department internship coordinator for detailed information.

(4) Students will design, with their academic advisor, an individualized hospitality management career-focused concentration. Recommended courses based on concentration:

• Special Even/Tourism Management: HOSP 212   , HOSP 326   , HOSP 235   , HOSP 245   , HOSP 280   , HOSP 341   , HOSP 343   , HOSP 346   , HOSP 347   , HOSP 350   , HOSP 352   , HOSP 367   , or HOSP 382   .
• Lodging Management :  HOSP 212   , HOSP 235   , HOSP 245   , HOSP 325   , HOSP 347   , HOSP 350   , HOSP 352   , HOSP 372   , or HOSP 400   .
• Food and Beverage Management: HOSP 285   , HOSP 300   , HOSP 346   , HOSP 358   , HOSP 402   , HOSP 403   , or HOSP 404   .

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Expect the unexpected when studying for a Hospitality and Tourism Management degree at Indiana University Kokomo. You’ll have the opportunity to take courses that put you behind-the-scenes at an Disney World parks or sampling beer and wine with your peers; here you can explore the opportunities available home and abroad in this growing industry!

What’s in store for you

Today’s hospitality and tourism industry needs professionally educated individuals. IU Kokomo graduates will be qualified to work in amusement parks, hotels and resorts, restaurants, convention centers, as well as a diverse field of careers and industries.

Students must complete both foundational classes and a core set of hospitality and tourism management classes that provide a broad industry perspective and a look at the operations of different types of organizations within the industry.

Beyond core classes, you can choose electives to focus on a particular area such as convention, event and meeting management, or food and beverage management.

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In this program, you’ll be exposed to industries and careers that can take you around the world, or help you gain a foothold at home. A degree from IU Kokomo will prepare you to enter the world equipped with knowledge about this diverse field, with real-world experience to draw upon.

Explore a career as a:

• Event planner
• Marketing specialist
• Food and beverage director
• Resort manager
• Wedding planner
• Or a multitude of other careers

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Do you belong here? Don’t wait any longer! Contact an Admissions Counselor today, to start taking the steps toward a degree in hospitality and tourism management!

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Bachelor of Arts in Individualized Major, Tourism and Hospitality

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The only tourism, hospitality and event planning degree of its kind in Kentuckiana.

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Begin a career in the growing tourism industry

IU Southeast’s Bachelor of Arts Individualized Major in Tourism, Hospitality, Event Planning, and Sports Management program prepares you for a career in exciting areas of the service industry. You’ll learn how to market and manage tourist facilities and destinations, deliver hospitality services in food and lodging, manage events ranging from industry conventions and professional conferences to rock festivals and arts benefits, and promote athletic teams and sporting events.

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60 Credit hours Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 Hybrid (Partially In-Person/Partially Online)

This program is a joint venture between IU Bloomington, IUPUI, and IU Southeast; this track uses the resources of all three campuses, giving you the option to take IU Bloomington and IUPUI classes via Eagle-Eye (simultaneously shared classroom), Zoom, or online.

For information specific to you and your situation, meet with your academic advisor and find your ideal pathway to complete your degree on time.

Degree requirements

After fulfilling your general education and bachelor’s requirements (60 credits), you’ll complete a 30-credit general core curriculum that includes tourism, hospitality, event planning, and sports management. After completing the core curriculum, you'll choose only two areas of focus from the following for the remaining 30 credits:

• Hospitality
• Sports management
• Event planning

Internships are required, and opportunities include both local and out-of-state sites.

Note: in addition to studying the hospitality and travel industry, you may complete a marketing minor as part of the degree if you choose that track.

All courses are 3 credit hours unless otherwise noted.

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Core courses include topics such as:

• Tourism Planning and Development
• Principles of Event Management
• Entrepreneurship in Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management
• Principles of Lodging Management

Focus Area: Hospitality Topics

• System Integration in Hospitality
• Food and Beverage Operations

Focus Area: Marketing

• Consultative Selling
• Marketing Strategy

Focus Area: Sports Management

• Sport Promotions and Public Relations, Sports Marketing or Tourism Sports Marketing (Also listed as TESM-S 418 or TESM- T329)
• Sports Tourism Development

Focus Area: Tourism

• Tourism Management
• Travel Trends and Destinations

Focus Area: Event Planning

• Event Tourism Analysis
• Festival and Event Management

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The Individualized Major with a concentration in tourism, hospitality, sports management, and event planning is designed to meet growing needs in these areas which are such a big part of the Kentuckiana economy and lifestyle.

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment of lodging managers is expected to grow by 4%, and employment of meeting, convention, and event planners is expected to grow by 11% from 2016 to 2026. Graduates with this bachelor’s degree can expect a starting salary of $45,000 in jobs such as:

• Event planner
• Catering manager
• Resort manager
• Tourism marketing
• Attractions manager
• Festival management

Graduates in this field often pursue advanced degrees in business (MBA), public or nonprofit administration (MPA), and human resource management.

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Kentucky students are part of our IU Southeast family. In fact, students from eight Kentucky counties who register through IU Southeast receive in-state tuition and now qualify for our new KEES Match Scholarships! Learn more about the advantages of attending IU Southeast including the lowest 4-year tuition in the region, staying close to home while you earn your degree, and the unique experience only IU Southeast can offer.

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Bachelor of Science in Hospitality and Tourism

Offered at IU Kokomo by School of Business .

Imagine a college course where you earn credit to sample beer and taste wine with your peers. Whether you dream of managing a luxury hotel with a beachfront view from your office or staying right here in our home state, working for the Pacers, Indians, or Colts, a hospitality and tourism management degree from Indiana University Kokomo is the degree for you! As we trend more towards a globally-minded experience economy, the need for more well-educated workers in the hospitality and tourism industry grows and you'll be ready to hit the ground running after graduation. Whether you end up working in a visitor bureau, an airline, or a non-profit, the things you'll learn as you work towards this degree will prepare you for whatever comes next.

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Begin your career in event management right here

The tourism, conventions, and event management (TCEM) degree allows detail-oriented individuals to call the shots in a fast-paced work environment that evolves daily.

Your event management education will take place both inside and outside the classroom, giving you opportunities to immerse yourself with in hands-on experiences like running your own event, completing an internship, and participating in extracurricular activities designed to give you real-world experience.

Indianapolis’ rich resources in the tourism, event, and hospitality industries—along with dedicated professors who have worked in the field and built strong partnerships—will give you the education and professional contacts you need to land an ideal job upon graduation. You'll even earn a business foundations certificate from the Kelley School of Business  along the way. 

Studying here puts you in the heart of Indiana’s convention and events business, where you’ll learn from some of the best in the industry. From small corporate training events or intimate weddings to international conferences and mega events, Indy has it all. And, with 30-plus special event venues, 12-plus renowned hotels (and a new one coming), award-winning culinary experiences, world-class museums, and multiple cultural destinations, you can’t find a better place to become an event industry guru.

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What jobs can you land after graduating?

• Client services and events assistant
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• Development director
• Director of social media
• Event coordinator
• Event operations manager
• Event setup and inventory
• Guest services manager
• Meeting manager
• Meetings and events coordinator
• Operations assistant
• Overseas marketer
• Premium experience manager
• Recreation coordinator
• Senior convention services manager
• Special events manager
• Trackside travel and logistics specialist
• Venue catering and sales manager
• Venue coordinator

Our program gives you an advantage because you are in the heart of Indianapolis, with no shortage of opportunities. The faculty is incredible and so well connected in the industry, making it easier for students to network and find placements in organizations throughout the greater Indianapolis area. Jessica MacMillan, TESM student

$5.6 Billion is spent by visitors to Indianapolis annually

29.2 Million visitors fueled the Indianapolis tourism industry and the city as a whole in 2022

Where are people landing jobs after graduation?

• Accent Indy
• Arrow McLaren IndyCar
• Children’s Museum of Indianapolis
• Cummins, etc.
• Fay Biccard Glick Neighborhood Center
• 500 Festival
• Franklin College
• Gainbridge Fieldhouse
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You want a degree that can take you anywhere. A degree that challenges you with a career in a fast paced work environment with numerous exciting career paths. A Tourism, Conventions, and Event Management major from IUPUI's School of Health and Human Sciences gives you the opportunity to study event management, hospitality, and tourism.

You'll get hands on experience in and out of the classroom. You'll run your own event. Participate in internships at places like the Indianapolis Children's Museum, the J. W. Marriott, the Make A Wish Foundation, the 500 Festival, and the annual FFA convention. Get true, hands on experience working with the Events and Tourism Institute. 

ETI connects our faculty and students with industry leaders to create long standing and collaborative relationships. The goal is to develop innovative products and services used to deliver world class events and tourism platforms across the globe. You'll also earn a Kelley School of Business Certificate covering the foundations of business knowledge that will help you navigate the business side of the industry.

Learn from dedicated professors who have years of experience in event tourism and hospitality, with access to professional contacts you need to land a job managing events. sports franchises, museums, and other attractions. Study abroad opportunities like cruise line management or ecotourism add to our program's global reach.

And with Indy as your classroom, there are high profile events, sports franchises, hotels, museums, and large organizations across the city to engage, educate, and enlighten your student journey before you graduate. This is a degree that moves and inspires others to live well.

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There are limited options for students to earn Tourism and Hospitality credit abroad through our office at this time. Students can participate in programs that will fulfill other minor, elective, or  general education  requirements (many summer programs can fulfill the General Education World Languages and Cultures requirement). Consult with your academic advisor for ways to incorporate study abroad into your academic plans. See the  SPH study abroad website  for additional opportunities to earn SPH credit abroad.

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Students Complete Undergraduate Degrees with Perfect 4.0 Grade Point Average

As Indiana University of Pennsylvania honors its 1,100 students receiving bachelor’s degrees during commencement ceremonies on May 11, it will celebrate students who completed those degrees with a perfect 4.0 grade point average.

Graduates being recognized include the following:

Allegheny County

Sam Bingham, history and political science, Carnegie. Son of Deneen Underwood and Bill Bigham, he is a graduate of Carlynton Junior Senior High School. A member of the Cook Honors College, he received the Slebodnik Memorial Scholarship and the outstanding oral presentation award at IUP’s 2023 Scholars Forum. He is president of the IUP College Democrats.

Hayley Tate, a biology honors program major in the ecology, conservation, and evolutionary biology track with a minor in sustainability, of Munhall. Daughter of Maria Tate and John Tate, she is a 2020 graduate of Steel Valley Senior High School. A Sutton Scholarship and Creating Opportunities for Applied Mathematics Scholarship recipient, she is the 2023–4 Cynthia Sushak Undergraduate Biology Fund for Excellence Award winner and received an Undergraduate Student Research Grant for 2022–23.

Her undergraduate research topic was “Guancasco de las Ranas: Vocalizations and natural history of four endemic pond-breeding anurans from an explosive breeding aggregation in the Lenca Highlands of southwestern Honduras (bioacoustics analyses of four endemic Honduran anurans, frogs and toads). She was a member of the SEEDS (Strategies for Ecology Education, Diversity, and Sustainability) Club, was the Zoological Collections manager of the IUP Zoological Museum, and studied abroad in Honduras in the summer of 2023 focusing on biodiversity and environmental justice in Central America. She is the co-author of “The advertisement call of the Copan Stream Frog (Anura: Hylidae; Ptychohyla hypomykter ).”

Armstrong County

Machaela Rankin, a natural sciences-pre-optometry major from Creekside. Daughter of Jerry and Jennifer Rankin, she is a 2021 graduate of West Shamokin Junior-Senior High School. She is a Sutton Scholarship recipient and was selected for membership in the National Society of Leadership and Success. She is treasurer of the IUP Equestrian Team.

Blair County

Iris Kauffman, an art history and studio art major in the Cook Honors College from Altoona. Daughter of Jason Kauffman and Crystal Conrad-Kauffman, she received the Board of Governors Scholarship, the Ralph Reynolds Art Scholarship, and earned a Certificate of Multicultural Awareness. She participated in the Foreign Language Diversity and Inclusion Series, SQUAD Art Studio, was a member of the Kipp Gallery Committee, and volunteered for the American Red Cross and the IUP Haven Project.

Elizabeth Haffling, a hotel, restaurant, tourism, and event management major from Martinsburg. Daughter of Greg and Amy Haffling, she is a 2014 graduate of Spring Cove School District. She received the Statler Scholarship, awarded based on academic excellence, character, and commitment to the industry. She was a member of Eta Sigma Delta hospitality honors fraternity, Women in Business organization, the Society for Human Resources Management organization, Meeting Professionals International, and the Club Management Association of America. She volunteered at the Indiana Free Library. Haffling completed IUP’s Academy of Culinary Arts certificate program in 2015 and the Baking and Pastry certificate program in 2016, graduating from both programs with high honors.

Cambria County

Chloe Croft, a safety, health, and environmental applied sciences major from Johnstown. Daughter of Jeff Croft of Johnstown and Karin Croft of Johnstown, she is a 2021 graduate of Central Cambria High School.

She was inducted into Rho Sigma Kappa Safety Honor Society during her junior year and is a recipient of more than $30,000 in scholarships, including the Emily Lee Scholarship (2021 and 2023), Chevron Scholarship (2022 and 2023), American Society of Safety Professionals Western Pennsylvania Scholarship (2022 and 2023), Ohio Contractors Association Scholarship (2023), American Industrial Hygiene Foundation Scholarship (2023), American Society of Safety Professionals Foundation Scholarship (2023), Board of Certified Safety Professionals Scholarship (2023), Construction Advancement Program/Master Builders’ Association of Western Pennsylvania Scholarship (2023), and the IUP American Society of Safety Professionals Student Section Educational Scholarship (2024). She was a member of a student research project studying steel mill workers and how they perceived safety culture and risk perception, and she presented this research on campus and at the Association for Iron & Steel Technology conference in Detroit.

She helped to found the new American Industrial Hygiene Association student section club on campus and was president during the 2023–24 academic year. She was vice president of the student section of the American Society of Safety Professionals and was a member of the IUP Ladies of Safety club. As a member of the American Society of Safety Professionals, she helped to set up a food drive on campus to help donate items to those in need. She also helped set up a fundraiser for a local child with Surf-1 Leigh Syndrome Mitochondrial Disease.

Kaitlyn Griffith, a biology major in the ecology, conservation, and evolutionary biology track from Johnstown. Daughter of Robert Griffith and Kelly and Mike Zemrose, she is a 2020 graduate of Richland High School.

Sydney Sheredy, a safety, health, and environmental applied science major from Northern Cambria. Daughter of Raymond and Tonya Sheredy, she is a 2020 graduate of Northern Cambria High School. She was a board member of the IUP American Industrial Hygiene Association student chapter, was a member of the Ladies of Safety Club, was social events chair for the American Society of Safety Professionals student chapter, completed US Steel Employee Hazard Recognition and Safety culture research, and presented at the Western Pennsylvania American Society of Safety Professionals Conference.

Jenna Stancombe, a public health major from Johnstown. Daughter of Richard and Allison Stancombe, she is a 2018 graduate of Ferndale Area High School. She was a member of the Pennsylvania Mountain Services Corps AmeriCorps, serving at the Cambria County Backpack Project.

Kailee St. Pierre, a criminology major in the Cook Honors College from Ebensburg. Daughter of Jon and Debbie St. Pierre, she is a 2021 graduate of Central Cambria High School. She was a Top 11 Finalist and Evening Gown Preliminary Award Winner at the 2023 Miss Pennsylvania Scholarship Competition; Sutton Scholarship and Cook Honors College Scholarship recipient. She was recognized for academic achievement while a student at Penn Highlands Community College and Washington and Jefferson College. She was a member of the Fashion Association and the Alpha Phi Sigma criminology honor society, was president of the IUP Criminology Association, and was an IUP Student Government Association Advocacy Senator and Constitution Review member. She was a member of the Board of University Organizations Recognition Committee and the University Senate Committee on Student Affairs.

Clearfield County

Sophia Maloney, a chemistry major from DuBois. Daughter of Terry Maloney of DuBois and Faith Maloney of Pittsburgh, she is a 2020 graduate of DuBois Area Senior High School. She is the recipient of the Academic Achievement Award from the IUP Madia Department of Chemistry, Biochemistry, Physics, and Engineering.

Dauphin County

Jacob Drexler, a psychology honors program major and human resource management minor in the Cook Honors College from Hershey. Son of Michael Drexler and Christine Drexler, he is a 2020 graduate of Hershey High School. He is the recipient of the Sutton Scholarship, the Ready to Succeed Scholarship, and the Stanley Lore Psychology Scholarship and was selected for the Emerging Leader Award.

He was president and a senior advisor of Phi Eta Sigma honor society, was a member of the IUP Ambassadors student-alumni group, was a campus tour certified trainer, was a psychology department tutor, was captain and recruitment chair of IUP Ultimate Frisbee, completed an internship at Aramark in the human resources department, and volunteered as a supportive card writer for Indiana Regional Medical Center.

Lauren Croyle, a psychology honors program major from Wilcox. Daughter of Jody Croyle of Wilcox and Denise Croyle of Kane, she is a 2020 graduate of Johnsonburg Area High School. She is the recipient of the Stanley Lore Psychology Scholarship. She volunteered as a research assistant and participated in the IUP Scholars Forum, presenting her research on I-sharing.

Erie County

Abigail Hancox, of Albion, a senior political science major with a minor in homeland security in the Cook Honors College. Daughter of Melissa Gibson and Mike Hancox of Albion, she is a 2021 graduate of Northwestern High School.

Hancox was appointed in June 2022 to serve as a student governor on the Pennsylvania State System Board of Governors. She recently completed her presidency of IUP’s Student Government Association. She was vice chair and conference chair of the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Board of Student Government Presidents and organized the organization’s state-wide conference held at IUP in February. She was a senator in the IUP University Senate.

As a member of the Cook Honors College, she was an invited presenter for the National Collegiate Honors Council Association conference. She is a volunteer group leader for the Indiana Grace Church After School program.

She has been selected for a competitive James A. Finnegan Foundation Fellowship for the summer months. The Finnegan Foundation Fellowship provides the opportunity for selected students to be placed in summer internships in executive branch positions in Harrisburg for eight to 10 weeks and be part of a series of meetings with key public officials. Fellowship recipients receive a cash award at the conclusion of the internship and also earn weekly salaries paid by state agencies during their state government employment.

Hancox will be serving with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency .

She will continue her studies at IUP in two master’s programs: the IUP Student Affairs in Higher Education master’s degree program and IUP Public Affairs master’s degree program, where she will concentrate in local government management.

Fulton County

Shelby Harnish, a criminology major from Burnt Cabins. Daughter of Dawn Harnish and Greg Harnish, she is a 2020 graduate of Forbes Road Junior-Senior High School. She was a member of Alpha Phi Sigma criminal justice honor society, Phi Kappa Phi honor society, the National Society of Leadership and Success, and the IUP Women’s Field Hockey Team and was president, vice president, and captain of the IUP Women’s Ice Hockey Club.

Huntingdon County

Sarah Cisney, a music education major from Mapleton Depot. Daughter of Jeff Cisney and Dana Cisney, she is a 2020 graduate of Southern Huntingdon County High School. She received the Sutton Scholarship, President’s Excellence Scholarship, American Association of University Women Scholarship, Legacy Brass Quintet Scholarship, Sigma Alpha Iota Sword of Honor, Sigma Alpha Iota Summer Music Scholarship, and Pennsylvania Ready to Succeed Scholarship, and was also invited to present her research at the American Association of University Women’s 2023 Summer Conference and the International Women’s Brass Conference in Japan this summer.

She was the president and vice president membership of Sigma Alpha Iota International Music Fraternity, state secretary-treasurer and IUP publicity chair of the Pennsylvania Collegiate Music Educators Association, music representative for the College of Arts and Humanities Student Advisory Board, president of the Campus Interfraternity Music Council, and social media manager for the IUP Trumpet Studio. She was a newsletter editor for the International Women’s Brass Conference, a volunteer for the International Trumpet Guild, and a mentor for the Future in Music Program. She was involved in more than 10 music ensembles and was the principal trumpet player in the IUP Wind Ensemble and Symphony Orchestra. She was a Conversation Partner for IUP international students and studied for a semester in Zagreb, Croatia.

Indiana County

Emily Akers, a criminology and theater major from Armagh. She is the daughter of Lisa Akers and the late Archie Akers and is a 2020 graduate of United High School. She is the recipient of the Michael Hood scholarship for theater, the Dean’s Merit Scholarship for theater, the Outstanding Achievement in Academic Excellence in Theater, and the Spinelli Memorial Scholarship for criminology. She was secretary of Alpha Phi Sigma criminology honor society and was a member of Alpha Phi Omega honor society and Phi Kappa Phi honor society.

Caroline Bianco, an accounting major from Indiana. Daughter of Thomas and Jennifer Bianco, she is a 2021 graduate of Indiana Area Senior High School. She received the Promising Scholars Scholarship, the Kuldeep Shastri Memorial Scholarship from the Financial Executives International Pittsburgh chapter, the Mackey Family Endowed Scholarship, and the Eberly College of Business Scholarship. She was a member of the IUP Student accounting association, the Student Managed Investment Portfolio group, the College of Business Student Advisory Council, and IUP Best Buddies, a program that pairs students with community members with disabilities.

Alaina Constantino, a finance and accounting major from Blairsville. Daughter of Richard and Connie Constantino, she is a 2021 graduate of Blairsville High School. She was a member of the Student Accounting Association, Student Finance Association, Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants, and Institute of Management Accountants. She completed an accounting internship in Audit, Tax, and Consulting at Sisterson & Co., LLP during the summer of 2023 and will do a second internship there during summer 2024. She was active in community events in her hometown, including local festivals and fundraisers such as Share the Joy and the annual Christmas cookie walk.

Amy Kukula, an English education and dance couple major in the Cook Honors College from Blairsville. Daughter of Hank and Marilyn Kukula, she is a 2019 graduate of Blairsville High School. She was the Third-Year English Education Student of the Year and received the Claudette Dolan Service Award from the IUP English Department, a Dean’s Merit Scholarship for the College of Arts and Humanities, the Kappa Delta Pi honor society Dean's Award and Scholarship for Service, the Bridge Builder award from the IUP Center for Multicultural Student Leadership, and the Patricia Lommock Dance Theater Award and Scholarship. She won the third-place publication award during the Northeast Regional Honors Council conference. She was a member of the IUP Dance Theater Company, was a Crimson Guide, was project chair of the IUP chapter for Habitat for Humanity, was vice president of the National Council of Teachers of English, was secretary for Alpha Psi Omega honor society, was community service chair for Kappa Delta Pi honor society, was the editor of the Cook Honors College Alumni Newsletter, was a teaching artist for Footlight Players summer theater for youth, and was a judge in the dance category for the APPLES Foreign Language Festival. She did choreography for five years for Indiana Area Junior High School musicals.

Cleo McMahan, a biology major from Indiana. Daughter of Mark and Bonnie McMahan, she is a 2020 graduate of Indiana Area Senior High School. She is the Dr. Patricia Hilliard Robertson Scholarship recipient. A transfer student to IUP, she was honored at her previous university for academic excellence.

Michael Mazey, an accounting major in the Cook Honors College from Indiana. Son of Jeffrey Mazey and Lisa Mazey, he is a 2020 graduate of Indiana Area Senior High School. He was a Sutton Scholarship recipient and member of the Student Accounting Association. He volunteered at the Chevy Chase Community Center.

Dana Minser, an English Writing Studies major from Armagh. Daughter of Mark Minser and the late Irene Minser, she is a 1999 graduate of United High School. She is the T. Kenneth Wilson Scholar for 2021 and won second place in the creative nonfiction undergraduate writing awards competition in 2021. She was a member of Phi Kappa Phi honor society and Sigma Tau Delta English honor society, serving as chapter treasurer and vice president.

Loughlin Pagnucci, an economics and political science pre-law/homeland security major from Indiana. Son of Gian Pagnucci and Edel Reilly, he is a 2022 graduate of Indiana Area Senior High School. He worked as a tutor at the IUP Kathleen Jones White Writing Center, was a member of the Dean’s Advisory Council for the College of Arts and Humanities, was a member of the IUP Symphony Orchestra, and was a community events organizer for the IUP Department of English. He was an active member of the Kickball Club, the Philosophy Club, and the Pre-Law Club. He participated in the Washington Center program and was an intern with Mid-Atlantic Sports Consultants. He also did an internship with the Indiana County Office of the District Attorney.

Sandra Shanshala, a general management, accounting, and human resources major with a minor in psychology from Indiana. Daughter of Michael and Melissa Shanshala, she is a 2018 graduate of Indiana Area Senior High School. She was president of the Eberly College of Business Student Advisory Council, was cohort leader for the Eberly Business Honors Program, and was a student member of the Eberly College of Business Strategic Planning Council. She was vice president and publicity chair for the Student Accounting Association and was the stock analyst for the healthcare sector for the Student Managed Investment Portfolio project. She was a student member of the S&T Board of Advisors. She was selected for membership in Phi Chi International Honors Society in psychology, Phi Eta Sigma honor society, and Beta Gamma Sigma international business honor society.

She was a member of the American Psychological Association and the Society for Clinical Neuropsychology (Division 40). She was alumni chair and special events chair of the IUP Ambassadors student-alumni association. She was a volunteer for the Eberly Mentorship Program, the IUP Food Pantry (responsible for managing donations in the Eberly College), the Homeless Heroes stocking project to benefit homeless veterans, raised funds for gift cards for paramedics and EMTs at Citizen’s Ambulance during the COVID-19 pandemic during her tenure as president of the College of Business Student Advisory Council, and volunteered at Maple Valley Personal Care Home.

Andrew Weaver, a natural science/pre-physician assistant major with a minor in chemistry in the Cook Honors College from Clymer. Son of Kirk Weaver and Amy Weaver, he is a 2020 graduate of Penns Manor High School.

Lycoming County

Kurtis Johnson, a computer science major from Hughesville. Son of Nathan and Robin Johnson, he is a 2019 graduate of Montoursville Area High School. He was a member of Kappa Delta Rho fraternity.

Philadelphia County

Delilah Rivera, a finance major in the Cook Honors College from Philadelphia. Daughter of Kelly Bonner of Philadelphia and Edwin Rivera of Kissimmee, FL, she is a 2020 graduate of First Philadelphia Preparatory Charter School. She volunteered for the Ebensburg Potatofest community event and the local food bank.

Schuylkill County

Amanda Kehler, a general studies major with a concentration on interior design in the Cook Honors College from Pitman. Daughter of Rick and Laurie Kehler, she is a 2020 graduate of Tri-Valley Junior-Senior High School. She is the recipient of the Sutton Scholarship, the Ready to Succeed Scholarship, the Board of Governors Scholarship, the Cook Achievement Fund, and the Gratz Fair Scholarship.

She was a member of Phi Eta Sigma honor society and Phi Kappa Phi honor society. She was a member of the Coalition for Christian Outreach, the National Society of Leadership and Success, the National Kitchen and Bath Association IUP student chapter, and the American Society of Interior Designers IUP student chapter and did a study abroad experience with the Cook Honors College in Iceland. She volunteered at the Lykens Valley Children’s Museum, the Mahantongo Fire Company annual carnival, and Hegins Valley Fire Rescue annual carnival.

Snyder County

Emma Naugle, a special education major from Selinsgrove. Daughter of Elizabeth Ries and Andrew Naugle, she is a 2021 graduate of Selinsgrove Area High School. She was captain and co-captain of the IUP English Equestrian Team. She was a member of Kappa Delta Pi education honor society, the Student Pennsylvania State Education Association, the Sign Language Club, the Council for Exceptional Children, and Best Buddies, a program matching IUP students with community members with disabilities. She was the IUP men’s basketball team operations manager.

Somerset County

Bryce Salyers, a computer science-cyber security track major from Boswell. Son of Jeremy and Angela Salyers, he is a 2021 graduate of North Star High School. He was a member of the Cyber Security Club at IUP.

Washington County

Jensen Maxwell, a marketing major in the Eberly College of Business honors program from Washington. Daughter of Cinda Maxwell and John Maxwell, she is a 2020 graduate of Canon-McMillan High School. She was the fundraising chair of the IUP American Marketing Association.

Westmoreland County

Molly Bobik, an exercise science major in the Cook Honors College from Latrobe. Daughter of Thomas Bobik and Ann Bobik, she is a 2020 graduate of Greater Latrobe High School.

Alex Heller, an English Writing Studies major from Lower Burell. Son of John and Dana Heller, he is a 2014 graduate of Burrell High School.

Malcolm Holden, a computer science-cyber security major from Vandergrift. Son of Lloyd Holden and Anne Holden, he is a 2020 graduate of Kiski Area High School. He is the recipient of the Sutton Scholarship and the Department of Defense Cyber Security Scholarship. He was president of the IUP Cyber Security Club.

Keely McKlveen, a speech language pathology major from New Alexandria. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Nathan McKlveen, she is a 2020 graduate of Derry Area High School. She is the recipient of Quota International of Indiana, PA’s speech-language pathology scholarship. She was a member of the National Student Speech Language Hearing Association, the Sign Language Club, and the Coalition for Christian Outreach.

Zach Miller, a criminology major from Lower Burrell. Son of Scott Miller and Colette Miller, he is a 2020 graduate of Burrell High School. He was a member of the IUP baseball program.

Madison Shafron, a criminology major from Latrobe. Daughter of Tom Shafron and Connie Shafron, she is a 2020 graduate of Greater Latrobe High School. She is a Sutton Scholarship recipient and Keller Scholar and is an early admissions student into IUP’s graduate program. She was selected for Phi Eta Sigma honor society, the Alpha Phi Sigma criminology justice honor society, the National Society of Leadership and Success, and Phi Kappa Phi honor society.

York County

Cloe Thoericht, an exercise science major and nutrition minor from Stewartstown. Daughter of Maria and Brian Moxley of Stewartstown and Christopher Thoericht of Airville, she is a 2020 graduate of Kennard-Dale High School. She was the recipient of the Eugene Lepley Memorial Scholarship, the Presidential Fund for Excellence Women’s Athletic Scholarship, and the Young Alumni Achievement Award.

She was a member of the IUP women’s soccer team, the IUP Student Exercise Science Club, was secretary and representative of the Student Athletic Advisory Committee, was a Firefighter Fit program volunteer, worked with the Department for Disability Access and Advising providing notetaking services and volunteered for the local YMCA Family Fun Day.

Business students applauded for academic achievement

KOKOMO, Ind. — Indiana University Kokomo School of Business faculty and staff saluted undergraduate and graduate students for their success in the classroom at its annual awards ceremony Monday (May 6) in Havens Auditorium.

Dean Chittibabu Govindarajulu welcomed the students and their guests, thanking them for the support that made their achievements possible. Faculty led recognition for outstanding student award winners, as well as scholarship and award recipients.

Alexis Pier, Kokomo, was happy to commemorate her successful college experience.

“It’s definitely nice to have a celebration, and actually be here to be recognized,” she said, adding that her 2020 high school graduation had few in-person activities because of COVID.

“It’s nice to have a real closing to a school year,” she said.

After graduating with highest distinction, Pier is working for Creative Financial Designs in financial planning and marketing.

Ethan Wilcox, Greentown, appreciated being selected as outstanding student in management, and being honored by his faculty.

“The professors have taught us well,” he said. “They’ve made my academic career successful.”

Wilcox has started a career at Community First Bank, working as a credit analyst.

Outstanding student award winners include:

Master of Business Administration: (MBA): H. Parker Woods, Tipton

Master of Public Management (MPM): Syenna Powell, Kokomo

Bachelor of Applied Sciences: Amber White, Kokomo

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration: Katiara McConnell, Indianapolis

Bachelor of Science in Business: Accounting: Sara Penrod, Russiaville

Bachelor of Science in Business: Finance: John Wasmuth, Kokomo

Bachelor of Science in Business: Human Resources: Gracie Tucker, Elkhart

Bachelor of Science in Business: Management: Ethan Wilcox, Greentown

Bachelor of Science in Business: Marketing: Katlin Garner, Noblesville

Bachelor of Science in Hospitality & Tourism: Lilly Parker, Kokomo

Bachelor of Science in Public Administration: Patrick Simpson, Noblesville

Bachelor of Science in Sport and Recreation Management: Larissa O’Rourke, Milton, Wisconsin

Honor cord recipients included:

Honors with distinction: Joshua Dickensheet, Marion; Daniel Kasten, Winamac

Honors with high distinction: Owen Myers, Kokomo

Honors with highest distinction: Sophie Galloway, Alexander Leicht, Alexis Pier, Alyvia Smith, Amber White, Kokomo; Mallory Johnson, Lafayette; Alexis Hewitt, Lizton; Jordan Hostetler, Logansport; Katlin Garner, Noblesville; Kelsey Morgan, Peru; Sara Penrod, Russiaville

Veteran cords: Andrew Meriwether, Shoals; Brian Settles, Kokomo

Business student organization officers recognized included:

Accounting and Finance Club: Kali Rhine, Peru; president; Jethro Parado, Kokomo; vice president; Sara Penrod, Russiaville, treasurer; Ben Zink, Rossville, treasurer; Lydia Wente, Noblesville, director of operations; Gunnar Lashure, Kokomo, director of marketing; Trevor White, Kokomo, director of relations; Sophia Davidson, Greenwood, director of recruitment; Austin Ramirez, Kokomo, student advisor

Entrepreneurship Club: Alexis Pier, Kokomo, president; Kameron Waldrep, Anderson; director of recruitment

Human Resources Student Association: Katiara McConnell, Indianapolis, president; Desmon Williams, Kokomo, vice president; Ethan Thatcher, Kokomo, director of finance and compliance; Brylee Riebe, Kokomo, director of engagement and recruitment; and Fama Ndao, West Lafayette, director of marketing

Student Marketing Club: Sarah Napier, Kokomo, president; Emma Sparano, Westfield. vice president; Samuel Bowlby, Kokomo, director of marketing

Women in Business Club: Jennifer Hernandez, Kokomo. president; Anahi Hernandez, Frankfort; vice president; Brianna Smitley, Kokomo, director of finance; Maroua Kedendel, Fishers, director of operations; Adora Jones, Kokomo, director of recruitment; Kali Rhine, Peru; director of marketing; Sarah Napier, Kokomo. Cougar Closet coordinator

Education is KEY at Indiana University Kokomo.

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Students wanting to declare this minor may do so in one of two ways:

• by completing the online form at https://sph.indiana.edu/academics/public/selectMinor.html .
• alternatively, by contacting the records office of their degree-granting school/unit to have this minor officially added as an academic objective.

Students are responsible for checking with their degree-granting schools/units to determine whether or not this minor may be officially recorded on their transcripts.

Students considering this minor may contact SPH academic advisor, Barbara Grinder ([email protected]).

Requirements

This undergraduate minor program is intended for students in degree programs other than the those with a major in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management. This minor requires:

• successful completion of 15 credit hours prescribed below.
• a minimum cumulative minor GPA of 2.0.
• a minimum grade of C- is required in each course used in this minor.

(Note: No course in this minor may be taken under the Pass/Fail Option.)

Event Planning Core Courses (12 cr.) Complete each of the following courses:

• SPH-T 201 Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality, & Event Management Industries (3 cr.)
• SPH-T 311 Convention Management and Meeting Planning (3 cr.)
• SPH-T 323 Festivals and Event Management (3 cr.)
• SPH-T 345 Special Event Production (3 cr.)

Event Planning Elective Courses (3 cr.) Complete one course from the following list:

• MSCH-A 320 Principles of Creative Advertising (3 cr.)
• MSCH-C 207 Introduction of Media Industry & Management (3 cr.)
• SPEA-A 354 Arts Marketing Fundamentals (3 cr.)
• SPEA-V 221 Nonprofit and Voluntary Sector (3 cr.)
• SPEA-V 362 Nonprofit Management and Leadership (3 cr.)
• SPH-R 230 Recreational Sport Programming (3 cr.)
• SPH-R 375 Winery and Food Tourism (3 cr.)
• SPH-R 388 (Formerly SPH-R 412) Marketing for Leisure Services (3 cr.)
• SPH-R 410 Event Planning & Program Development (3 cr.)
• SPH-R 414 Legal Aspects of Recreation (3 cr.)
• SPH-T 203 Principles of Lodging Management (3 cr.)
• SPH-T 211 International Tourism (3 cr.)
• SPH-T 276 Theme Park Leadership Strategies (3 cr.)
• SPH-T 335 Entrepreneurship in Tourism, Hospitality and Events (3 cr.)

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