Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management (B.S. degree program): Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation professionals can make a difference in the quality of life for all citizens by encouraging and facilitating the positive use of leisure time, whether that is while at home, traveling, engaging in recreation, recreational sport or entertainment. The Tourism, Hospitality, and Recreation Management degree program educates students in leisure and play theory, event planning, leadership, management and working with diverse groups while embracing sustainability of resources while participating in leisure-time pursuits. Students complete practicum and internship experiences in various leisure service settings in the for-profit, government and nonprofit sectors.<br> The mission of the Department of Recreation and Tourism Management is to facilitate students achievement of their educational and career goals through a learning-centered academic program, which develops intellectual capacity and practical skills and is committed to excellence, experiential learning and the development of innovative professionals capable of adapting dynamic environments, using the Greater Los Angeles area as a laboratory.