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As one of the only institutions with an travel and event management program, our main goal is to offer: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Hands-on coursework to prepare you for a career in the Travel, Event and Activity Management fields;<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Internships that provide you with real-world experience; <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- The best possible education in all things related to travel, tourism, and hospitality including event coordination, travel blogging, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
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I graduated from Tarleton in 2019 and got my degree in Event Management. I currently own my business Everything Bridal, and use the skills I learned to make a bride’s wedding planning process easier and make the best day of a couple’s lives run as smoothly as possible.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Kendyl Martin, Class of 2019<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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I graduated from Tarleton in December of 2020 with a Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies with a concentration in Public Relations and Event Management. Since my time at TSU, I have opened my own event planning business, Shirley Eventful. We specialize in full event planning and day of coordination. From weddings to business banquets, we do it all! My favorite part of the job is seeing the faces of my clients at the end of their event. Looking back, I will always cherish the memories made and the lessons learned that helped set me up for success.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n
Katie Shirley, Class of 2020<\/p>\n<\/div>
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Early in this program students can get hands-on learning through volunteering at events around the Tarleton State University campus and Stephenville community. COMM 2325, Event Coordination, requires students to complete at least 25 hours of volunteer event work to get a sense of the types of duties related to event management. Other courses like Trade Show Management will give students the experience of working on class projects with an actual client. These experiences build resumes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Through our departmental 501(c)3 Legendary Weddings and Special Events<\/a>, students are able to earn credit, a paycheck, or possibly secure a career after working with clients that partner with Legendary Weddings and Special Events. This is largely for students in their junior and senior years who have an understanding of the fundamentals of event coordination.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Teach Texas is a program that Communication Studies has had curriculum approved for study of travel and tourism in Texas. Students will ride the Amtrak train west and visit some of the popular tourism destinations in west Texas including Marfa, Alpine, Terlingua, and others. Other Study Abroad opportunities to study Travel & Tourism in other countries will also be available.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
You can also view academic advising guides and course rotations for Communication Studies<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coursework Highlights<\/h2>\n\n\n\n