Academic experience

Curriculum

The Academic Exchange Experience program will require students to take four courses for a total of twelve academic credits. These classes will be taught by University of Florida professors either on campus or online.

The following is a list of required courses. For full descriptions, visit the UF program website.

  • Food and Beverage Introduction (Summer - 3 credits)
  • Theme Park and Attraction Management (Summer - 3 credits)
  • Lodging Operations and Management  (Fall – 3 credits)
  • Internship in Leisure Services (Fall – 3 credits)

Transfer credits

You will receive 2.5 units (5 courses) of transfer credits once you've successfully completed the program. The following courses will be applied to your transcript:

  • REC 312 - 0.5 units (Internship in Leisure Services)
  • REC 2XX* - 2.0 units

*This is a miscellaneous REC credit that can be used toward your REC electives.