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Discover Your Path in Maine’s Leading Industry
All THOR courses are available to any student in the University of Maine System.
Maine’s identity is built on Tourism, Hospitality, and Outdoor Recreation (THOR). Whether you’re interested in sustainable resort management, backcountry leadership, or tourism policy, the University of Maine System offers a seamless, multi-campus approach to your education.
Explore the THOR Minor All THOR courses are available to any student in the University of Maine System.
Gain a competitive edge with our 18-credit multi-campus minor , available to students at every UMS institution. This program allows you to:
Mix & Match: Take courses from across all seven UMS campuses (in-person, hyflex, or online).Hands-on Learning: Earn credit through immersive field experiences.Expert Connections: Network directly with Maine’s workforce leaders and industry experts.
Upcoming “Vacationland” Courses All THOR courses are available to any student in the University of Maine System.
These unique, place-based intensive courses get you out of the classroom and into the field.
Quick Links & Resources
Fall 2026 Courses:
All THOR courses are available to any student in the University of Maine System.
Campus Course Code/Number Course Title Instruction Mode Contact for more information University of Southern Maine REC 495 Recreation Internship Online holly.j.bean@maine.edu University of Southern Maine TAH 101 Introduction to Tourism & Hospitality Online vahideh.babalou@maine.edu University of Southern Maine TAH 309 Tourism & Hospitality Internship Arranged with instructor firooza.pavri@maine.edu University of Southern Maine TAH 321 Lodging Operations & Systems Online TBD University of Southern Maine TAH 361 Local Food & Agritourism Hyflex caroline.paras@maine.edu University of Southern Maine TAH 409 Capstone: Tourism & Hospitality Internship In-Person firooza.pavri@maine.edu University of Southern Maine TAH 424 Hospitality Financial Management Online TBD University of Maine at Machias REM 110 Foundations of Recreation & Parks In-Person & Distance karen.beeftink@maine.edu University of Maine at Machias REM 116 Basic Camping Skills Hybrid or In-Person karen.beeftink@maine.edu University of Maine at Machias REM 117 Outdoor Recreation Activities Hybrid of In-Person karen.beeftink@maine.edu University of Maine at Machias REM 210 Nature-Based Tourism & Sustainable Development Hybrid of In-Person karen.beeftink@maine.edu University of Maine at Machias REM 221 Fundamentals of Search & Rescue ln-Person or Distance Synchronous jason.leavitt@maine.edu University of Maine at Machias REM 230 Outdoor Leadership In-Person or Distance Synchronous karen.beeftink@maine.edu University of Maine KPE 286 Introduction to Outdoor Leadership & Facilitation In-Person lauren.jacobs@maine.edu University of Maine KPE 311 Advanced Methods of Instructing Outdoor Activities In-Person lauren.jacobs@maine.edu University of Maine KPE 411 Ethics & Social Justice in Outdoor Leadership Online synchronous lauren.jacobs@maine.edu University of Maine SFR 228 Forest Recreation Management In Person john.daigle@maine.edu University of Maine SFR 347 Special Problems in Parks, Recreation & Tourism Arranged with instructor University of Maine SFR 396 Internship in Parks, Recreation & Tourism Arranged with instructor john.daigle@maine.edu University of Maine SFR 434 Recreation Site Planning & Management In Person john.daigle@maine.edu University of Maine at Farmington REC 104 Principles and Practices of Camping and Hiking In Person meghan.price@maine.edu University of Maine at Farmington REC 105 Principles and Practices of the Golf Industry In Person meghan.price@maine.edu University of Maine at Farmington SKI 120 Orientation to Alpine Operations In Person meghan.price@maine.edu University of Maine at Farmington SKI 122 Theory of Snowsports Industry In Person meghan.price@maine.edu University of Maine at Farmington BUS 130 Introduction to Recreation In Person austin.french@maine.edu University of Maine at Farmington BUS 229/365 Alpine Operations Leadership and Management In Person clyde.mitchell@maine.edu University of Maine at Fort Kent FOR 100 Introduction to Forestry In Person neil.thompson@maine.edu University of Maine at Presque Isle REC/CRJ 261 Outdoor Wildlife In Person chuck.ainsworth@maine.edu
Summer 2026 Courses:
Campus Course Code/Number Course Title Instruction Mode Contact for more information University of Southern Maine TAH 301 Global Issues in Travel & Tourism Online vahideh.babalou@maine.edu University of Southern Maine TAH 309 Tourism & Hospitality Internship Arranged with instructor firooza.pavri@maine.edu University of Southern Maine TAH 409 Capstone: Tourism & Hospitality Internship Arranged with instructor firooza.pavri@maine.edu University of Maine SFR 301 Field Course in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism Arranged with instructor john.daigle@maine.edu University of Maine SFR 347 Special Problems in Parks, Recreation & Tourism Arranged with instructor john.daigle@maine.edu University of Maine SFR 393 Cooperative Education in Parks, Recreation & Tourism Arranged with instructor john.daigle@maine.edu University of Maine SFR 396 Internship in Parks, Recreation & Tourism Arranged with instructor john.daigle@maine.edu University of Maine KPE 265 Outdoor & Adventure Activities In-Person lauren.jacobs@maine.edu
Spring 2026 Courses: Campus Course Code/Number Course Title Instruction Mode Contact for more information University of Southern Maine REC 285 Perspectives on Animal-Assisted Therapy Online holly.j.bean@maine.edu University of Southern Maine REC 383 Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation Online holly.j.bean@maine.edu University of Southern Maine TAH 211 Tourism Entrepreneurship Online robert.braathe@maine.edu University of Southern Maine TAH 221 Hospitality Management Online TBD University of Southern Maine TAH 222 Food & Beverage Management Online gemma.wenner@maine.edu University of Southern Maine TAH 301 Global Issues in Trade & Tourism Online vahideh.babalou@maine.edu University of Southern Maine TAH 309 Tourism & Hospitality Internship Arranged with instructor firooza.pavri@maine.edu University of Southern Maine TAH 409 Capstone: Tourism & Hospitality Internship Arranged with instructor firooza.pavri@maine.edu University of Southern Maine TAH 497 Independent Study in Tourism & Hospitality Arranged with instructor firooza.pavri@maine.edu University of Maine at Machias REM 201 Activity Leadership & Facilitation In-Person karen.beeftink@maine.edu University of Maine at Machias REM 210 Nature-Based Tourism & Sustainable Development In-Person karen.beeftink@maine.edu University of Maine at Machias REM 442 Recreation Seminar In-Person & Distance karen.beeftink@maine.edu University of Maine at Machias SFR 150 Introduction to Tourism In-Person & Distance karen.beeftink@maine.edu University of Maine SFR 150 Introduction to Tourism In-Person & Distance john.daigle@maine.edu University of Maine SFR 301 Field Course in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism In-Person john.daigle@maine.edu University of Maine SFR 437 Ecotourism: Principles, Trends & Issues ln-Person (hybrid upon request) Lydia.horne@maine.edu University of Maine SFR 480 Wilderness & Protected Area Management In-Person john.daigle@maine.edu University of Maine KPE 209 Wilderness First Responder In-Person lauren.jacobs@maine.edu University of Maine KPE 265 Outdoor & Adventure Activities In-Person lauren.jacobs@maine.edu University of Maine KPE 280 Introduction to Paddling Safety & Instruction Online, followed by 2 weeks in-person lauren.jacobs@maine.edu University of Maine at Farmington GEO 219 Geography of Maine Online matthew.mccourt@maine.edu University of Maine at Farmington EPP/GEO 260 Sustainable Tourism Online University of Maine at Presque Isle BUS 307 Consumer Behavior In-Person & Distance Kimberly.a.jones@maine.edu
