Discover Your Path in Maine’s Leading Industry

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

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

These unique, place-based intensive courses get you out of the classroom and into the field.

Quick Links & Resources

ResourceAction
THOR Minor DetailsLearn about requirements and enrollment
Vacationland SeriesExplore upcoming travel-study intensives

Spring 2026 Courses:

CampusCourse Code/NumberCourse TitleInstruction ModeContact for more information
University of Southern MaineREC 285Perspectives on Animal-Assisted TherapyOnlineholly.j.bean@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineREC 383Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic RecreationOnlineholly.j.bean@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineTAH 211Tourism EntrepreneurshipOnlinerobert.braathe@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineTAH 221Hospitality ManagementOnlineTBD
University of Southern MaineTAH 222Food & Beverage ManagementOnlinegemma.wenner@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineTAH 301Global Issues in Trade & TourismOnlinevahideh.babalou@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineTAH 309Tourism & Hospitality InternshipArranged with instructorfirooza.pavri@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineTAH 409Capstone: Tourism & Hospitality InternshipArranged with instructorfirooza.pavri@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineTAH 497Independent Study in Tourism & HospitalityArranged with instructorfirooza.pavri@maine.edu
University of Maine at MachiasREM 201Activity Leadership & FacilitationIn-Personkaren.beeftink@maine.edu
University of Maine at MachiasREM 210Nature-Based Tourism & Sustainable DevelopmentIn-Personkaren.beeftink@maine.edu
University of Maine at MachiasREM 442Recreation SeminarIn-Person & Distancekaren.beeftink@maine.edu
University of Maine at MachiasSFR 150Introduction to TourismIn-Person & Distancekaren.beeftink@maine.edu
University of Maine SFR 150Introduction to TourismIn-Person & Distancejohn.daigle@maine.edu
University of Maine SFR 301Field Course in Parks, Recreation, and TourismIn-Personjohn.daigle@maine.edu
University of MaineSFR 437Ecotourism: Principles, Trends & Issuesln-Person (hybrid upon request)Lydia.horne@maine.edu
University of MaineSFR 480Wilderness & Protected Area ManagementIn-Personjohn.daigle@maine.edu
University of Maine KPE 209Wilderness First ResponderIn-Personlauren.jacobs@maine.edu
University of Maine KPE 265Outdoor & Adventure ActivitiesIn-Personlauren.jacobs@maine.edu
University of Maine KPE 280Introduction to Paddling Safety & InstructionOnline, followed by 2 weeks in-personlauren.jacobs@maine.edu
University of Maine at FarmingtonGEO 219Geography of MaineOnlinematthew.mccourt@maine.edu
University of Maine at FarmingtonEPP/GEO 260Sustainable TourismOnline
brad.dearden@maine.edu
University of Maine at Presque IsleBUS 307Consumer BehaviorIn-Person & DistanceKimberly.a.jones@maine.edu

Fall 2025 Courses:

CampusCourse Code/NumberCourse TitleInstruction ModeContact for more information
University of Southern MaineTAH 101Introduction to Tourism & HospitalityHyflextracy.michaud@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineTAH 150Professional Practices Immersion in Tourism & Hospitality Blended/hybridtracy.michaud@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineTAH 241Sustainable Tourism DevelopmentHyflextracy.michaud@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineTAH 261Cultural TourismHyflexemily.zider@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineTAH 321Lodging Operations & SystemsHyflextracy.michaud@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineTAH 409Capstone: Tourism & Hospitality InternshipScheduled with instructortracy.michaud@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineTAH 424Hospitality Financial ManagementHyflextracy.michaud@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineREC 110Foundations of Recreation & Leisure StudiesOnlinetek.dangi@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineREC 232Methods in Therapeutic Recreation Program DesignBlended/hybridtek.dangi@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineREC 233Outdoor Recreation – Leave No TraceBlended/hybridholly.j.bean@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineREC 241Recreation LeadershipBlended/hybridholly.j.bean@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineREC 253Implications for Disabling Conditions for Therapeutic RecreationOnlineholly.j.bean@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineREC 324Inclusive & Special RecreationBlended/hybridholly.j.bean@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineREC 382Assessment & Documentation in Therapeutic RecreationBlended/hybridholly.j.bean@maine.edu
University of Maine at MachiasREM 110Foundations of Recreation & ParksIn-Personnicole.lazure@maine.edu
University of Maine at MachiasREM 116Basic Camping SkillsIn-Personkaren.beeftink@maine.edu
University of Maine at MachiasREM 121Introduction to Outdoor Recreation ManagementIn-Personkaren.beeftink@maine.edu
University of Maine at MachiasREM 211Wildlife LawIn-Personjason.leavitt@maine.edu
University of Maine at MachiasREM 327Recreation Behavior & The EnvironmentIn-Personkaren.beeftink@maine.edu
University of Maine SFR 228Forest Recreation ManagementIn-Personjohn.daigle@maine.edu
University of Maine SFR 347Special Problems in Parks, Recreation, and TourismScheduled with Instructorjohn.daigle@maine.edu
University of MaineSFR 396Internship in Parks, Recreation & TourismScheduled with Instructorjohn.daigle@maine.edu
University of Maine SFR 434Recreation Site Planning & ManagementIn-Personjohn.daigle@maine.edu
University of Maine KPE 286Introduction to Outdoor Leadership & FacilitationIn-Personlauren.jacobs@maine.edu
University of Maine KPE 411/512Ethics and Social Justice in Outdoor LeadershipOnlinelauren.jacobs@maine.edu
University of Maine GEO 212/HTY 212Geography of MaineOnline carol.blasi@maine.edu
University of MaineMES 201The Maine CoastOnlineanne.bardaglio@maine.edu
University of Maine at FarmingtonBUS 130Introduction to RecreationIn-Personaustin.french@maine.edu
University of Maine at FarmingtonBUS 365Organizational Leadership
University of Maine at FarmingtonREC 133Outdoor Recreation Leadership & ManagementIn-Personmeghan.price@maine.edu
University of Maine at FarmingtonREC 177/277/377Topics in RecreationIn-Personmeghan.price@maine.edu
University of Maine at FarmingtonSKI 120Orientation to Alpine OperationsIn-Personmeghan.price@maine.edu
University of Maine at FarmingtonSKI 122Theory of Snow Sports IndustryIn-Personmeghan.price@maine.edu
University of Maine at Fort KentFOR 100Introduction to ForestryIn-Personneil.thompson@maine.edu
University of Maine at Presque IsleREC/CRJ 261Outdoor WildlifeIn-Personchuck.ainsworth@
maine.edu

Spring 2025 Courses:

CampusCourse Code/NumberCourse TitleInstruction ModeContact for more information
University of Southern MaineTAH 221Hospitality ManagementHyflextracy.michaud@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineTAH 312Tour Planning & ManagementHyflextracy.michaud@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineTAH 320Green Meetings & EventsHyflextracy.michaud@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineTAH 331Sustainable Hospitality ManagementHyflextracy.michaud@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineTAH 409Capstone: Tourism & Hospitality InternshipScheduled with Instructortracy.michaud@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineTAH 422Hospitality Law & HRHyflextracy.michaud@maine.edu
University of Southern MaineREC 383Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic RecreationHybrid & Asynchronous Onlineholly.bean@maine.edu
University of MaineSFR 480Wilderness and Protected Area ManagementIn-Personjdaigle@maine.edu
University of MaineKPE 280Introduction to Paddling Safety & InstructionOnline, followed by two weeks in person after spring semester endslauren.jacobs@maine.edu
University of MaineKPE 265Outdoor & Adventure ActivitiesIn-Personlauren.jacobs@maine.edu
University of MaineSFR 437Ecotourism: Principles, Trends & IssuesTBDjdaigle@maine.edu
University of MaineSFR 491Senior Capstone in Parks, Recreation & TourismTBDjdaigle@maine.edu
University of Maine at MachiasREM 201Activity Leadership & FacilitationIn-Personkaren.beeftink@maine.edu
University of Maine at MachiasREM 210Nature-Based Tourism & Sustainable DevelopmentIn-Personkaren.beeftink@maine.edu
University of Maine at MachiasREM 212Wilderness First ResponderHybrid online w/ required in-person 5 day sessionkaren.beeftink@maine.edu
University of Maine at MachiasREM 442Recreation SeminarIn-person and distance synchronouskaren.beeftink@maine.edu
University of Maine at FarmingtonGEO 219Geography of MaineOnline Synchronousmatthew.mccourt@maine.edu