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Norfolk, Va., State University Begins Offering Degree in Tourism.
Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News, January, 2002
By Kristen King, The Virginian-Pilot, Norfolk, Va. Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News
Jan. 22--NORFOLK, Va.--Capitalizing on Hampton Roads' appeal to vacationers and building on a desire to prepare students for high-paying careers managing hotels and restaurants, Norfolk State University has created a new tourism department.
The addition means students can now pursue a bachelor of science degree in tourism and hospitality management. Until now, they have only been able to major in business with a concentration in tourism.
"This gives students . . . a greater legitimacy in marketing themselves because the degree actually says that" they studied the field in depth, said Thelma B. Thompson-Deloatch, vice president of academic affairs....
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