United Tribes Technical College

TOUR 101 Introduction to Tribal Tourism - 3 credits

An Introduction to the world of the American Indian creates a foundation for understanding tourism. This course provides an overview of the basic principles required to link tribes with tourism. Includes consideration of tribal history and narrative accounts of events that shape our understanding of tourism.

TOUR 102 Tourism Throughout Indian Country - 3 credits

This course provides a survey of American Indian History and offers students a tribal perspective for interpreting heritage tourism.

TOUR 103 Connecting Authenticity to Tourism - 2 credits

This course introduces the principles of authenticity including trademark and copyright certification. Students create popular art objects and interpret traditional teachings associated with items made. Projects include dream catchers, miniature dwellings, drums, shields, star quilts, winter counts and other. Students explore and research various forms of art contained in the UTTC Spirit of the Plains Collection.

TOUR 201 Holistic Approaches to Tourism - 3 credits

This course explores the integration of holistic approaches to heritage tourism and western culture. Course content includes American Indian culture and spirituality, social customs, beliefs, values, societal roles and clan systems.

TOUR 202 Articulating Culture Through Liturature - 3 credits

American Indian oral traditions focusing on myth, legends, song and oratory are studied. Selections will represent various tribes allowing students to offer unique intertribal perspectives. Students actively participate in the art of storytelling.

TOUR 203 Tour Packaging - 3 credits

Students acquire skills in planning conventions, meetings, exhibitions, and trade shows. Students explore strategies for establishing infrastructure including cultural and natural resource assessment. Students are prepared to conduct community assessment and articulate pertinent information in promotional and marketing materials.

TOUR 204 Internship - 3 credits

Tribal Tourism partnerships are created to place students in community retail outlets, casinos, national parks, and other hospitality and tourism settings. Students work under the supervision of instructor or site coordinator and business manager to gain experience in effective customer service and public relations techniques.