Geotourism and Preservation Studies [BS]
Tourism stimulates the global movement of people and impacts national, regional, and local economies and environments. It creates relationships between people and the places they visit. National Geographic defines geotourism as tourism that sustains or enhances a place’s geographical character—its environment, geology, culture, aesthetics, heritage, and the well-being of its residents. Academic institutions, tourism bureaus, the hospitality industry, and regional and national governments have begun to adopt this concept as part of tourism development initiatives.
Preservation Studies trains professionals who utilize best practices to ethically steward, preserve, and interpret our diverse cultural heritage. As cohorts of the only Preservation program in the U.S. that is embedded in geography, students learn to document, preserve, and interpret historic structures, objects, and places within the context of their cultural landscape setting.
The study of geotourism and preservation represents an excellent example of applied human geography. Upon completing the concentration, students will be well-prepared as geography specialists.
Intakes
- Feb
- July
- Nov
Application Processing Time in Days: 30
Minimum English Language Requirements
| English Level Description | IELTS (1.0 -9.0) | TOEFL IBT (0-120) | TOEFL CBT (0-300) | PTE (10-90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expert | 9 | 120 | 297-300 | 86-90 | |
| Very Good | 8.5 | 115-119 | 280-293 | 83-86 | |
| Very Good | 8 | 110-114 | 270-280 | 79-83 | |
| Good | 7.5 | 102-109 | 253-267 | 73-79 | |
| Good | 7 | 94-101 | 240-253 | 65-73 | |
| Competent | 6.5 | 79-93 | 213-233 | 58-65 | |
| Competent | 6 | 60-78 | 170-210 | 50-58 | |
| Modest | 5.5 | 46-59 | 133-210 | 43-50 | |
| Modest | 5 | 35-45 | 107-133 | 36-43 | |
| Limited | 4 | 32-34 | 97-103 | 30-36 | |
| Extremely Limited | < 4 | < 31 | < 93 | < 30 |
Job Opportunity Potential
Eastern is a great place to work. Our professional, inclusive environment fosters respectful and friendly comradery. Our beautiful 800-acre campus filled with nearly 22,000 lively, intelligent and innovative students, makes Eastern an exciting and energizing place to build your career.
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PSW Opportunity
Post-Study Work visa or permit, allowing international students on F-1 visas to work in the US after completing their studies, typically through Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Eligibility:
To be eligible for OPT, students must have been enrolled full-time in a US educational institution for at least one academic year and be seeking work related to their major.
Duration:
Students can apply for up to 12 months of OPT, either before they finish their studies (pre-completion) or after graduation (post-completion).
STEM OPT:
Students in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) fields can apply for an extended OPT period of up to 24 months.
Contact our PSA counselor for more information
Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria
Meet the minimum requirement of 2.0 cumulative High School Grade Point Average or higher (on a 4.0 scale) for consideration. EMU uses a test-optional admissions model for first-year admission. A student with a cumulative high school GPA of 2.75 or higher will not be required to submit a standardized test score.
If you test below our minimum requirements and require a student visa, you will be contacted by the Office of International Admissions with your options to improve your English proficiency. Full admission minimum test scores can be found below:
Accepted tests and minimum scores required:
- SAT Evidence-based Reading and Writing Subscore (EBRW): 480
- ACT English Subscore: 19
- TOEFL: 61 iBT (TOEFL Home Edition also accepted)
Effective Winter 2026: 71 (straight admission) or 61-70 (ESL Placement Test & potentially 300-level advanced speaking and writing courses)
- IELTS: 6.0 (IELTS Indicator also accepted)
- Michigan English Test (MET): 48
Effective Winter 2026: 53
- Pearson English Language Test (PTE): 44
- Effective Winter 2026: 50 (straight admission) or 44-49 (ESL Placement Test & potentially 300-level advanced speaking and writing courses)
- Duolingo: 95
Effective Winter 2026: 105 (straight admission) or 95-100 (ESL Placement Test & potentially 300-level advanced speaking and writing courses)
- Course Type: Full Time
- Course Level: Bachelors/UG Degree
- Duration: 04 Year
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Total Tuition Fee:
77492 USD
Average Cost of Living: 14000 USD /year
Application Fee: 35 USD
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