There seems to be a number of ways to go to prepare for the field, and all seem to include some business courses.
--I'm looking into this major as well. Depending on where in the country (I'm assuming US) you'd like to go, there are many choices! Most of the schools group "event planning" with Hospitality. For example, at San Diego State, you can get your Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality and Tourism Management: Emphasis on Events, Conventions and Attractions Management. I was really intrigued by La-sell College, in MA, but it's way too far from home for me.
University of Carolina is one of the institution of higher learning that has an event planning. The other colleges that have event planning include College of Charleston, Greenville Technical College, and Midlands Technical College.
Ohio state
As one option, you can look into hospitality management.
There are actually no colleges that offer Wedding Planning as a major. You can, however, take online classes or a sort of vocational school for proper training.
California State University and Northwestern California University are colleges that would prepare a student for a career as an event planning wedding coordinator. A major in business would be beneficial.
University of Central Florida
The University of South Carolina-Columbia offers a Sports and Entertainment program and you can specialize in event management
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Kappa_Delta_chapters Here is a list of all of the Chapters.
DLSU
Most colleges have art departments and majors in different types of art.
Most colleges have art departments and majors in different types of art.
Yes, there are many classes that you should take relating to planning. In order to be a planner, you should probably check with your local colleges about available classes.