Management
Specialization in Hospitality and Tourism
Associate in Applied Science Degree
Program Coordinator: Richard Hutton, LRC 708, Ext. 2452
Length: Four semesters (two years)
Purpose: The Associate in Applied Science degree in
Management with Specialization in Hospitality and Tourism is designed to
lead to employment in the hospitality and tourism industry.
This degree serves as the hub in our
service area for hospitality and tourism educational and workforce needs.
Such a workforce serves regional visitors and enriches our community by
providing quality and memorable hospitality for those visiting local
dining, lodging and tourist attractions.
Occupation Objectives:
Assistant Food Service Manager
Banquet/Catering Assistant Manager
Dining Room Manager
Concierge
Assistant Travel Director
Travel Agency Assistant Manager
Guest Services Manager
Admission Requirements: In addition to the admission requirements established for the college, entry into the Associate in Applied Science Degree program in Management Specialization in Hospitality and Tourism requires proficiency in high school English and mathematics. Students who are not proficient in English and mathematics will be required to correct their deficiencies in developmental courses. Proficiency in keyboarding is highly recommended. Students may enroll in AST 114 or 101 to upgrade keyboarding skills.
Program Requirements: The first two semesters (first year) of the Associate in Applied Science Degree curriculum in Management - Specialization in Hospitality and Tourism are similar to the AAS degree in Business Technology with a major in management. However, in the second year there will be a focus on hospitality and tourism.
The curriculum will include technical courses in business, management, hospitality, tourism, general education and electives. Instruction will include both the theoretical concepts and practical applications needed for future success in the tourism and hospitality industry.
Each student is urged to consult with his/her counselor and faculty advisor in planning a program and selecting electives. Courses within this curriculum may be applied to a four-year program at the discretion of the admitting institution. Upon completion of the four-semester program listed, the graduate will be awarded the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Business Technology with a major in Management - Specialization in Hospitality and Tourism.
Management - Specialization in Hospitality and Tourism
| First Semester (Fall) | ||||
| Course | Lec. | Lab. | ||
| Number | Course Title | Hrs. | Hrs. | Crs. |
| ACC 211 | Principles of Accounting I | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| ENG 111 | College Composition I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 100 | Introduction to Business | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| MTH 141 | 1Business Mathematics I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| IST | 2Fundamental IST Skills ITE 100 or ITE 115 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SDV 101 | Orientation to College Success | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Total | 17 | 0 | 17 | |
| Second Semester (Spring) | ||||
| ACC 212 | Principles of Accounting II | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| BUS 200 | Principles of Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| SPD 110 | Introduction to Speech | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EEE | 3Humanities Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| ECO 201 | 4Principles of Economics I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 16 | 0 | 16 | |
| Third Semester (Fall) | ||||
| BUS 241 | Business Law I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HRI 154 | Principles of Hospitality Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| TRV 100 | Introduction to Travel Industry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PED | 5Physical Education | 0 | 2-3 | 1 |
| PSY 120 | 6Human Relations | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| EEE | 7Degree Related Elective | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 16 | 2-3 | 16 | |
| Fourth Semester (Spring) | ||||
| HRI 115 | Food Service Manager Sanitation Certification | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| HRI 235 | Marketing for Hospitality Services | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| HRI 255 | Human Resource Management and Training for Hospitality and Tourism | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 242 | Business Law II | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| BUS 221 | 8Business Statistics I | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| PED | 5Physical Education | 1 | 2-3 | 1 |
| HRI 297 | Co-op Education | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Total | 15 | 2-3 | 16 | |
| Total Minimum Credits for AAS Degree.............................65 | ||||
The above semester-by semester sequencing of courses may be modified when necessary. Please refer to the Program Choices section of this Catalog for a discussion of factors, which affect planning and sequencing programs of study.
1. Transfer mathematics can be substituted. MTH 163+271 is recommended for business majors; however, students are urged to check the mathematics requirements of the four-year college to which they plan to transfer to determine the proper mathematics courses that should be taken at the community college. Placement is required for all mathematics courses.
2. Keyboarding skills are strongly recommended. Students may take AST 114 or 101 to remediate keyboarding skills.
3. Humanities electives include: ART 201, 202; foreign languages; MUS 121, 122; PHI 101; REL 200, 210, 230; SPD 130, 151, 152.
4. ECO 201 or 202 may be taken to complete the economics requirement. Note that Economics 201 is Macroeconomics and 202 is Microeconomics.
5. Students may substitute any HLT (Health) course for Physical Education requirement. Transfer students should note that four-year institutions may require a PED activity course in the general education core.
6. Students may substitute PSY 201 or 202 for PSY 120. Transfer students are encouraged to take PSY 201 or 202.
7. Students may take any three credit hour ACC, BUS, ECO, IST, MKT, or AST course. Transfer students should consider completing the Economic sequence if transferring to a business major.
8. Division approval for enrollment requires that students have satisfactorily completed MTH 141 or equivalent. MTH 241 will substitute for BUS 221 for students interested in the transfer option. Placement is required for all mathematics courses.
NOTE:
Cooperative Education – HRI 297 may be taken after the satisfactory completion of two semesters with Faculty Curriculum Advisor and Faculty Co-op Advisor approvals. The non-paid Co-op Education option with nonprofit entities is available in this program of study.