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2019-2020 Catalog

Hospitality and Tourism Management

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Associate in Applied Science

69 Credit Hours

The Hospitality and Tourism Management degree program prepares students for career paths within the hospitality industry including lodging, food and beverage service, tourism, and event segments.

Accreditation

Accreditation Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration
P.O. Box 400
Oxford, MD 21654

General Education Core Requirements

ENG 101 English Composition I 3
SPC 205 Public Speaking 3
or
SPC 209 Interpersonal Communication 3
or
ENG 102 English Composition II 3

REQ SSC Select from Behavioral/Social Sciences 3
REQ HUM Select from Humanities 3
REQ MAT Select from Mathematics/Natural Sciences 3

Total:   15

Major Requirements

HOS 132 Hospitality Communications and Leadership 3
HOS 140 The Hospitality Industry 3
HOS 146 Restaurant Operations 3
HOS 157 Hospitality Service 3
HOS 159 Hospitality Accounting Applications 3
HOS 160 Purchasing for Hospitality 3
HOS 164 Travel and Tourism 3
HOS 245 Hospitality Marketing 3
HOS 250 Beverage Service Management 3
HOS 256 Hospitality Management Concepts 3
HOS 262 Hospitality Software Applications 3
HOS 265 Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Law 3
HOS 272 SCWE in Hospitality/Tourism Management 3
HOS 294 Hospitality Business Development 3

Total:   42

Electives

Select two 100-level courses and two 200-level courses from the following.

HOS 150 Hotel Management 3
HOS 161 Event Management 3
HOS 251 Introduction to Wine 3
HOS 258 Convention Management 3
HOS 264 Food and Beverage Pairing 3
HOS 267 Destination Wedding Planning 3
HOS 298 Special Topics in Hospitality and Tourism 3

Total:   12

Program Learning Outcomes

Students graduating from the Hospitality and Tourism Management A.A.S. program will be able to:

  • Apply critical thinking skills to achieve effective outcomes in industry-specific areas
  • Exhibit effective management, leadership and interpersonal skills throughout the program
  • Demonstrate communication skills appropriate to the hospitality and tourism industry
  • Develop and apply effective customer service skills
  • Demonstrate proficiency in the use of industry- specific technologies.

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying placement levels.