Hospitality and Tourism Management, AAS (AAS.HOSPTM)

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Associate in Applied Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management

60 Credit Hours

The Hospitality and Tourism Management degree 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

Part A - General Education Requirements

REQ Communication: ENG 101 - English Composition I Credit: 3
REQ Math/Science (Choose One):
MAT 103 - Quantitative Reasoning Credit: 3 or
MAT 110 - College Algebra Credit: 3 or
MAT 120 - Probability and Statistics Credit: 3 or
MAT 155 - Contemporary Mathematics Credit: 3
REQ Humanities: Select from
Humanities
Credit: 3
REQ Social Science: Select from
Behavioral/Social Sciences
Credit: 3
REQ Other: Select from
General Education
Credit: 3

Total: 15

Part B - Major Requirements

HOS 132 - Hospitality Communications and Leadership Credit: 3
HOS 140 - The Hospitality Industry Credit: 3
HOS 150 - Hotel Management Credit: 3
HOS 157 - Hospitality Service Credit: 3
HOS 159 - Hospitality Accounting Applications Credit: 3
HOS 161 - Event Management Credit: 3
HOS 164 - Travel and Tourism Credit: 3
HOS 245 - Hospitality Marketing Credit: 3
HOS 255 - Food Service Management Credit: 3
HOS 256 - Hospitality Management Concepts Credit: 3
HOS 262 - Hospitality Software Applications Credit: 3
HOS 265 - Hotel, Restaurant and Travel Law Credit: 3
HOS 272 - SCWE in Hospitality/Tourism Management Credit: 3
Electives - Choose Six Credits:
HOS 190 - Issues in Culinary Arts and Hospitality Abroad Credit: 3
HOS 250 - Beverage Service Management Credit: 3
HOS 251 - Introduction to Wine Credit: 3
HOS 258 - Convention Management Credit: 3
HOS 264 - Food and Beverage Pairing Credit: 3
HOS 267 - Destination Wedding Planning Credit: 3
HOS 294 - Hospitality Business Development Credit: 3
HOS 297 - Hospitality Leadership Credit: 3
HOS 298 - Special Topics in Hospitality and Tourism Credit: 3

Total: 45

Program Learning Outcomes

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

Identify and apply the knowledge and skills necessary for hospitality and tourism operations.
Develop and integrate a core set of business skills necessary to successfully operate a hospitality and tourism organization.
Demonstrate competence in the communication skills necessary for hospitality and tourism management.
Formulate business decisions in hospitality and tourism management.
Evaluate leadership principles necessary in the diverse and global hospitality and tourism industry.

Admission Requirements

Admission into this program requires proof of high school graduation (or GED) and qualifying scores on SAT, ACT or the TTC placement test.

Course Sequence

Review the Hospitality and Tourism Management, AAS - Couse Sequence for a recommended sequence of courses. Please contact your advisor for guidance. A recommended course sequence is a structured plan to help students complete degree requirements efficiently.