Hospitality and Tourism (Lodging & Tourism) - Associate of Applied Science
Students must complete all University degree requirements, which include: General Education requirements and elective credits to total at least 60 credits. Developmental coursework will not count towards the degree requirements and/or elective credits, but may be needed in order to take the necessary English and Mathematics coursework.
| Prefix | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| General Education | ||
| Choose one course from four of the following six content areas for a total of 12-14 credits. 1, 2 | 12-14 | |
Area I: Communications | ||
Area II: Mathematics | ||
Area III: Laboratory Science | ||
Area IV: Social/Behavioral Science | ||
Area V: Humanities | ||
Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts | ||
| General Education Elective 2 | 3-4 | |
| Core Requirements | ||
| BLAW 2110 | Business Law I | 3 |
| OECS 105 | Introduction to Information Technology | 3 |
| or BCIS 1110 | Introduction to Information Systems | |
| OECS 215 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| Major Requirements | ||
| Technical Requirements | ||
| HOST 201 | Introduction to Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| HOST 203 | Hospitality Operations Cost Control | 3 |
| HOST 208 | Hospitality Supervision | 3 |
| HOST 219 | Safety, Security and Sanitation in Hospitality Operations | 3 |
| HOST 221 | Internship I | 3 |
| Concentration Coursework | ||
| Select 21 credits from the following: | 21 | |
| Front Office Operations | 3 | |
| Promotion of Hospitality Services | 3 | |
| Housekeeping, Maintenance, and Security | 3 | |
| Travel and Tourism Operations | 3 | |
| Catering and Banquet Operations | 3 | |
| Event, Conference and Convention Operations | 3 | |
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education section of this catalog for a full list of courses.
A Suggested Plan of Study
Additional classes may be needed based on placement test results and/or course prerequisites. Visit with an advisor for help with creating a customized plan.
| First Year | ||
|---|---|---|
| Fall | Credits | |
| HOST 201 | Introduction to Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| OECS 105 or BCIS 1110 | Introduction to Information Technology or Introduction to Information Systems | 3 |
| GEN Ed course - One course from Areas I-VI 1, 2 | 3 | |
| Concentration Coursework (Elective) 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| HOST 203 | Hospitality Operations Cost Control | 3 |
| OECS 215 | Spreadsheet Applications | 3 |
| GEN Ed course - One course from Areas I-VI 1, 2 | 3 | |
| BLAW 2110 | Business Law I | 3 |
| Concentration Coursework (Elective) 3 | 3 | |
| Credits | 15 | |
| Summer | ||
| GEN Ed course - One course from Areas I-VI 1, 2 | 3-4 | |
| GEN Ed Course - One course from Areas I-VI 1, 2 | 3-4 | |
| Credits | 6-8 | |
| Second Year | ||
| Fall | ||
| HOST 208 | Hospitality Supervision | 3 |
| HOST 219 | Safety, Security and Sanitation in Hospitality Operations | 3 |
| Concentration Coursework (Elective) 3 | 6 | |
| Credits | 12 | |
| Spring | ||
| HOST 221 | Internship I | 3 |
| General Education Elective - Any "G" course 2 | 3-4 | |
| Concentration Coursework (Elective) 3 | 3 | |
| Concentration Coursework (Elective) 3 | 6 | |
| Credits | 15-16 | |
| Total Credits | 60-63 | |
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Each course selected must be from a different area and students cannot take multiple courses in the same area.
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See the General Education section of this catalog for a full list of courses.
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See the Requirements tab for specific courses.