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TRAVEL AND TOURISM MANAGEMENT OPTION - 2009
Hotel/Restaurant/Travel Program
(Associate in Science Degrees):
This program prepares students in two options: Hotel and Restaurant Management and Travel and Tourism Management. The program prepares students in a variety of industry-oriented learning settings and a variety of teaching and learning environments that reflect the unique circumstances of the hospitality industry. Well-trained graduates are in great demand, with opportunities to advance, based upon their technical and critical thinking skills.
Overview
Program ID - AS.HTTRV
The mission of the Hospitality Management programs is to be a leader in programs providing education for entry level careers in Hotel and Restaurant Management, Food Service Management, and Travel and Tourism Management. In addition, preparation for transfer to four-year, higher education programs and opportunities for professional development are provided. Students develop technological, communicative, critical thinking, quantitative, and interpersonal skills.
This option prepares students in the ever-increasing career opportunities in regional, national, and international tourism development. The option provides students with a broadbased introduction to key areas of opportunity in the tourism industry. By exposure to a variety of teaching methods, students understand the tourism industry as an economic growth vehicle and as a vehicle for working with a culturally diverse workforce.
Career Outlook:
Graduates of this option qualify for a variety of positions in the
travel and tourism industry including front line guest service,
ticketing, ground support, and steward positions for major
airline companies, travel agencies, and tour companies.
Students also qualify to transfer to four-year college or
university programs in Travel and Tourism Management.
Upon completetion of this option graduates will be able to:
| COURSE TITLE |
COURSE NUMBER | SEMESTER TAKEN | CREDITS | PREREQUISITES |
| College Writing I | ENG111 | 3 | ENG095 or placement and ESL098 or RDG095 or placement | |
| Principles of Management and Service in Hospitality | HRT121 | 3 | ||
| Hospitality Seminar | HRT105 | 3 | ||
| College Algebra | MAT195 satisfies Area 4 | 3 | MAT094 or placement | |
| PC Keyboarding Techniques | OIM100 | 1 | ||
| Hospitality Marketing Management | HRT109 | 3 | HRT121 | |
| Basics of Meeting Management | HRT119 | 3 | ||
| Principles of Accounting I | ACC101 | 3 | ||
| College Writing II | ENG112 | 3 | ENG111 | |
| Hospitality Internship | HRT210 | Summer only | 3 | HRT121 |
| Travel Services Management | HRT127 | 3 | ||
| Principles of Hospitality Finance and Accounting | HRT125 | 3 | ACC101 | |
| Applications/Concepts | CIT110 | 3 | ESL098 or RDG095 or placement | |
| Nutrition Science w/Lab | BIO115 satisfies Area 5 | 4 | ||
| Individual and Society | From Area 2 | 3 | ||
| Travel Reservations Systems | HRT227 | Fall | 3 | HRT127 |
| Tourism and Destination Development | HRT225 | 3 | HRT121 | |
| World View | From Area 3 | 3 | ||
| Corporate Travel Management | HRT229 | 3 | HRT127 | |
| Hospitality Law | HRT117 | 3 | HRT121 | |
| Humanities | From Area 6 | 3 | ||
| Career Elective | see note below | 3 | ||
| TOTAL CREDITS | 65 | |||
| Note: Select career elective from any HRT course. | ||||