Hotel Management

CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

Description
This program is designed for the student who is primarily interested in a travel and tourism concentration without the broad liberal arts background. A graduate of this program will have established a basis for a career in the travel and tourism industry, and will be qualified for at least entry-level positions in tour companies, travel agencies, tourism bureaus, cruise lines, car rental companies, and hotels. Cooperative Education provides work-based experience to expand students' learning opportunities.
(Housed in the Hospitality Department)

Program Learning Outcomes
1.Identify regulations relevant to the operation of hospitality facilities to ensure compliance with the law.
2.Articulate the steps to executing an event.
3.Describe the basic operating requirements of all the areas in a hotel.
4.Discuss sales and marketing principles.
5.Demonstrate the ability to apply proper food handling techniques.
6.Distinguish among the inter-dependencies of the different hotel departments.

DEACTIVATED - NOT ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS - Review the New Hospitality Certificate as an option

Requirements for Program Entrance
Placement into ENG 101. TRS 094 or MTH 130 or higher.


Distribution RequirementsCredit Hours
FIRST SEMESTER: 15 Credit Hours

ENG 101 College Composition OR
ENG 200 Advanced Composition
3
FSA 103 Culinary Arts I
5
FSA 106 Food Safety and Sanitation
1
HSP 211 Hospitality Law
3
HSP 251 Hospitality Marketing
3
Total
15
SECOND SEMESTER: 16 Credit Hours

HTL 105 Hotel Operations
3
HSP 102 Hospitality Service
4
HSP 201 Hospitality Human Resource Management
3
HSP 202 Banquet and Event Planning
3
COMPUTER RELATED CURRICULA/COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS ELECTIVE
3
Total
16
SUMMER SEMESTER: 4 Credit Hours
CE 260 Cooperative Education: Hospitality* 4
Total 4
TOTAL CREDITS
35
* Students can take the Cooperative Education course during a semester or during the summer.


NOTE: Please see the Hospitality Management A.A.S. Degree – Hotel, for a degree option to the Certificate program.