Hospitality and Tourism - Associate in Applied Science-T Degree - Transfer to Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality Management at South Seattle Community College

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PGM Code – 277V

Program Description The Associate of Applied Science-T Degree is a program designed for students entering the Hospitality industry or changing careers and who are interested in earning a Bachelor’s Degree in Hospitality Management.

This Associate in Applied Science-T (AAS-T) Degree is a professional technical degree with a core of general education courses commonly accepted in transfer (25 credits) as well as professional technical courses (69 credits). This degree is accepted at South Seattle Community College as a direct transfer degree into their Bachelor of Applied Science (BAS) Degree in Hospitality Management.

Note: Bachelor of Applied Science Degree in Hospitality Management requires students to complete 1,000 hours of practical experience to graduate, 360 hours (12 credits) can be completed at Edmonds Community College.

Students seeking to transfer to degree programs other than those specifically designed for the AAS-T should consider the Associate of Arts or the Associate of Science degree, which are specifically designed for transfer to four-year colleges and universities.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements The AAS-T degree is awarded upon completion of 98 credits as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds Community College. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college-level courses as well as a minimum grade of 2.5 in all hospitality and event planning classes.

Transfer of Credit Non-Hospitality and Tourism credits will transfer from any accredited college to satisfy all non-hospitality and tourism requirements. To transfer, students must request an evaluation of their college transcripts through the college registration office. This should be done during the student’s first quarter at the college.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning degrees and certificates of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by completing courses marked as “CD” on the requirement sheet and/or “Meets Cultural Diversity Requirement” in the quarterly class schedule. Those courses may also be used to fulfill other requirements of the degree or certificate.

Students are advised to

Consult with a Hospitality and Tourism faculty adviser quarterly for course selection and completion of degree requirements and plan their schedule several quarters in advance (Note: All decisions on selection of courses are ultimately the responsibility of the student),
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning, and
All students who intend to transfer should meet with an adviser of the college they plan to transfer to review exact and specific admission requirements.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted to Enrollment Services by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Forms are available online or at Enrollment Services located in Lynnwood Hall. Note applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Advisers
The advisers for this program are
Beth O’Donnell | bodonnel@edcc.edu | 425.640.1208
Linda Russell | lrussell@edcc.edu | 425.640.1137

Department website
Hospitality and Tourism | www.edcc.edu/hosp
South Seattle Community College | www.southseattle.edu/programs/bas/

Advising Note

This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds Community College certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

I. General Education Requirements (10 credits)

A. Communication Skills (5 credits)

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I 5.0 Credits

B. Quantitative Skills (5 credits)

MATH& 107 - Mathematics in Society 5.0 Credits OR
Any college level transferable math course . Check math course descriptions to ensure prerequisites are met.

Cultural Diversity Requirement

____Cultural Diversity Requirement met.

General Education Requirements Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate General Education Learning Outcomes in each of the following areas:

Communication Skills: Write in clear, effective ways, adapted to audience, context, and purpose.
Quantitative Skills: Apply mathematical, quantitative or symbolic models to solve problems, draw inferences, or support conclusions appropriate to an individual discipline.
Cultural Diversity: Apply multiple perspectives when examining cultural differences and interacting in multicultural settings.

II. Distribution Requirements (15 credits)

A. Humanities (10 credits)

Ten (10) credits in Humanities are required and may be selected from the Humanities Distribution Course List below. Choices must include courses from at least two (2) different departments. A maximum of five (5) credits in foreign language may be applied to the Humanities requirement.

To view course choices, see the Humanities Distribution Course List .

Course Taken - ______________________________ _____ Credits
Course Taken - ______________________________

B. Social Sciences (5 credits)

PSYC& 100 - General Psychology 5.0 Credits

Distribution Requirements Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate Distribution Learning Outcomes in each of the following areas:

Humanities: Use Humanities-based methods to reason, communicate, make meaning, solve problems and/or create or perform cultural works for diverse audiences and purposes.
Social Sciences: Use Social Science theories and methods to reason, communicate, apply insights, solve problems, and to develop a critical understanding of the diversity and interdependence of peoples and cultures.

III. Program Requirements (73 credits minimum)

Sixty-two credits must be earned from courses listed in this area. Credits will transfer as required and elective courses.

ACCT 101 - Accounting Fundamentals 5.0 Credits
EVPL 277 - Event Planning/Destination Management 2.0 Credits
HSPTR 104 - Airline Computer Training 5.0 Credits
HSPTR 111 - Tours 3.0 Credits
HSPTR 112 - Cruises 4.0 Credits
HSPTR 115 - North American Geography 5.0 Credits
HSPTR 116 - Europe:CD 5.0 Credits
HSPTR 117 - Caribbean/Mexico/Africa 5.0 Credits OR
HSPTR 118 - East Asia/South Pacific 5.0 Credits
HSPTR 205 - Advanced Airline Computer Lab 5.0 Credits
HSPTR 206 - Airline Tariff/Ticketing 5.0 Credits
HSPTR 207 - International Tariff and Operations 3.0 Credits
HSPTR 220 - Ecotourism 5.0 Credits
HSPTR 258 - Lodging Management 5.0 Credits
HSPTR 260 - Travel Sales 4.0 Credits
HSPTR 284 - Hospitality Employment Preparation 0.5 Credits
HSPTR 285 - Hospitality Employment 0.5 Credits

Technology Requirements (5 credits)

BSTEC 130 - Computer Fundamentals 5.0 Credits OR
CIS 100 - Introduction to Business Computing 5.0 Credits

Career Management (minumum 6 credits)

South Seattle Community College requires students to complete 1,000 hours of practical experience to graduate, 360 hours (12 credits) can be completed at Edmonds Community College.

BSTEC 294 - Career Management 3.0 Credits
BUS 291 - Business Internship 1.0 to 12.0 Credits (Take 3-12 credits.)

Program Requirements Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of the Program Learning Requirements for this degree, students will be able to:

Demonstrate global awareness from a hospitality and tourism perspective.
Effectively apply written and oral communication and group/team interaction skills appropriate to the industry.
Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical reasoning.
Effectively solve problems or make recommendations using quantitative reasoning.
Career Management: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

Signatures

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Adviser’s Signature and Date

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Dean’s Signature and Date

Eff: summer 2012 | Rev: 06/12