Hospitality and Tourism - Business Specialization Associate of Technical Arts Degree

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PGM Code – 502Z

Program Description The Hospitality and Tourism - Business Specialization Associate of Technical Arts Degree is designed for students with very little or no work experience who are interested in a career in business with a focus on hospitality and tourism. In addition, the degree provides the potential for advancement when combined with successful work experience. It requires introductory level course work in the areas of communication, quantitative skills, human relations/group interaction, and business in addition to the specialized Hospitality classes listed and an internship.

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

Credit/Grade Requirements This ATA degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 108 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.

Note: Courses approved for transfer from other academic institutions must have a minimum grade of 2.0.

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.

High School Transition Program Students (Tech Prep, College in the High School, and Running Start) It is recommended that high school students who have earned college credit through dual credit programs meet with a college adviser.

Students Are Advised To

Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning, and
Communicate with a faculty adviser.

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

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/Related Instruction Requirements (20 credits)

A. Communication Skills (10 credits)

BSTEC 107 - Business English Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits AND
BSTEC 110 - Business Communications:CD 5.0 Credits
OR
ENGL& 101 - English Composition I 5.0 Credits AND either
CMST& 220 - Public Speaking 5.0 Credits OR
CMST& 230 - Small Group Communication 5.0 Credits

B. Quantitative Skills (5 credits)

BUS 130 - Business Mathematics Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits OR
Any five credit, college level math course

C. Human Relations/Group Interaction (5 credits)

MGMT 100 - Human Relations in Organizations:CD 5.0 Credits

Cultural Diversity Requirement

____Cultural Diversity Requirement met.

General Education/Related Instruction Requirements Learning Outcomes

Students will demonstrate General Education/Related Instruction 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.
Human Relations/Group Interaction: Identify and explain how to apply the skills needed to maintain effective working relationships in multicultural settings.
Cultural Diversity: Apply multiple perspectives when examining cultural differences and interacting in multicultural settings.

II. Program Requirements (88 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 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
Choose 10 credits from the following:
HSPTR 115 - North American Geography 5.0 Credits
HSPTR 116 - Europe:CD 5.0 Credits
HSPTR 117 - Caribbean/Mexico/Africa 5.0 Credits
HSPTR 118 - East Asia/South Pacific 5.0 Credits

Business Requirements (30 credits)

ACCT 101 - Accounting Fundamentals 5.0 Credits * OR
ACCT& 201 - Principles of Accounting I 5.0 Credits
BUS& 101 - Introduction to Business 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 130 - Computer Fundamentals 5.0 Credits OR
CIS 100 - Introduction to Business Computing 5.0 Credits
MGMT 130 - Principles of Marketing 5.0 Credits
Choose 10 credits from the following:
BUS& 201 - Business Law 5.0 Credits
Any five credit, college level economics class
MGMT 214 - Principles of Management 5.0 Credits

Course Note

* This class may be waived if student has recently completed one year of high school accounting, the equivalent of ACCT 101 , has recent bookkeeping experience or instructor’s permission. Students are advised to consult with an accounting adviser. Five credits of an approved business elective may be substituted.

Career Management (6-8 credits)

BSTEC 294 - Career Management 3.0 Credits
BUS 291 - Business Internship 1.0 to 12.0 Credits (Take 3-5 credits.)

Program Requirements Learning Outcomes

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

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.
Utilize computer technology appropriate to the industry including knowledge of airline reservation system and Internet research.
Demonstrate expertise in hospitality sales and customer service.
Demonstrate global awareness from a hospitality and tourism perspective.
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