Event Planning - Associate of Technical Arts Degree

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PGM Code – 276U

Program Description The Event Planning Associate of Technical Arts Degree is an online program designed for both entry level and experienced individuals seeking a professional career in event planning. Course work will include the theoretical and practical aspects of event and meeting management, including best practices in research, design, planning, coordination, promotion, risk management, sustainability, and evaluation of events and meetings of various types and sizes.

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 97.5 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 event planning and hospitality classes.

Courses approved for transfer from other academic institutions must have a minimum grade of 2.0. Event Planning and Hospitality courses approved for transfer must have a minimum grade of 2.5.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning a degree or certificate of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by taking at least five (5) credits of CD courses. To learn more, go to Academic Information – Cultural Diversity Requirement in the online academic catalog.

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 an academic adviser.
Submit an “Evaluation Request - Transfer Credits” form (available in Enrollment Services) to activate the process of transferring credits to Edmonds Community College

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
Event Planning | www.edcc.edu/evpl

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.

General Education/Related Instruction Requirements (20 credits)

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

Quantitative Skills (5 credits)

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

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.

Program Requirements (77.5 credits minimum)

CLART 105 - Introduction to Catering 2.0 Credits
EVPL 250 - Event Coordination 5.0 Credits OR
MGMT 107 - Event Planning 5.0 Credits
EVPL 240 - Event Planning/Risk Management 5.0 Credits
EVPL 245 - Sustainable/Green Events 2.0 Credits
EVPL 265 - Event Planning/Best Practices 5.0 Credits
EVPL 266 - Virtual Event Planning 5.0 Credits
EVPL 270 - Event Planning Practicum 1.0 to 5.0 Credits (Take 3 credits.)
EVPL 275 - Event Planning-Wedding Planning/Coordination 2.0 Credits OR
EVPL 276 - Event Planning/Entertainment and Production 2.0 Credits OR
EVPL 277 - Event Planning/Destination Management 2.0 Credits
HSPTR 140 - Introduction to Hospitality 5.0 Credits
HSPTR 258 - Lodging Management 5.0 Credits
HSPTR 285 - Hospitality Employment 0.5 Credits

Business Requirements (35 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 214 - Principles of Management 5.0 Credits OR
MGMT 270 - Project Management I: Project Scope/Requirements 5.0 Credits

Course Note

* This course 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 permission. Students are advised to consult with an accounting adviser. Five credits of an approved business elective may be substituted.

Select 15 credits from the following

ACCT 216 - QuickBooks 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 224 - Spreadsheet (Excel) 5.0 Credits
BSTEC 109 - Word Processing (Word) Maximum of 5.0 possible Credits
BUS& 201 - Business Law 5.0 Credits
LEGAL 240 - Contracts 5.0 Credits
MGMT 101 - Introduction to E-Commerce 5.0 Credits
MGMT 130 - Principles of Marketing 5.0 Credits
MGMT 240 - E-Marketing 5.0 Credits
MGMT 260 - Small Business Management 5.0 Credits

Career Management Requirements (3 credits)

BSTEC 294 - Career Management 3.0 Credits

Program Requirements Learning Outcomes

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

Develop Requests for Proposals, utilize market research and budget analysis, and analyze assessment of risks through the use of critical thinking and analytical reasoning.
Effectively manage projects and events demonstrating time management and organizational skills.
Apply the skills and abilities required to successfully plan, design and produce an event.
Demonstrate a breadth or depth of knowledge and skill, according to the students’ independent selection of degree elective courses or according to the program’s specialized areas of focus.
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 2013 | Rev: 03/13