2013-2014 Catalog

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2013-2014 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Event Planning - Associate of Applied Science-T Degree - Transfer to Bachelor of Applied Science at South Seattle Community College

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PGM Code – 276W

Program Description The Associate of Applied Science-T Degree is a program designed for students entering the Event Planning 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) is a professional technical degree with a core of general education courses commonly accepted in transfer (25 credits) as well as professional technical courses (65 credits). This degree is accepted at South Seattle Community college as a direct transfer degree into their Bachelor’s 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 92.5 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.

Students are advised to

Consult with an Event Planning 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
Meet with an adviser of the college they plan to transfer to review exact and specific admission requirement.

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.

Admissions Requirements to South Seattle Community College’s Bachelor’s of Applied Science Degree in Hospitality Management Program All students who intend to transfer to SSCC should talk with a SSCC adviser to review specific admission requirements. Students must have a 2.5 minimum cumulative grade point average to be considered for admission to the SSCC Applied Science Degree.

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 Requirements (10 credits)

Communication Skills (5 credits)

ENGL& 101 - English Composition I 5.0 Credits

Quantitative Skills (5 credits)

MATH& 107 or any college level transferable math course Check Math course descriptions to ensure prerequisites are met.

Course Taken - ______________________________ _____ Credits

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.

Distribution Requirements (15 credits)

Humanities (10 credits)

Ten (10) credits in humanities are required and may be selected from the following distribution requirements list. Choices must include a minimum of two different course prefixes, and with no more than five (5) credits each of world language at the 100 level.

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

Course Taken - ______________________________ _____ Credits
Course Taken - ______________________________

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.

Program Requirements (54.5 credits)

Credits will transfer as required and elective courses.

CLART 105 - Introduction to Catering 2.0 Credits
EVPL 240 - Event Planning/Risk Management 5.0 Credits
EVPL 245 - Sustainable/Green Events 2.0 Credits
EVPL 250 - Event Coordination 5.0 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.)
HSPTR 140 - Introduction to Hospitality 5.0 Credits
HSPTR 258 - Lodging Management 5.0 Credits
HSPTR 285 - Hospitality Employment 0.5 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 solve problems or make recommendations using quantitative and qualitative 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.
Career Management: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

Program Electives (with adviser approval to complete minimum 92.5 credits)

South Seattle Community College - Bachelor of Applied Science 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. NOTE: Additional 9 credits cannot substitute for Program Requirements.

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 220 - Ecotourism 5.0 Credits
HSPTR 260 - Travel Sales 4.0 Credits
HSPTR 284 - Hospitality Employment Preparation 0.5 Credits
HSPTR 291 - Hospitality Internship 1.0 to 12.0 Credits

Program Electives Learning Outcome

Students will demonstrate the following Learning Outcome from Program Elective courses:

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.

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