2017 - 2018 Catalog
Program: Hospitality, Exhibition and Event Management

HOSPITALITY EXHIBITION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT

(Associate of Applied Science Degree)

Richland only

• Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: AAS.HEEM.HOSP.EVENT

This program is designed to develop the necessary knowledge and skills so that a graduate may advance in career paths appropriate to an individual's particular interests, in the hospitality and events industry. Individual areas of specialization include: (a) convention/meeting planner, (b) exposition/trade show planner, or (c) travel agency operations. In addition to specific technical skills and knowledge related to the hospitality, events and tourism field, the graduate will have received instruction in other areas such as principles of management, applied mathematics, reading and writing skills, and verbal communication skills.

SEMESTER I

SEMESTER II

SEMESTER III

SEMESTER IV

SEMESTER V

+Mathematics Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.

++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts

+++Social/Behavioral Science Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Social/Behavioral Science.

Meeting and Convention Management

Exposition/Trade Show Management

Travel Management

Hospitality Management

*TRVM 1300 is recommended for students focusing on a career in tourism; HAMG 1321 is recommended for students focusing on a career in hospitality.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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HOSPITALITY EXHIBITION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT--CERTIFICATE IN MEETINGS

(Level I Certificate)

Richland only

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C1.HEEM.MEETINGS

This certificate provides students with skills required to work in the event and meeting planning industry.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

EDUC 1300	Learning Framework	3
+Elective	Mathematics Elective	3
TRVM 2301	Introduction to Convention/Meeting Management	3
TRVM 1391	Special Topics in Travel and Tourism	3
TRVM 1325	Introduction to Exposition and Trade Show Management	3
TRVM 1201	Customer Sales and Service	2
		17

SEMESTER II

ENGL 1301	Composition I	3
TRVM 2333	Applied Convention/Meetings Management	3
++Elective	Travel Management Elective (one course)	3
TRVM 2300	Applied Industry Software Products	3
TRVM 2331	Convention and Exposition Law and Ethics	3
		15

SEMESTER III

TRVM 1280	Cooperative Education - Tourism and Travel Services Management OR	2
TRVM 2480	Cooperative Education-Tourism and Travel Services Management	(4)
		2-4

Minimum Hours Required

34-36

+Mathematics Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.

++Travel Management Elective - must be selected from the list below:

HAMG 1317	Recreational Services	3
TRVM 1327	Special Events Design	3
TRVM 2341	International Convention/Meeting Management	3

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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HOSPITALITY EXHIBITION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT--CERTIFICIATE IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM

Gainful Employment Information

Richland only

(Level I Certificate)

• Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
• Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.

Degree Plan Code: C1.HEEM.HOSP.TOUR

This certificate provides the student with a choice to focus on hospitality or tourism. Through the selection of electives, students can tailor the curriculum to meet individual needs. The core classes provide students skills in customer service, marketing, and global attraction information to create a strong foundation to begin a career in the hospitality and tourism industry.

CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER I

TRVM 1300	Introduction to Travel and Tourism* OR	3
HAMG 1321	Introduction to Hospitality Industry*	(3)
TRVM 1308	Travel Destination I - Western Hemisphere OR	3
TRVM 1341	Travel Destinations II - Eastern Hemisphere	(3)
+Elective	Travel Management Elective (one course)	1-3
		7-9

SEMESTER II

TRVM 1345	Travel and Tourism Sales and Marketing Techniques OR	3
HAMG 2307	Hospitality Marketing and Sales	(3)
+Elective	Travel Management Elective (one course)	3
HAMG 2305	Hospitality Management and Leadership	3
TRVM 1201	Customer Sales and Service	2
		11

SEMESTER III

TRVM 1280	Cooperative Education - Tourism and Travel Services Management OR	2
TRVM 2480	Cooperative Education-Tourism and Travel Services Management	(4)
		2-4

Minimum Hours Required

20-24

+Travel Management Elective - must be selected from the list below:

HAMG 1242	Guest Room Management	2
HAMG 1313	Front Office Management	3
HAMG 1324	Hospitality Human Resources Management	3
HAMG 2302	Hospitality Security and Loss Prevention	3
HAMG 2307	Hospitality Marketing and Sales	3
HAMG 2330	Convention and Group Management and Services	3
HAMG 2337	Hospitality Facilities Management	3
TRVM 1117	Cruises	1
TRVM 1191	Special Topics in Travel and Tourism	1
TRVM 1291	Special Topics in Travel and Tourism	2
TRVM 1302	Home-Based Travel Business	3
TRVM 1391	Special Topics in Travel and Tourism	3
TRVM 1323	Group Tour Operations	3
TRVM 2300	Applied Industry Software Products	3
TRVM 2301	Introduction to Convention/Meeting Management	3

*TRVM 1300 is recommended for students focusing on a career in tourism; HAMG 1321 is recommended for students focusing on a career in hospitality.

NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.

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