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TRAVEL, EXPOSITION AND MEETING 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.TRAVEXPO.MEET.17 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 travel and tourism 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 travel 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.
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.
CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
TRVM 1300 | Introduction to Travel and Tourism* OR | 3 |
HAMG 1321 | Introduction to Hospitality Industry* | (3) |
TRVM 2301 | Introduction to Convention/Meeting Management | 3 |
TRVM 1308 | Travel Destinations I - Western Hemisphere OR | 3 |
TRVM 1341 | Travel Destinations II - Eastern Hemisphere | (3) |
TRVM 1201 | Customer Sales and Service | 2 |
ENGL 1301 | Composition I | 3 |
14 |
SEMESTER II
+Elective | Mathematics Elective | 3 |
TRVM 1345 | Travel and Tourism Sales and Marketing Techniques OR | 3 |
HAMG 2307 | Hospitality Marketing and Sales | (3) |
TRVM 1341 | Travel Destinations II - Eastern Hemisphere | 3 |
HAMG 2305 | Hospitality Management and Leadership | 3 |
TRVM 1325 | Introduction to Exposition and Trade Show Management | 3 |
Elective | Elective Course (one course) | 3 |
15 |
SEMESTER III
SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication | 3 |
COSC 1301 | Introduction to Computing OR | 3 |
POFI 1301 | Computer Applications I | (3) |
TRVM 2331 | Convention and Exposition Law and Ethics | 3 |
++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
12 |
SEMESTER IV
+++Elective | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 |
TRVM 2300 | Applied Industry Software Products | 3 |
ACNT 1303 | Introduction to Accounting I OR | 3 |
ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting | (3) |
Elective | Elective Course (one course) | 3 |
12 |
SEMESTER V
Elective | Elective Course (one course) | 3 |
TRVM 2480 | Cooperative Education - Tourism and Travel Services Management | 4 |
7 |
Minimum Hours Required | 60 |
+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.
ELECTIVE COURSES:
Meeting and Convention Management
TRVM 1327 | Special Events Design | 3 |
TRVM 1391 | Special Topics in Travel and Tourism | 3 |
TRVM 2333 | Applied Convention/Meetings Management | 3 |
TRVM 2341 | International Convention Meeting Management | 3 |
Exposition/Trade Show Management
TRVM 2343 | Exposition Service Contracting | 3 |
TRVM 2355 | Exposition and Trade Show Operations | 3 |
Travel Management
TRVM 1117 | Cruises AND | 1 |
TRVM 1291 | Special Topics in Travel and Tourism | 2 |
TRVM 1302 | Home-Based Travel Business | 3 |
TRVM 1323 | Group Tour Operations | 3 |
TRVM 1331 | Introduction to Hospitality Industry | 3 |
Hospitality Management
HAMG 1313 | Front Office Management | 3 |
HAMG 1317 | Recreational Services | 3 |
HAMG 1324 | Hospitality Human Resources Management | 3 |
HAMG 2305 | Hospitality Management and Leadership | 3 |
HAMG 1342 | Guest Room 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 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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TRAVEL, EXPOSITION AND MEETING MANAGEMENT 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.TRAV.MEETINGS.17 C1.HEEM.MEETINGS
This 32-hour certificate provides students with skills required to work in the meeting planning industry.
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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TRAVEL, EXPOSITION AND MEETING MANAGEMENT HOSPITALITY EXHIBITION AND EVENT MANAGEMENT--CERTIFICIATE IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
Gainful Employment InformationRichland 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.TRAV.HOSP.TOUR.17 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. 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 |
TRVM 1341 | Travel Destinations II - Eastern Hemisphere | 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 1317 | Recreational Services | 3 |
HAMG 1324 | Hospitality Human Resources Management | 3 |
HAMG 2302 | Hospitality Security and Loss Prevention | 3 |
HAMG 2305 | Hospitality Management and Leadership | 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.