2021 - 2022 Catalog
Program: Hospitality, Exhibitions and Event Management
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.HEEM.HOSP/TOUR.19
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.
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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TRVM 1300 | Introduction to Travel and Tourism* OR | 3 |
HAMG 1321 | Introduction to Hospitality Industry* | (3) |
TRVM 1308 | Travel Destination 1 - Western Hemisphere OR | 3 |
TRVM 1341 | Travel Destinations 2 - Eastern Hemisphere | (3) |
+Elective | Travel Management Elective (one course) | 1-3 |
TRVM 1201 | Customer Sales and Service | 2 |
Semester Total | 9-11 |
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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TRVM 1345 | Travel and Tourism Sales and Marketing Techniques OR | 3 |
HAMG 2307 | Hospitality Marketing and Sales | (3) |
+Elective | Travel Management Elective (one course) | 1-3 |
HAMG 2305 | Hospitality Management and Leadership | 3 |
TRVM 1280 | Cooperative Education - Tourism and Travel Services Management OR | 2 |
TRVM 2480 | Cooperative Education-Tourism and Travel Services Management | (4) |
Semester Total | 9-13 |
Minimum Hours Required | 18-24 |
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+Travel Management Elective - must be selected from the list below:
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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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 |
POFI 1104 | Computer Fundamentals | 1 |
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.
(Level 1 Certificate)
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: C1.HEEM.MEETINGS.21
This certificate provides students with skills required to work in the event and meeting planning industry.
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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TRVM 2301 | Introduction to Convention/Meeting Management OR | 3 |
HAMG 2330 | Convention and Group Management and Services | (3) |
TRVM 1391 | Special Topics in Travel and Tourism | 3 |
TRVM 1325 | Introduction to Exposition and Trade Show Management | 3 |
+Elective | Elective (one course) | 2-3 |
Semester Total | 11-12 |
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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TRVM 2331 | Convention and Exposition Law and Ethics | 3 |
TRVM 2333 | Applied Convention/Meetings Management | 3 |
TRVM 2300 | Applied Industry Software Products | 3 |
TRVM 1280 | Cooperative Education - Tourism and Travel Services Management OR | 2 |
TRVM 2480 | Cooperative Education-Tourism and Travel Services Management | (4) |
Semester Total | 11-13 |
Minimum Hours Required | 22-25 |
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+Elective - must be selected from the following:
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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HAMG 1317 | Recreational Services | 3 |
TRVM 1291 | Special Topics in Travel and Tourism | 2 |
TRVM 1327 | Special Events Design | 3 |
TRVM 1345 | Travel and Tourism Sales and Marketing Techniques OR | 3 |
HAMG 1321 | Introduction to Hospitality Industry | (3) |
TRVM 2341 | International Convention/Meeting Management | 3 |
TRVM 2355 | Exposition and Trade Show Operations | 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.
(Associate of Applied Science Degree)
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Complete at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.HEEM.HOSP/EVE.21
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.
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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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 1 - Western Hemisphere OR | 3 |
TRVM 1341 | Travel Destinations 2 - Eastern Hemisphere | (3) |
TRVM 1201 | Customer Sales and Service | 2 |
ENGL 1301 | Composition 1 | 3 |
Semester Total | 14 |
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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+Elective | Mathematics Elective | 3 |
TRVM 1345 | Travel and Tourism Sales and Marketing Techniques OR | 3 |
HAMG 2307 | Hospitality Marketing and Sales | (3) |
TRVM 1325 | Introduction to Exposition and Trade Show Management | 3 |
Elective | Elective Course (must total 3 semester credit hours) | 3 |
COSC 1301 | Introduction to Computing OR | 3 |
POFI 1301 | Computer Applications 1 | (3) |
Semester Total | 15 |
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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SPCH 1311 | Introduction to Speech Communication OR | 3 |
SPCH 1321 | Business and Professional Communication | (3) |
TRVM 2331 | Convention and Exposition Law and Ethics | 3 |
++Elective | Humanities/Fine Arts | 3 |
TRVM 2300 | Applied Industry Software Products | 3 |
Elective | Elective Course (must total 3 semester credit hours) | 3 |
Semester Total | 15 |
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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+++Elective | Social/Behavioral Science | 3 |
ACNT 1303 | Introduction to Accounting 1 OR | 3 |
ACCT 2301 | Principles of Financial Accounting | (3) |
Elective | Elective Course (must total 3 semester credit hours) | 3 |
HAMG 2305 | Hospitality Management and Leadership | 3 |
TRVM 2480 | Cooperative Education-Tourism and Travel Services Management | 4 |
Semester Total | 16 |
Minimum Hours Required | 60 |
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+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 | ||
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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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 | ||
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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TRVM 2355 | Exposition and Trade Show Operations | 3 |
Travel Management | ||
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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POFI 1104 | Computer Fundamentals AND | 1 |
TRVM 1280 | Cooperative Education - Tourism and Travel Services Management | 2 |
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 | ||
Course | Course Title | Credit Hours |
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HAMG 1313 | Front Office Management | 3 |
HAMG 1317 | Recreational Services | 3 |
HAMG 1324 | Hospitality Human Resources Management | 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.