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2021 - 2022 Dallas College Catalog

2021 - 2022 Catalog
Program: Hospitality, Exhibitions and Event Management
Degree Plan: Certificate in Meetings

(Level 1 Certificate)

Richland campus only

  • 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
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
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

+Elective - must be selected from the following:

Course Course Title Credit Hours
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.