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Hospitality Management A.A.S.
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Catalog Year 2023-2024 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
For more information, visit the Dallas College Hospitality Management webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Hospitality Management associate degree. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Hospitality Management. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
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. Courses that complete the degree, the Hospitality Management Certificate (HC) and the certificate based on the area of specialization are noted below.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
SPECIALIZATION TRACK ELECTIVE*
SPECIALIZATION TRACK ELECTIVE*
SPECIALIZATION TRACK ELECTIVE*
SPECIALIZATION TRACK ELECTIVE*
SPECIALIZATION TRACK ELECTIVE*
SPECIALIZATION TRACK ELECTIVE*
SPECIALIZATION TRACK ELECTIVE*
*SPECIALIZATION TRACK ELECTIVES – Students must choose all courses in ONE specialization track to be awarded the Hospitality Management AAS:
Food and Beverage Specialist Track: CHEF 1305, CHEF 1301, RSTO 1304, RSTO 1301, RSTO 2301, TRVM 1201, RSTO 1164
Meeting and Events Professional Track: TRVM 1325, TRVM 2301, TRVM 1327, TRVM 2300, TRVM 1391, TRVM 1201, HAMG 1166
Travel and Destination Management Track: TRVM 1300, TRVM 1308, TRVM 1341, TRVM 2300, TRVM 1323, TRVM 1201, HAMG 1166
Hotel and Lodging Operations Track: HAMG 1313, CHEF 1305, HAMG 1342, HAMG 2330, HAMG 2302, TRVM 1201, HAMG 1166
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with Program Coordinator to discuss student club and area of interest.
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Meet with your success coach to apply for the Food and Beverage Specialist Certificate if your Specialization Track is Food and Beverage, the Meeting and Events Professional Certificate if your Specialization Track is Meeting and Events Professional, the Travel and Destination Management Certificate if your Specialization Track is Travel and Destination Management, or the Hotel Lodging Operations Certificate if your Specialization Track is Hotel and Lodging Operations.
Total Hours: 18
SEMESTER 2
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of C or better.
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course. You must earn a grade of “C" or better.
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE* This is a Core course.
SOCIAL/BEHAVIORAL SCIENCES ELECTIVE * This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic and career path and program of study.
- Meet with Program Coordinator to discuss industry organizations to join and industry meetings to attend to build networks.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
HAMG 1321 – Introduction to Hospitality Industry (Course also applies to HC)
HAMG 1324 – Hospitality Human Resources Management (Course also applies to HC)
HAMG 1340 – Hospitality Legal Issues (Course also applies to HC)
ELECTIVE – Must be selected from any 3-credit hour course from the following rubrics: BUSI, BMGT, CHEF, COSC, ITSW, HAMG, HRPO, MRKG, RSTO, POFI, POFT, TRVM.
ELECTIVE – Must be selected from any 3-credit hour course from the following rubrics: BUSI, BMGT, CHEF, COSC, ITSW, HAMG, HRPO, MRKG, RSTO, POFI, POFT, TRVM.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
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Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative course.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 4
CHOOSE ONE:
- ACNT 1303 – Introduction to Accounting I (Course also applies to HC) OR
- ACCT 2301 – Principles of Financial Accounting (Course also applies to HC)
MRKG 1311 – Principles of Marketing (Course also applies to HC)
ELECTIVE – Must be selected from any 3-credit hour course from the following rubrics: BUSI, BMGT, CHEF, COSC, ITSW, HAMG, HRPO, MRKG, RSTO, POFI, POFT, TRVM.
CHOOSE ONE:
- RSTO 2380 – Cooperative Education-Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager This is the capstone experience for this award. (Course also applies to HC) OR
- HAMG 2380 – Cooperative Education-Hospitality Administration/Management, General This is the capstone experience for this award. (Course also applies to HC)
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- After reviewing your degree plan and program of study, meet with your success coach to apply for the A.A.S. in Hospitality Management and the Hospitality Management Certificate.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 12
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS