Hotel & Event Management Associate of Applied Science
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should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester,
complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please
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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a two-year AAS Degree in Hotel & Event Management and enter the workforce. Students explore all management facets of the hotel and event industries. The degree is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills and knowledge for entry level careers in the various classifications of hotels, meetings, conventions, expositions, and special events. Students will participate in one industry related internship. During these courses, students receive applied experiences in both service and operational areas of the hotel and event planning industries. Students take a nationally recognized test from the Education Foundation of the National Restaurant Association, if passed with a score of 75% or more students receive the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification.
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First Semester
| CUA 101 | Food Safety and Sanitation | 2 |
| HOS 110 | Introduction to Hospitality | 3 |
| HOS 120 | Service Management | 3 |
| HOS 131 | Planning for Special Events | 3 |
| HOS 251 | Hotel Operations | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 14 |
Second Semester
| HOS 226 | Supervision in Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| CUA 256 | Marketing in Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| HOS 141 | Convention Management | 3 |
| HOS 210 | Event Finances | 3 |
| MATH | MAT 107 or Higher | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Third Semester
| HOS 221 | Basic Hotel & Restaurant Accounting | 3 |
| HOS 255 | Hospitality HR Management | 3 |
| GEN EDU | BUS 216 or PHI 205 | 3 |
| ELECTIVE | Any BUS, CIS, CUA, or HOS Course | 3 |
| ENGLISH | ENG 131/121/122 | 3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 15 |
Fourth Semester
Semester Note: For HOS 280, you must obtain Program Director approval to register. It is offered every semester at LC as a hybrid and requires 225 hours in an approved internship setting.
Total Credit Hours: 60
Important Program Notes:
You must complete 60 credits to earn your Hotel & Event Management Associate of Applied Science Degree. You should not exceed 62 credits. You may want to check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress and select your electives.