Hotel & Event Management Associate of Applied Science

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and 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 see your Pathways Advisor.

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 1001	Food Safety and Sanitation	2
CUA 1020	Wines and Spirits	2
HOS 1010	Introduction to Hospitality	3
HOS 1020	Service Management	3
HOS 1031	Planning for Special Events	3
HOS 2051	Hotel Operations	3
Total Credit Hours:		16

Second Semester

HOS 2026	Supervision Hospitality Industry	3
CUA 2056	Marketing in Hospitality Industry	3
HOS 1041	Convention Management	3
HOS 2010	Event Finances	3
MATH	Career Mathematics (MAT 1140) or Higher	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Third Semester

HOS 2021	Basic Hotel & Restaurant Acct.	3
HOS 2055	Hospitality HR Management	3
GEN EDU	Legal Environment (BUS 2016) or Business Ethics (PHI 2005)	3
ELECTIVE	Any BUS, CIS, CUA, or HOS Course	3
ENGLISH	Composition I/II (ENG 1021/22) or Technical Writing (ENG 1031)	3
Total Credit Hours:		15

Fourth Semester

CUA 2061	Cost Controls	3
HWE 1050	Human Nutrition	3
GEN EDU	BUS 2017 or COM 1150/1250	3
ELECTIVE	Any BUS, CIS, CUA, or HOS Course	3
HOS 2080	Internship	2
Total Credit Hours:		14

Semester Note: For Internship (HOS 2080), you must obtain Program Director approval to register. It is offered every semester at LC as a hybrid and requires 90 hours in an approved internship setting.

Total Credit Hours: 60

Important Program Notes:

You must complete a minimum of 60 credits to complete this degree. If receiving financial aid, you should only take courses and credits as required for this degree. Check with your advisor to monitor your completion progress.