Hospitality and Tourism Management

Associate in Applied Science (A.A.S.)

Curriculum Requirements

As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 64 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this degree program, you must successfully complete the following:

Program Core

ACC-101	Principles of Financial Accounting	4
BUS-224	Human Resource Management	3
CUL-120	Foodservice Sanitation	1
CUL-255	Culinary Restaurant Practicum	5
HOS-100	Introduction to Tourism	3
HOS-101	Principles of Hotel and Resort Management	3
HOS-105	Orientation to Hospitality	1
HOS-160	Bar and Beverage Management	2
HOS-220	Hospitality Marketing and Sales	3
HOS-227	Destination Marketing	3
HOS-230	Hospitality Law	3
HOS-232	Event Management	3
-	Non-credit Program Requirement: 600 hours of Work Experience*

General Education

ENG-101	Composition I	3
ENG-103	Composition II	3
CSC-135	Core Excel	1
NS-115	Introduction to Nutrition	3
HPE-214	Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED	3
-World Language	SUNY General Education approved course in World Language	3
-Oral Communication	SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication	3
-DEISJ	SUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice	3
-	Approved Electives	5

Complete one of the following:

MAT-121	Introductory Statistics I	3
-	Or
MAT-200	Statistics	3

*Students are required to complete 600 hours of work experience in culinary arts and hospitality while enrolled in the Culinary Arts or Hospitality and Tourism Management degree programs. Professional work experience complements classroom learning and hands-on labs by providing students with real-world career training.

Sample Schedule

The schedule below shows how the requirements for this degree may be met in four semesters. For some students, fulfilling degree requirements may take more than four semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.

First Semester (17 Credit Hours)

CSC-135	Core Excel	1
ENG-101	Composition I	3
HOS-100	Introduction to Tourism	3
HOS-101	Principles of Hotel and Resort Management	3
HOS-105	Orientation to Hospitality	1
HPE-214	Advanced First Aid, CPR and AED	3
-	Professional Work Experience*

Complete one of the following:

MAT-121	Introductory Statistics I	3
-	Or
MAT-200	Statistics	3

Second Semester (16 Credit Hours)

ACC-101	Principles of Financial Accounting	4
ENG-103	Composition II	3
HOS-220	Hospitality Marketing and Sales	3
NS-115	Introduction to Nutrition	3
-Oral Communication	SUNY General Education approved course in Oral Communication	3
-	Professional Work Experience*

Third Semester (16 Credit Hours)

CUL-255	Culinary Restaurant Practicum	5
HOS-160	Bar and Beverage Management	2
HOS-227	Destination Marketing	3
HOS-232	Event Management	3
-DEISJ	SUNY General Education approved course in Diversity: Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice	3
-	Professional Work Experience*

Fourth Semester (15 Credit Hours)

BUS-224	Human Resource Management	3
CUL-120	Foodservice Sanitation	1
HOS-230	Hospitality Law	3
-World Language	SUNY General Education approved course in World Language	3
-	Approved Electives	5
-	Professional Work Experience*

Approved Electives: ACC, BUS, CUL and HOS.

Program Learning Outcomes

All students graduating from the A.A.S. in Hospitality and Tourism program will be able to:

Draw on the “heart of a servant” philosophy, which is the principle of putting the guest and clients needs first, to apply the concepts and skills
necessary to achieve an outstanding and profitable guest and visitor experience.
Explain and define various industry standard terms and vocabulary
Evaluate how collaboration with community stakeholders and various hospitality businesses prove beneficial to a region.
Understand and explain basic cost control areas and how they impact various organizations.