Hospitality and Event Management
Program Goals Statement
The Hospitality Industry is the world's largest employment field. The proposal is to change from a degree program with five concentrations to one general degree program that is applicable for all types of Hospitality Managers or Event Managers. Upon completion of the degree the student will be able to seek employment in lodging operations, private clubs, cruise ships, casinos, or event planning companies.
Program Information
- This program offers students the opportunity to develop strong communication skills, organizational, and critical-thinking skills as well as practical preparation for entry into the growing hospitality career field
- Job opportunities include convention and visitors bureau coordinator, hotel sales and marketing executive, hotel management or event planner, casino management, tour destination management, or cruise ship management and event or activities planner.
- Students may earn credit through CED210 at such sites as Disney World,Universal Studios Newport Historical Society, The Whaling Museum, or any theme park.
Degree Requirements
General Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
CSS 101: College Success Seminar / Business and Experiential Education FYE
+
0
-
1
Sub-Total Credits
12-13
Elective Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
COM 104 or COM 114
+
3
History Elective
+
3
Scientific Reasoning and Discovery Elective
+
3
-
4
Sub-Total Credits
9-10
Program Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
Sub-Total Credits
20
Concentration Courses
Course #
Title
Credits
HOS 140 or PRM 101
+
3
HOS 224 or MAR 101
+
3
HOS 226 or HOS 255
+
3
BUS 251 or HOS 265
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
21
Total credits:
62-64
Course Sequencing
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 1
Item #
Title
Credits
CSS 101: College Success Seminar / Business and Experiential Education FYE
+
0
-
1
HOS 140 or PRM 101
+
3
COM 104 or COM 114
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
15-16
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 2
Item #
Title
Credits
History Elective
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 3
Item #
Title
Credits
HOS 224 or MAR 101
+
3
HOS 226 or HOS 255
+
3
Sub-Total Credits
16
Recommended Course Sequence - Semester 4
Item #
Title
Credits
BUS 251 or HOS 265
+
3
Scientific Reasoning and Discovery Elective
+
3
-
4
Sub-Total Credits
15-16