Hospitality and Tourism Specialist

Learning Outcomes

• Utilize the fundamental vocabulary and operating principles of the hospitality/tourism industry.
• Conduct themselves in accordance to professional ethics and values of the hospitality/tourism industry.
• Explain and employ principles of professionalism and best practices relevant to hospitality/tourism industry.
• Communicate effectively through listening, speaking and writing to diverse audiences in the hospitality/tourism industry.
• Identify suitable employment opportunities by matching personal and professional interests and abilities with positions within the hospitality/tourism profession.
• Explain the importance of professionals in the hospitality/tourism industry keeping current with news and emerging trends through conference/tradeshows, professional literature, electronic sources, etc.

Important Notes

• This information does not substitute for meeting with a faculty adviser.
• Students must achieve a cumulative 2.0 GPA and a minimum 2.0 GPA in each core course to attain a certificate or AAS.
• Not all classes are offered every quarter, at night, online, or on the weekends.
• This program offers flexible registration and open-entry enrollment.
• Coursework is highly interactive and can include field-based internships.

Requirements

Total Professional-Technical Courses: 18 credits