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Jun 07, 2026
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2026-27 Catalog
Hospitality and Tourism Management, AAS
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The Hospitality and Tourism (HOST) field is the world’s largest business. This field has the highest percentage of entrepreneurs of any segment of global business and is integral to the Pacific Northwest’s economy and communities. HOSTers learn transferrable management skills and apply this learning to exciting industries based on their interests in areas like lodging, airlines/airports, food & beverage, cruise lines, casinos, sustainable recreation and parks (e.g. ecotourism), event planning, and more. Whether you are seeking to be an entrepreneur, manager, pursue a bachelor’s degree in business or management, or perhaps even just want to work for a hotel or airline for travel benefits, an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in the world’s largest business (i.e. hospitality and tourism) may be for you. Contact an advisor to learn more. Visit the Hospitality and Tourism Department Website
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Prerequisites
Some or all of the following are required. Talk to a faculty adviser. - Some classes may have entry requirements not listed here.
- Keyboarding and basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office).
Program Core Courses
The following 48 credits are required for all AAS HOST degrees: Electives
These should be chosen in consultation with your faculty advisor depending on the career/academic pathway you are on. Excel Skills
Choose one of the following courses Niche Skills
Choose one course from the following Pathway Focus
Before deciding on the following classes, consult with your faculty advisor. Based on whether you want to continue on to the BAS in Business Mangement - Leadership Concentration, your requirements/options will be different. Non BAS Pathway
Use this option If you are not intending to continue into the BAS degree BAS Pathway
Use this option if you are intending to transfer to the BAS degree: Related Instruction Courses
Communications
Select 5 credits from the list below: Computation
Select 5 credits from the list below: Human Relations
Select 5 credits from the list below: Total Related Instruction Credits: 15
Total Program Credits: 92
Program 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 includes field-based internships.
Program Outcomes
- Utilize the fundamental vocabulary and operating principles of the hospitality/tourism industry.
- Act in accordance with professional ethics and values of the hospitality/tourism industry.
- Identify, compile and evaluate specific company/agency information against industry benchmarks for making major business decisions.
- Employ principles of professionalism and best practices relevant to the hospitality/tourism industry.
- Communicate effectively through listening, speaking and writing to diverse audiences in the hospitality/tourism industry.
- Identify and utilize relevant computer systems, software and technology applications in the hospitality/tourism industry.
- Identify suitable employment opportunities by matching personal and professional interests and abilities with positions within the 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.
Internal Coding
| Last Updated | Summer 2026 | | Description | Hospitality & Tourism Mgmt AAS | | Academic Plan | HMMHTAPT | | CIP Code | 52.0904 |
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