Hospitality and Tourism Management, AA
Program Description
The Associate of Arts, Hospitality and Tourism Management program will offer a broad educational approach to a career in the hospitality industry. Its varied courses of study will prepare students with both the business concepts and operational competencies necessary to enter any segment of the industry upon graduation. In addition to the college’s general education requirements, students will take classes specific to the industry including an introduction to hospitality, career development, hospitality technology management, front desk operations, introduction to the customer experience, facilitation of the customer experience, etc. Students will also study financial accounting, introduction to human resources management, and basic culinary skills development. This approach will offer prospective employers a well-rounded graduate who understands day-to-day operations, has critical thinking and problem-solving skills and can adapt to a multitude of positions.
This program will prepare students for supervisory positions in the industry or to transfer to a bachelor degree program, which will ultimately provide a pathway to careers, including but not limited to, lodging management, food service management, hotel operations, resort management, ski resort management, airline/transportation industry, sustainable tourism, outdoor recreation and leadership, small tourism business management, events management, and entertainment arts management.
TMCC has partnered with UNLV to provide a seamless pathway for TMCC students to achieve their bachelor's degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management. Students who successfully complete this degree will be eligible for transfer to upper-division status at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas's William F. Harrah College of Hospitality or other 4-year institutions.
Hospitality and Tourism Management Career Map
Recommended Course Schedule
| 1st semester | Units | |
|---|---|---|
| ENG 101 | Composition I or Composition Enhanced or Composition I for International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| Non-Lab Science | 3 | |
| MATH 120 | Fundamentals of College Mathematics | 3 |
| COM 101 | Oral Communication or Fundamentals of Speech Communications or Business Speech Communications | 3 |
| HMD 101 | Introduction to Hospitality | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 2nd semester | ||
| ENG 102 or ENG 114 | Composition II or Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | 3 |
| Lab Science | 3 | |
| Social Science/U.S. and NV Constitutions | 3 | |
| CUL 105 | Basic Skills Development | 3 |
| HMD 120 | Introduction to the Customer Experience | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 3rd semester | ||
| ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| Diversity/Humanities | 3 | |
| Elective | 6 | |
| HMD 220 | Facilitating the Customer Experience | 3 |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| 4th semester | ||
| PHIL 102 or COM 217 | Critical Thinking and Reasoning or Argumentation and Debate | 3 |
| Fine Arts | 3 | |
| HMD 225 | Foundations of Hospitality Leadership | 3 |
| MGT 283 | Introduction to Human Resources Management | 3 |
| Elective | 3 | |
| Semester Total | 15 | |
| Total Units | 60 | |
Program Requirements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university.
To earn an AA/AS degree, students must:
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (see requirements for graduation.)
- Complete a minimum of 15 units within the college.
- Satisfy General Education requirements for the AA/AS.
- Have no financial or library obligation to the college.
| Code | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| General Education Requirements | ||
| English | 6 | |
| Composition I | ||
or ENG 100 | Composition Enhanced | |
or ENG 113 | Composition I for International and Multilingual Students | |
| Composition II | ||
or ENG 114 | Composition II For International and Multilingual Students | |
| Mathematics | 3 | |
| Fundamentals of College Mathematics (or higher) | ||
| Fine Arts 1 | 3 | |
| Humanities 2 | 3 | |
| Recommended: | ||
| World Literature I | ||
or ENG 232 | World Literature II | |
| Science 3 | 6 | |
Must include one lab | ||
| Social Science 4 | 3 | |
| Recommended: | ||
| Introduction to American Politics | ||
or CH 203 | American Experiences and Constitutional Change | |
or HIST 111 | Survey of U.S. Constitutional History | |
| Additional College Requirements | ||
| Diversity 5 | [3] | |
Recommended: | ||
| World Literature I | ||
or ENG 232 | World Literature II | |
| U.S. and Nevada Constitutions 4, 5 | [3] | |
Recommended: | ||
| Introduction to American Politics | ||
or CH 203 | American Experiences and Constitutional Change | |
or HIST 111 | Survey of U.S. Constitutional History | |
| Degree Requirements | ||
| COM 101 | Oral Communication 6 | 3 |
| or COM 113 | Fundamentals of Speech Communications | |
| or BUS 107 | Business Speech Communications | |
| PHIL 102 | Critical Thinking and Reasoning | 3 |
| or COM 217 | Argumentation and Debate | |
| CUL 105 | Basic Skills Development | 3 |
| HMD 101 | Introduction to Hospitality | 3 |
| HMD 120 | Introduction to the Customer Experience | 3 |
| HMD 220 | Facilitating the Customer Experience | 3 |
| HMD 225 | Foundations of Hospitality Leadership | 3 |
| ACC 201 | Financial Accounting | 3 |
| MGT 283 | Introduction to Human Resources Management | 3 |
| Electives 7 | 9 | |
| Front Office Operations | ||
| Hospitality Technology Management | ||
| Hospitality Career Development | ||
| Special Topics in Hospitality and Tourism Management | ||
| Internship in Business | ||
| Principles of Management | ||
| Marketing Principles | ||
| First Year Spanish I | ||
| Total Units | 60 | |
- 1
- 2
ENG 231 or ENG 232 required if transferring to UNLV.
- 3
See approved General Education options.
- 4
PSC 101 required if transferring to UNLV.
- 5
May also double count toward degree requirements (Humanities and Diversity, Social Science and U.S. and Nevada Constitutions). Please consult with Academic Advisement.
- 6
COM 101 required if transferring to UNLV.
- 7
Students should choose specific elective courses (9 credits) based on requirements of transfer agreements for the school of choice. TCA 201, HMD 203 and HMD 226 are accepted as electives if transferring to UNLV. Please consult with Academic Advising.
Program Outcomes
Students completing the degree will:
PSLO1: Apply the basic principles of critical thinking and problem solving when examining hospitality and tourism trends and issues.
PSLO2: Communicate effectively in written, spoken, visual and digital modes to different audiences (e.g. industry leaders, employees, employers, faculty and peers).
PSLO3: Synthesize and evaluate core concepts in the areas of hospitality management, including customer experience, hospitality leadership, and segment-specific topics such as front desk operations and hospitality technology management.
PSLO4: Reinforce knowledge of key factors that contribute to service quality and guest satisfaction in services.
PSLO5: Recognize and market learning and professional experiences acquired as part of the hospitality degree program.
Transfer Agreements
AA/AS degrees are designed for students who plan to transfer to a four-year college or university. General information about general transfer agreements can be found on the Academic Advisement website. Students who intend to transfer to another college or university should speak with a TMCC Academic Advisor and consult with that institution. The transfer institution determines how TMCC courses will transfer. TMCC has agreements with the following institutions towards a bachelor's degree in the same or similar discipline.
