Austin Community College

FY 2006 Degree Plan

This program is designed for students who wish to transfer to a four-year institution upon graduation or are transferring general education credits. It is made up of 42 general education credit hours that will transfer to any public institution of higher education in Texas. These courses must be chosen from the ACC Core Curriculum listing. The major area of the program is made up of 8 courses. We have placed in four default courses that are designed to transfer to a four-year institution, however those courses can be substituted based on the student's preferences and the institution they are planning to transfer to. A student who completes this program will receive an Associates of Applied Science in Hospitality Management.

Semester I

	HAMG	1308		Introduction to Hospitality Industry	3
	CHEF	1205		Sanitation and Safety	2
	HIST	1301		United States History I	3
+	MATH	1314		College Algebra	3
	ENGL	1301		English Composition I	3
					------- 14

Semester II

+	ENGL	1302		English Composition II	3
				Mathematics1	3
	HIST	1302		United States History II	3
+				Natural Science2	3
	HAMG	1324		Hospitality Human Resources Management	3
					------- 15

Semester III

	GOVT	2305		United States Government	3
+				Humanities/Fine Arts1	3
	GOVT	2306		Texas State and Local Government	3
				Restricted Elective3	3
					------- 12

Semester IV

	ECON	2301		Principles of Macroeconomics	3
+				Natural Science2	3
				Visual and Performing Arts1	3
+	HAMG	1313		Front Office Procedures	3
				Restricted Elective3	3
				Oral Communication4	3
					------- 18

Semester V

				Restricted Elective3	3
				Restricted Elective3	3
				Restricted Elective3	3
					------- 9
				TOTALS	------- 68

¹ Select from the appropriate section of the Core Curriculum Course List.
² Physical and/or Biological science must be chosen from the list of Core Curriculum Courses for Natural Sciences.
³ Courses may be chosen from Hospitality Management, Culinary Arts, Travel and Tourism or Meeting Planning courses. Consult with your program advisor for options.
⁴ Select a speech course from Communications in the Core Curriculum Course list.

This program offers hospitality management majors with a basic background in food and beverage operations which is fundamental to all aspects of the hospitality industry. The department offers an array of specialized food and beverage courses. Course instruction includes hands-on laboratory experience and extensive interaction with the hotel and lodging industry as well as traditional classroom lectures and demonstrations. Once a student successfully completes this program, they will obtain an Associate of Applied Science Degree or Advanced Skills Tech Prep Degree in Hospitality Management. Complimentary programs to this are: Meeting and Event Planning Certificate or the Culinarian or Basic Certificate in Culinary Arts. Transfer credits may also be considered. All students in this department are assigned a program advisor who can discuss degree plans and options fully. Please contact the program at 223-5174 for further information.

Semester I

	CHEF	1205		Sanitation and Safety	2
	HAMG	1319		Computers in Hospitality	3
	HAMG	1313		Front Office Procedures	3
	HAMG	1308		Introduction to Hospitality Industry	3
	ENGL	1301		English Composition I	3
					------- 14

Semester II

	FDNS	1301		Introduction to Foods	3
				Restricted Elective1	3
	HAMG	2307		Hospitality Marketing and Sales	3
	HAMG	1340		Hospitality Legal Issues	3
	TRVM	2305		Travel Industry Management	3
					------- 15

Semester III

				Restricted Elective2	3
				Oral Communication3	3
+	MATH	1332		College Mathematics	3
					------- 9

Semester IV

+	ENGL	2311		Technical & Business Writing	3
	HAMG	2305		Hospitality Management and Leadership	3
	HAMG	1324		Hospitality Human Resources Management	3
				Restricted Elective1	3
				Social and Behavioral Science3	3
					------- 15

Semester V

	RSTO	1325		Purchasing for Hospitality Operations	3
+	HAMG	2332		Hospitality Financial Management	3
				Restricted Elective1	3
				Humanities/Fine Arts3	3
					------- 12

Semester VI

#	HAMG	2389		Internship -- Hospitality Administration and Management	3
					------- 3
				TOTALS	------- 68

¹ Electives must be chosen from the following courses: 2 electives must be chosen from CHEF 1301 and one of the following--CHEF 1341, RSTO 2307, or CHEF 2301. 1 elective must be chosen from RSTO 1304, HAMG 2330, or TRVM 1327.
² Beverage Management elective may be chosen from RSTO 1301 or RSTO 1319.
³ Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.

This program offers hospitality management majors with a basic background in hotel and lodging operations which is fundamental to all aspects of the hospitality industry. The department offers an array of specialized hospitality courses. Course instruction includes hands-on laboratory experience and extensive interaction with the hotel and lodging industry as well as traditional classroom lectures and demonstrations. Once a student successfully completes this program, they will obtain an Associate of Applied Science Degree or Advanced Skills Tech Prep Degree in Hospitality Management. Complimentary programs to this are: Meeting and Event Planning Certificate or Travel and Tourism Certificate. Transfer credits may also be considered. All students in this department are assigned a program advisor who can discuss degree plans and options fully. Please contact the program at 223-5174 for further information.

Semester I

	HAMG	1308		Introduction to Hospitality Industry	3
	CHEF	1205		Sanitation and Safety	2
	HAMG	1319		Computers in Hospitality	3
	HAMG	1313		Front Office Procedures	3
	ENGL	1301		English Composition I	3
					------- 14

Semester II

				Restricted Elective1	3
	FDNS	1301		Introduction to Foods	3
	HAMG	2307		Hospitality Marketing and Sales	3
	HAMG	1340		Hospitality Legal Issues	3
	TRVM	2305		Travel Industry Management	3
					------- 15

Semester III

				Restricted Elective2	3
				Oral Communication3	3
+	MATH	1332		College Mathematics	3
					------- 9

Semester IV

	HAMG	2305		Hospitality Management and Leadership	3
+	ENGL	2311		Technical & Business Writing	3
				Social and Behavioral Science3	3
	HAMG	1324		Hospitality Human Resources Management	3
				Restricted Elective1	3
					------- 15

Semester V

	RSTO	1325		Purchasing for Hospitality Operations	3
+	HAMG	2332		Hospitality Financial Management	3
				Restricted Elective1	3
				Humanities/Fine Arts3	3
					------- 12

Semester VI

#	HAMG	2389		Internship -- Hospitality Administration and Management	3
					------- 3
				TOTALS	------- 68

¹ Electives must be chosen from the following courses: 2 electives must be chosen from RSTO 1304 and one of the following--EHKP 1301 or HAMG 2337. 1 elective must be chosen from HAMG 2330 or TRVM 2345.
² Beverage Management elective may be chosen from RSTO 1301 or RSTO 1319.
³ Select from the appropriate section of the General Education Course List.

The Hospitality Management program is designed to give the student an overview into the many sectors of the hospitality industry. The courses are taught in both lecture and applied formats so that a student may gain real world experience while they are in the program. This Certificate program is designed to introduce the student to career opportunities in hotel and food and beverage operations as well as the travel and tourism and meeting planning sectors.

Semester I

	HAMG	1308		Introduction to Hospitality Industry	3
	CHEF	1205		Sanitation and Safety	2
	FDNS	1301		Introduction to Foods	3
	HAMG	1319		Computers in Hospitality	3
					------- 11

Semester II

	RSTO	1325		Purchasing for Hospitality Operations	3
#				Restricted Elective1	3
	HAMG	2305		Hospitality Management and Leadership	3
+	CHEF	1301		Basic Food Preparation OR	3
	HAMG	1313		Front Office Procedures
					------- 12
				TOTALS	------- 23

¹ Dependent on the student's focus, the restricted elective can be chosen from the following: (Food and Beverage) CHEF 1341, RSTO 2307, RSTO 1319, RSTO 1301 or RSTO 1304; (Hotel) HAMG 2330 or HAMG 2307; (Meeting Planning) TRVM 2305; (Travel & Tourism) TRVM 2305 or TRVM 2345.