Tourism and Hospitality Management

This program is open to all interested students. Students identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as part of their degree program.

All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.

60-62 credit hours required with a minimum 2.0 ("C") grade point average.

The Tourism and Hospitality Management AA degree prepares students to either enter the workforce at a supervisor level or transfer to a Hospitality program at a four-year university. Students will gain an understanding of the management principles and theories that put them on the path towards a rewarding career in various segments of the hospitality industry, such as cruises, sales, events, gaming and casinos, hotels, restaurants, and tourism. Students gain hands-on experience through various course assignments and requirements. The Tourism and Hospitality Management program offers courses in human resources management, event management, marketing, food service operations management, casinos and gaming, lodging, and tourism. Upon completion of the degree, students will be ServSafe certified and TIPS training certified, providing a competitive and financial advantage in the job market. Graduates of the program are prepared for positions such as front desk assistant manager, banquet captain, beverage operations supervisor, concierge supervisor, customer service manager, and event coordinator. 

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

• Create favorable guest experiences by using professional service management techniques in a tourism and hospitality business environment.
• Organize, analyze, and interpret perspectives or alternatives to problems in tourism and hospitality operations.         
• Contribute to positive team performance in a hospitality business environment by appraising and managing one's own team-related competencies, in particular, the knowledge, skills, and attitudes considered transportable from one team to another.  
• Integrate human, financial, and physical resources management into tourism and hospitality operations and model the behaviors of effective, ethical leaders by demonstrating the fundamental principles of leadership.   
• Use professional written and oral communication skills and technology to successfully communicate.            
• Practice professional ethics, provide leadership, demonstrate personal and global responsibility, and work effectively as a team member.