Program Overview

Hospitality and Tourism Specialist

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.

Program Requirements

Program Core Courses

• HOST 100 - Introduction to Hospitality/Tourism
• HOST 139 - Career Planning and Preparation
• HOST 166 - Global Excellence in Customer Service
• Any 2 additional HOST courses totaling 8-10 credits
• Credits / Units: 8-10

Total Program Credits: 17-19

Program 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.

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 can include field-based internships.

Internal Coding

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Description | Hospitality & Tourism Spec C01
Academic Plan | TTSHTC01
CIP Code | 52.0903