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Hotel Management, Associate in Science Degree

Banner Code: 1_AS_HOTL

Control Number: 04016

Financial Aid Eligible


The Hotel, Human Resource, Meeting/Event, Hospitality Marketing, and Spa Management programs at Orange Coast College are designed for employment or career advancement within the hospitality industry. Whether an individual is a novice or currently employed, these programs strengthen the opportunity for success within the fastest growing industry in Southern California.
Career opportunities abound as growth of the hospitality industry continues throughout the United States and the world requiring trained individuals to fill the multitude of varied positions. Students may choose individual courses, certification in areas of specialization, as well as, completion of an Associate in Science Degree. 

To earn a certificate and/or degree, complete the required coursework as listed with a “C” or better. At least 50% of all Airline, Hotel, Spa, Meeting/Event, and Travel & Tourism coursework must be completed at Orange Coast College.

Program Outcome

The outcome for this degree is to prepare student for employment as a supervisor or manager within the hospitality industry and to prepare student for transfer to a four-year college.

Associate in Science Degree Requirements

  1. UNIT REQUIREMENT60 UNITS, with at least a 2.0 grade point average. At least 12 of the units must be earned at OCC, with a minimum of one course taken for a letter grade. At least 3 units in an advanced course from the program must be completed at OCC. A student must be enrolled at the time of application for graduation. Units earned at an accredited college or university on a credit/no credit basis will be counted toward the degree requirements of the college, to a maximum of 15 units.
  2. MAJOR REQUIREMENT - Complete the AS major requirements.
  3. MATHEMATICS REQUIREMENT - Demonstrate competence in mathematics by either obtaining a satisfactory grade (grade of “C” or better or“pass”) in a mathematics course at or above the level of Intermediate Algebra as demonstrated by prior coursework, or by demonstrating competency that is comparable through the completion of a college-level math course that has Intermediate Algebra as a prerequisite: Psychology A160 or Math A100 or higher, with the exception of Math A220.
  4. GENERAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENT - Students may choose to complete Option 1 (OCC AS GE), Option 2 (CSU GE), or Option 3 (IGETC) to satisfy the general education requirement. See the General Education Patterns section of this catalog for more information.
Course Title Units
Required Courses
HTT A105Passport to Success3
HTT A110Hotel Front Office Operations3
HTT A118Hospitality Accounting3
HTT A130Cultural Tourism3
HTT A135Homeland Security3
HTT A140Revenue Management3
HTT A150Travel and Tourism Career Development3
HTT A180Enhancing Guest Service3
HTT A185Interviewing and Professional Development3
HTT A227Hotel Internship4
HTT A240Hospitality and Toursim Marketing3
HTT A284Leadership and Strategic Management3
HTT A285Hospitality Operations3
HTT A286Hosp/Travel/Tour Law3
or HTT A290 California Employment Law
HTT A288Human Resource Managemt3
Total Units46
Requirement Units
Minimum Program Major Units 46
AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 Varies
Total Minimum Degree Units 64

Hotel Management Suggested Electives
HTT A138 Sharing the Travel Experience
HTT A199 Current Issues in Hospitality, Travel and Tourism
HTT A299 Certified Travel Associate
SPAN A180 Elementary Spanish 1

Program Sequence

These sequences at Orange Coast College are general course curriculum maps for students to finish all major and general education requirements for two-year completion of degrees, and/or fulfillment of transfer requirements. The course sequence may include course prerequisites and other placement requirements. Students are advised to meet with an Orange Coast College Counselor to review course selections and sequences to ensure that completion of this program will meet a student's transfer and career goals.

Some courses in this program may be offered once per academic year.

Plan of Study Grid
Year 1
Semester 1Units
HTT A110 Hotel Front Office Operations 3
HTT A130 Cultural Tourism 3
HTT A150 Travel and Tourism Career Development 3
HTT A180 Enhancing Guest Service 3
OCC AS GE AREA A1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units15
Semester 2
HTT A135 Homeland Security 3
HTT A140 Revenue Management 3
HTT A285 Hospitality Operations 3
HTT A288 Human Resource Managemt 3
OCC AS GE AREA C1 - CHOOSE ONE 3
Select one of the following or satisfy Math competency (completion of High School Algebra 2 with a "C" or better): 0-4
Intermediate Algebra (or higher) 1
or Combined Elementary and Intermediate Algebra
 
 Units15-19
Summer
OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units6-7
Year 2
Semester 1
HTT A105 Passport to Success 3
HTT A118 Hospitality Accounting 3
HTT A240 Hospitality and Toursim Marketing 3
HTT A284 Leadership and Strategic Management 3
OCC AS GE AREA C2 - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units15
Semester 2
HTT A185 Interviewing and Professional Development 3
HTT A227 Hotel Internship 4
HTT A286 Hosp/Travel/Tour Law 3
OCC AS GE AREA A2 - CHOOSE ONE 2 3-4
 Units13-14
 Total Units64-70