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.
Review Graduation Requirements and General Education.
| Course | Title | Units |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| HTT A105 | Passport to Success | 3 |
| HTT A110 | Hotel Front Office Operations | 3 |
| HTT A118 | Hospitality Accounting | 3 |
| HTT A130 | Cultural Tourism | 3 |
| HTT A135 | Homeland Security | 3 |
| HTT A140 | Revenue Management | 3 |
| HTT A150 | Travel and Tourism Career Development | 3 |
| HTT A180 | Enhancing Guest Service | 3 |
| HTT A185 | Interviewing and Professional Development | 3 |
| HTT A227 | Hotel Internship | 4 |
| HTT A240 | Hospitality and Toursim Marketing | 3 |
| HTT A284 | Leadership and Strategic Management | 3 |
| HTT A285 | Hospitality Operations | 3 |
| HTT A286 | Hosp/Travel/Tour Law | 3 |
| HTT A288 | Human Resource Managemt | 3 |
| Total Units | 46 | |
| Requirement | Units |
|---|---|
| Minimum Program Major Units | 46 |
| AS General Education Option 1, 2, or 3 | Varies |
| Total Minimum Degree Units | 61 |
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.
| Year 1 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Units | |
| 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 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| 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 |
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| Units | 15-19 | |
| Summer | ||
| OCC AS GE AREA B - CHOOSE ONE | 3-4 | |
| OCC AS GE AREA D - CHOOSE ONE | 3 | |
| Units | 6-7 | |
| 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 | |
| Units | 15 | |
| 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 | |
| Units | 13-14 | |
| Total Units | 64-70 | |
- 1
Math A030 or higher; *100-level Math courses satisfy AS Math Requirement and OCC AS GE AREA A2
- 2
OCC AS GE AREA A2 - Required if 100-level MATH will not be taken to meet Math competency. If MATH A100 or higher will be taken then this GE AREA is met.