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

Review Graduation Requirements and General Education

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
HTT A288Human Resource Managemt3
Total Major Units46
OCC AS General Education 1,2up to 21
Transferable electives as needed to satisfy unit requirementsvaries
Total Minimum Degree Units - OCC AS GE67

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

1

Some program major units may also meet GE requirements.

2

Cal-GETC pattern (up to 34 units) may be substituted.

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 1A- 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 2 - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
 Units15-16
Summer
OCC AS GE AREA 5 - CHOOSE ONE 3-4
OCC AS GE AREA 6 - 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 4 - 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 1B - CHOOSE ONE 3
OCC AS GE AREA 3 - CHOOSE ONE 3
 Units16
 Total Units67-69