Hospitality and Tourism Management (A.S.)

The A.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management degree program provides students with basic hospitality management principles and training for supervisory/management positions in the hotel, motel, lodging and tourism industry.

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Program Overview

The Associate in Science (A.S.) in Hospitality and Tourism Management degree program's mission is to educate, train and develop students for career-oriented positions as managers and leaders in the dynamic hospitality industry’s diverse array of businesses.

About the Program:

This program provides students the foundation needed to pursue a rewarding career in the hospitality and tourism industry, which is the second largest and fastest growing industry in Florida. Educational coursework includes an emphasis on communication, management, human relations and leadership skills.

Upon completion, graduates will be able to do the following:

Identify the organization and function of the hospitality industry.
Develop and master basic sanitation competencies by earning the ServSafe Managers Certification
Perform communication activities.
Identify terminology unique to the food and beverage industry.
Manage guest interactions.

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AS Hospitality and Tourism Management

Quick Facts

Program Code:
2214
Degree:
Hospitality and Tourism Management (A.S.)
Total Credits:
60 Credits
Online Program:
Financial Aid Eligible:
Additional Costs: Must also purchase a knife set, approved chef's uniform, black non-skid shoes and textbooks prior to enrolling in any food production class. Students enrolled in dining room courses will be required to purchase dining room uniforms.

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Outcomes

Graduates of this program will:

Apply employability skills appropriate to the hospitality industry
Apply knowledge appropriate to the hospitality and tourism industry to develop a cohesive understanding of their roles and interrelationships
Identify the customer service skills that contribute to guest satisfaction
Explain the leadership skills necessary for supervision in the hospitality industry
Use industry specific technology to communicate information in ways that inform and enhance individual and organizational performance

Program Graduation Rates

Retention Rates:

Year	Completed	Enrolled	Retained Following Year Count	Retained Following Year Percent
2016‐17	6	61	27	44.3%
2017‐18	5	50	21	42.0%
2018‐19	6	58	30	51.7%
2019‐20	3	67	--	--

Student Placement Rates:

2018-19: 95%

Resource: Florida Department of Education Curriculum Framework

Notes: The program is Hospitality and Tourism Management (FSCJ A.S. Program 2214; 60credit hours, CIP: 52.0901). The data source is AA‐1A VERIFICATION REPORT DATA SET and Report for applicable years 1E ‐ 3E SUBMISSION (accessed 11/27/20). Following year retention includes completers in that year. Contact FSCJ Institutional and Workforce Analytics.

Accreditation

This program is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA), 203 Morris Street, PO Box 400, Oxford MD 21654 (410) 226-5527 and graduates are eligible for the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe Manager certification.

Career Opportunities

Certifications and Licenses

Graduates will be Certified as ServSafe Managers by the National Restaurant Association. Visit http://www.servsafe.com/ for more information.

Career Options

The culinary and hospitality fields are consistently among the fastest-growing industries, especially in Florida. Many employers in today’s market are expressing a preference for education over experience. Nationally, the demand for graduates from programs like the Associate in Science in Hospitality and Tourism Management already surpasses the number of viable candidates.