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Program Duration: Short-term
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Degree Type: Associate in Arts (A.A.)
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Total Credit Hours: 60
About This Program
Prepare for positions in hotels, restaurants, specials events businesses, cruise ships, and casinos with first-hand experience and training. Upon program completion, you will have earned ServSafe (food and beverage safety) and TIPS (alcohol server and seller) training certifications, giving you a competitive advantage in the job market. After graduation, you may pursue positions such as front desk assistant manager, banquet captain, beverage operations supervisor, customer service manager and event coordinator.
Program Entry Requirements
This program is open to all interested students. Students identified as needing developmental course work must satisfactorily complete the appropriate English and mathematics courses as part of their degree program.
General Education Requirements
All general education requirements necessary for graduation are met through the courses in the program as indicated above. Students who wish to take courses that differ from the general education courses indicated above must complete a course substitution request form. To access the form, login to the MyCCP portal, and in the Student tab, under Electronic Forms, click on the Records and Registration Forms link, then choose Request For Course Substitution Of Graduation Requirement link. A more detailed explanation of the College's general education requirements is also available.
Program of Study and Graduation Requirements
60-62 credit hours required with a minimum 2.0 ("C") grade point average.
Launch Your Career in Tourism and Hospitality Management
- Tour Guides and Escorts – est. salary $34,787
- Travel Guides – est. salary $34,787
- Travel Agents – est. salary $44,472
Career Outlook
Median Salary of Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Number of Jobs in the Region
10-year Job Outlook in the Region for Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Meeting, Convention, and Event Planners
Diagnose, adjust, repair, or overhaul mobile mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment, such as cranes, bulldozers, graders, and conveyors, used in construction, logging, and mining.
Starting Pay: $30,560
Typical Tasks
- Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.
- Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.
- Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.
- Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.
- Arrange the availability of audio-visual equipment, transportation, displays, and other event needs.
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