2014-2015 Academic Catalog 
    
    Apr 19, 2024  
2014-2015 Academic Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Hospitality and Tourism - Associate in Applied Science-T Degree - Transfer to Bachelor of Applied Science in Administrative Management at Central Washington University


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PGM Code – 277W   

Program Description The Hospitality and Tourism Associate of Applied Science-Transfer Degree is designed for students who want to transfer to the Bachelor of Applied Science in Administrative Management at Central Washington University (CWU). This degree will allow students to update existing knowledge and skills and/or acquire up-to-date technical and managerial skills. The degree requires students to work with an Hospitality and Tourism adviser to select those courses which will help them achieve their educational and career goals. Many courses are available online for both the AAS-T and BS degrees.

Common Course Numbering Please refer to www.edcc.edu/ccn for more information.

Credit/Grade Requirements This AAS-T degree requires successful completion of a minimum of 97 credits as outlined. A minimum of 30 credits or one-third of the required credits, whichever is less, must be earned at Edmonds CC. Students are required to maintain a minimum cumulative grade point average of 2.0 in all college level courses as well as a minimum grade of 2.5 in all hospitality and event planning classes.

Note Courses approved for transfer from other academic institutions must have a minimum grade of 2.0. Event planning and hospitality courses approved for transfer must have a minimum grade of 2.5.

Cultural Diversity Requirement All students earning a degree or certificate of 45 credits or more must meet a cultural diversity (CD) requirement by taking at least five (5) credits of CD courses. To learn more, go to Academic Information – Cultural Diversity Requirement  in the online academic catalog.

High School Transition Program Students (Tech Prep, College in the High School, and Running Start) It is recommended that high school students who have earned college credit through dual credit programs meet with a college adviser.

Students Are Advised To

  • Plan their schedule several quarters in advance in order to accommodate courses that are offered only once or twice a year,
  • Review the college catalog for required course prerequisites and include these in schedule planning,
  • Communicate with an academic adviser, and
  • Submit an Evaluation Request - Transfer Credits Form (available in Enrollment Services) to activate the process of transferring credits to Edmonds CC.

Graduation Application A completed Graduation Application form must be submitted online by the 10th day of the quarter in which the student expects to graduate. Note: Applications for summer quarter are due by the 8th day of the quarter.

Admission Requirements to Central Washington University’s Bachelor of Applied Science in Administrative Management Program All students who intend to transfer to CWU should talk with a CWU adviser to review specific admission requirements. Students must have a 2.5 minimum cumulative grade point average to be considered for admission to this program. All of the courses in this degree will transfer to the CWU Applied Bachelor’s Degree.

College Resources
College Website | www.edcc.edu
How to Enroll | www.edcc.edu/es
Transfer Center | www.edcc.edu/transfer
College Bookstore | www.edcc.edu/bookstore
Advising Appointments | 425.640.1458

Advisers
The advisers for this program are
Linda Russell | lrussell@edcc.edu | 425.640.1137
Beth O’Donnell | bodonnel@edcc.edu | 425.640.1208
Terry Linkletter | linklett@cwu.edu | 425.640.1574 x3794

Department website
Hospitality and Tourism | www.edcc.edu/hosp

Advising Note This program requirement sheet is not a substitute for meeting with an academic adviser. Meeting the requirements to graduate with an Edmonds CC certificate or degree is ultimately the responsibility of the student.

General Education Requirements (20 credits)


A lab science is needed for CWU graduation. This requirement may be completed at Edmonds Community College. Recommended:

 /100L;  /121L;  /  or CHEM& 161 ;  ;  /  or PHYS& 110 ;  /  or PHYS& 221 .

Communication Skills (10 credits)


OUTCOME: Write in clear, effective ways, adapted to audience, context, and purpose.

Quantitative Skills (5 credits)


OUTCOME: Apply mathematical, quantitative, or symbolic models to solve problems, draw inferences, or support conclusions appropriate to an individual discipline.

Choose one of the following courses. Note: Students planning on pursuing a Master’s degree should complete the Calculus series of courses.

Social Sciences (5 credits)


OUTCOME: Use Social Science theories and methods to reason, communicate, apply insights, solve problems, and to develop a critical understanding of the diversity and interdependence of peoples and cultures.

Cultural Diversity Requirement


OUTCOME: Apply multiple perspectives when examining cultural differences and interacting in multicultural settings.

_____ Cultural Diversity Requirement met

Program Requirements (73-75 credits)


 OUTCOMES:

  • Utilize computer technology appropriate to the industry, including knowledge of airline reservation system and Internet research.
  • Demonstrate expertise in hospitality sales and customer service.
  • Demonstrate global awareness from a hospitality and tourism perspective.
  • Demonstrate critical thinking and analytical reasoning.
  • Effectively solve problems or make recommendations using quantitative reasoning.
  • Effectively apply written and oral communication and group/team interaction skills appropriate to the industry.

Technology Requirements (5 credits)


Career Management/Internship Requirements (6 credits)


OUTCOME: Demonstrate the ability to research employment opportunities, prepare an effective employment package, and present oneself positively in a job interview.

Signatures


 


Dean’s Signature and Date Adviser’s Signature and Date
Eff: summer 2014  |  Rev: 05/14  

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