Associate of Applied Science Degrees

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The Associate of Applied Science degree is designed for students who desire a program of study leading to job preparation for entry into the work force. Generally, Associate of Applied Science degrees do not transfer into four-year programs, but some of the courses may transfer.

HOSPITALITY ADMINISTRATION

ASU-Heber Springs Campus

See the Business and Agriculture Division or page 83 of the 2007-08 catalog.

Contact:

Dianne Tiner

Vice Chancellor for ASU-Heber Springs
Phone: (501) 250-9909
E-mail: drtiner@hebersprings.asub.edu
Location: Heber Springs Campus

Hospitality is one of the fastest growing sectors of the Arkansas economy. According to Arkansas Workforce Center, jobs in the leisure and hospitality industry are projected to grow at around 22.1% for the period 2002-2012. Options in the program include a technical certificate and an associate of applied science degree.

Students receiving the Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality Administration will be prepared for management positions within the hospitality industry such as lodging, resorts, conference and convention centers, restaurants, contract services, theme parks and travel/tourism-related operations.

Requirements (61 hours)

General Education Core (25 hours):

ENG 1003 Freshman English I
ENG 1013 Freshman English II
SPCH 1203 Oral Communications
MATH 1023 College Algebra
ECON 2313 Principles of Macroeconomics
PSY 2013 Introduction to Psychology

Choose one of the following:

BIOL 1004 Biological Science
CHEM 1014 General Chemistry I

Choose one of the following:

HIST 2763 The United States to 1876
HIST 2773 The United States since 1876
POSC 2103 Introduction to United States Government

Business Core (15 hours):

CIS 1503 Microcomputer Applications I
ACCT 2003 Principles of Accounting I
MGMT 2043 Supervisory Management
BSYS 2563 Business Communications
LAW 2023 The Legal Environment of Business

Hospitality Administration Core (21 hours):

BIOL 2013 Introduction to Nutrition
HA 1003 Introduction to Hospitality Administration
HA 1013 Sanitation Safety
HA 1023 Principles of Food Preparation
HA 2003 Dining Service Management
HA 2013 Lodging Operations
HA 2023 Hospitality Administration Internship

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