Mar 29, 2024  
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management BS, Hospitality Management Specialization


The hospitality management specialization prepares students for entry-level supervisory and managerial positions within hotels, restaurants and the service industry. In addition, entrepreneurial skills are developed for those interested in starting their own business. The Hospitality, Tourism and Events Program (HTE) prepares students for positions in one of the top three industries in Washington State and the world’s number-one industry. Professional positions are numerous.

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to a major or minor in Hospitality Tourism and Event Management, a student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.3 (or be a freshman or transfer).

Program Requirements
A minimum grade of C- must be earned in each course counted toward fulfilling major and minor requirements.

Students should plan to complete their Senior Practicum education during the summer term.

Elective courses must be pre-approved by an advisor prior to registration for course(s).

Program Learner Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

  • Understand and promote principles of sustainability.
  • Demonstrate professional practice to meet workplace demands.
  • Identify research, comprehend, and communicate fundamentals, philosophy, and practices of the field.
  • Demonstrate ability to effectively produce and manage projects and activities in diverse groups.
  • Analyze and interpret emergent policy issues and trends prevalent in HTE industry sectors.
  • Demonstrate critical, conceptual, and analytical thinking skills.
  • Demonstrate competencies in planning, marketing, administration, risk/legal, budgets/accounting, leadership, information technology through core curriculum and approved electives.
  • Articulate practicum, internship, and career opportunities in HTE field.

Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management Core


The Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management Program (HTE) prepares students for positions in one of the top three industries in Washington state and the world’s number-one industry. Professional positions are numerous. The following list is a sampling of the types of professional positions currently held by HTE graduates: city parks and recreation director, recreation manager, front office and training manager, director of youth programs, guest services manager, and winery marketing manager, general manager, event and meeting planner, marketer, entrepreneur, among others.

Admission Requirements
To be admitted to a major or minor in Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management, a student must have a cumulative GPA of 2.3 (or be a freshman or transfer).

Program Requirements
A minimum grade of C- must be earned in each course counted toward fulfilling major and minor requirements.

Students should plan to complete their Senior Practicum education during the summer term.

Elective courses must be pre-approved by an advisor prior to registration for course(s).

Hospitality Management Specialization


Department-Approved Electives Credits: 12


Students may take any HTE courses that are not part of the core or specialization to fulfill this requirement. Students may also take MGT 487.

Total Specialization Credits: 42


Total Credits: 88


College and Department Information


Family and Consumer Sciences Department  
College of Education and Professional Studies  

Program Codes
Major plan codes: HTE, HTEP
Specializaiton plan code: HOMA