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Sunday March 21, 2010

Hotel Management Program
Degrees & Certificates

HRC’s Hotel Management Program offers the Apprentice Certificate, Hotel Management Certificate, and Associate in Science Degree in Hotel Management.



Apprentice Certificate Programs
These courses count toward the completion of the Hotel Management Certificate and/or Associate in Science Degree in Hotel Management.


Course# Title Units
Front Desk Operations Certificate
Begin your hotel management career at the front desk, where you can connect with the guest.
HRC 101 Intro to Hospitality Careers 3.0
HRC 133 Hotel Management 3.0
HRC 160 Front Office Operations 3.0
HRC 166 Managing Guest Relations 3.0

Course# Title Units
Housekeeping Operations Certificate
Begin your hospitality management career in housekeeping operations, the largest department in hotels.
ATC 070 Professional Image 1.5
ATC 170 Job Skills Communication 1.5
HRC 101 Intro to Hospitality Careers 3.0
HRC 131 Housekeeping & Property Ops 3.0
HRC 133 Hotel Management 3.0

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Hotel Operations Certificate
The Hotel Operations Certificate provides students with the necessary skills in hotel operations, guest services, leadership, law and technology to pursue a career in hotel operations. The hospitality industry is the world's largest employer requiring trained individuals to fill the multitude of positions in the rooms division, food and beverages, catering, sales, housekeeping, human resources and administration. To earn a certificate, complete the required courses as listed with a "C" or better. At least 50% of all course work must be completed at Cypress College.


Requirements for Certification
Course# Title Units
  Core Requirements  
HRC 101 Introduction to Hospitality 3.0
HRC 121 ServSafe Food Safety 0.5
HRC 131 Housekeeping and Proerty Ops 3.0
HRC 133 Hotel Management 3.0
HRC 160 Front Office Operations 3.0
HRC 164 Hospitality Law 3.0
HRC 166 Managing Guest Relations 3.0
HRC 170 Job Skills Communication 1.5
HRC 231 Cost Controls in Hospitality 3.0
HRC 232 Catering and Event Management 3.0
HRC 295 Hospitality Internship 3.0
MKT 222 Principles of Marketing 3.0

Total Core Units Required 30.5
 
Electives - Six Additional Units Required
 
HRC 125 Resturant and Banquet Operations 3.0
HRC 135 Basic Cooking Techniques 3.0
HRC 299 Hospitality Independent Study 1.5 - 2.0
ATC 070 Professional Image 1.5
ATC 170 Job Skills Communication 1.5
MKT 208 Principles of Selling 3.0
  Total Elective Units Required 6.0

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Associate in Science Degree Hotel Management
The Associate of Science Degree in Hotel Management provides students with the skills in operations, guest services, leadership, law and technology to pursue an entry-level career in hotel management or transfer to a four-year university. The hospitality industry is the world's largest employer requiring trained individuals to fill the multitude of positions in the rooms division, food and beverages, catering, sales, housekeeping, human resources and administration.

To earn an Associate Degree students must complete all graduation requirements to include (1) all major course requirements with a "C" or better; (2) 25 units of General Education Graduation Requirements; (3) the cultural pluralism and reading requirements; (4) any elective courses to complete a total of 60 units; and, (5) have a minimum GPA of 2.0. At least 50% of all major course work must be completed at Cypress College.

Requirements for Associate in Science Degree
Course# Title Units
  Core Requirements  
HRC 101 Introduction to Hospitality 3.0
HRC 121 SevSafe Food Safety 0.5
HRC 131 Housekeeping Management 3.0
HRC 133 Hotel Operations 3.0
HRC 160 Front Office Operations 3.0
HRC 164 Hospitality Law 3.0
HRC 166 Managing Guest Relations 3.0
HRC 231 Cost Controls in Hospitality 3.0
HRC 232 Banquet & Catering Event Management 3.0
HRC 295 Hospitality Internship 3.0
MKT 222 Principles of Marketing 3.0

Total Core Units Required 30.5
 
Electives - Six Additional Units Required
 
HRC 125 Dining Room Management 3.0
HRC 135 Basic Cooking Techniques 3.0
HRC 299 Hospitality Independent Study 1.5 - 2.0
ATC 070 Professional Image 1.5
ATC 170 Job Skills Communication 1.5
ATC 278 Public Relations: Service Ind. 3.0
MKT 208 Principles of Selling 3.0
  Total Elective Units Required 6.0

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