2024-25 Catalog

Hospitality and Tourism Management

Hospitality and Tourism Management (A.S. Career Path and A.S. to B.S. Degree)

  • Bar and Beverage Management Specialization
  • Event Planning and Management Specialization 
  • Hotel Operations and Management Specialization 
  • Restaurant and Food Service Management Specialization 
  • Theme Park Specialization

Associate in Science Degree (CIP# 1252090101)

The Hospitality Industry and its corresponding requirement for trained management employees is expanding. Whether you are interested in learning employable skills for the hospitality industry or upgrading your current talents, Valencia has courses that may interest you. Valencia's Hospitality program combines classroom instruction with on-the-job training to help students move into supervisory and mid-management positions in lodging, Food Service, tourism and hospitality.

This program provides two Career Paths. One that is designated for students who seek immediate employment in the field of Hospitality and Tourism Management and/or a second Career Path for those who plan to utilize the articulated A.S. to B.S. career path to transfer to the University of Central Florida or Florida International University as a junior to complete a four-year Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management.

Students are strongly encouraged to consult a Student Success Coach in the department office for assistance in determining the best education plan for their career goals.

Students wishing to transfer any credits from this program to another institution must accept responsibility for securing approval from the transfer institution.

Although scheduling may not always provide for the following progression of courses, students should use the foundation, intermediate and advanced course sequence as a guide in program planning.

All degree-seeking students must satisfy entry testing requirements and satisfactorily complete all mandatory courses in reading, student success, mathematics, English, and English for Academic Purposes in which the student is placed.

Alternative Ways to Earn Credit toward this Degree

Graduates of specific programs at Orange Technical College and Osceola Technical College, as well as other institutions may be eligible to receive college credit for courses in this program. You may also be eligible to receive credit toward this degree if you have earned one of the approved Gold Standard industry certifications or Career Pathways credit. To learn more about Valencia’s award of credit options, visit valenciacollege.edu/transfer-agreements/. Eligible students should contact the Student Success Coach in their academic department for more information about the requirements for the award of credit.

College Credit Technical Certificates

The Hospitality and Tourism A.S. degree also offers the following college credit certificate programs.  These certificates can put you on the fast-track to reaching your career goals. They are designed to equip you with a specialized skill set for entry-level employment or to upgrade your skills for job advancement. Most can be completed in one year or less, and all of the courses in the certificates are embedded in the A.S. degree. You can earn the certificates as you progress through your A.S. Degree or as a separate, stand-alone credential. Click on the Certificate tab at the top of the page for more information about the certificates that are offered.

  • Bar and Beverage Management (18 credits) (CIP# 0252090508)
  • Event Planning and Management (24 credits) (CIP# 0252090905)
  • Guest Services Specialist (15 credits) (CIP# 0252090403)
  • Hotel Operations and Management (30 credits) (CIP# 0252090402)
  • Restaurant and Food Service Management (30 credits) (CIP# 0252090503)

Start Right

Degree-seeking students enrolling at Valencia for the first time will have a limited range of courses from which to choose for their first 18 college-level credits. Within the first 18 college credit hours, you will be required to take ENC 1101 (3 credits), and if applicable, SLS 1122 (3 credits) and a mathematics course appropriate to your selected meta-major (3 credits).  The remaining courses will be chosen from the General Education Core Courses in humanities (3 credits), science (3 credits), or social science (3 credits), and/or the introductory courses within the A.S. degree programs. For specific courses see the Foundation Courses on the “Program Requirements” tab. For course sequencing recommendations, see your Student Success Coach or create an education plan by logging into Atlas, clicking on the LifeMap tab and clicking My Education Plan.

Potential Careers

  • Guest Services Specialist
  • Front Office Supervisor/Manager
  • Dining Room Manager
  • Reservations Supervisor
  • Food & Beverage Manager
  • Lodging Manager/Assistant Manager
  • Event Planner
  • Catering/Sales & Service
  • Convention Services
  • Revenue Manager

Salary & Earnings Information

For career information related to this program, please visit O*Net OnLine.

Contacts

Future Students

To learn more about this program, contact Enrollment Services at enrollment@valenciacollege.edu or 407-582-1507 or visit https://valenciacollege.edu/hospitality-management

Current Students

Your Student Success Coach contact information can be found in Atlas. Log into Atlas, click on the Courses tab, and check your Academic Profile information to find a link to your Coach. 

Faculty Program Chair
Craig J. Rapp: 407-582-5617
crapp1@valenciacollege.edu

Internship and Workforce Services

If you need assistance with job resources or in locating an internship, please visit: valenciacollege.edu/internship.

Career Path in Hospitality and Tourism Management

This degree is designed for students who seek immediate employment in the field of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

Program Outcomes

  • Analyze information for decision making.
  • Identify ethical and legal responsibilities specific to the field.
  • Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
Foundation Courses
HFT 1000INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INDUSTRY3
ENC 1101FRESHMAN COMPOSITION I +*~3
MGF 1130MATHEMATICAL THINKING (or any Gen. Ed. Core Math) +*~3
Intermediate Courses
HFT 2401HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING *3
or ACG 2021C PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
or APA 1111C COLLEGE ACCOUNTING
FSS 1206CQUANTITY FOOD PRODUCTION FOR HOSPITALITY & RESTAURANT MANAGERS3
CGS 2100CCOMPUTER FUNDAMENTALS AND APPLICATIONS3
HumanitiesSee Gen. Ed. Core Requirement ~3
ScienceSee Gen. Ed. Core Requirement ~13
POS 2041U.S. GOVERNMENT3
or AMH 2020 U.S. HISTORY 1877 TO PRESENT
Advanced Courses
HFT 2220HOSPITALITY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT3
HFT 2210HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP3
or HFT 2245 GUEST SERVICE MANAGEMENT
HFT 2500MARKETING IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY3
HFT 2600HOSPITALITY LAW3
Specilization Courses21
Total Credit Hours60

Hotel Operations and Management Specialization

Program Outcomes

  • Perform hospitality industry-specific workplace skills, related to hotel operations and management.
HFT 2254LODGING OPERATIONS3
HFT 2261RESTAURANT AND FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT 3
HFT 2461HOTEL SALES AND REVENUE MANAGEMENT *3
HFT 2750THE EVENT INDUSTRY3
Electives ^6
HFT 2942INTERNSHIP IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM *3
or Additional Hospitality or Culinary Elective ^
Total Credit Hours21

Event Planning and Management Specialization

Program Outcomes

  • Perform hospitality industry-specific workplace skills, related to event planning and management.
HFT 2040CONVENTION SERVICES3
HFT 2750THE EVENT INDUSTRY3
HFT 2254LODGING OPERATIONS3
FSS 2284CATERING AND BANQUET MANAGEMENT3
Electives ^6
HFT 2942INTERNSHIP IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM *3
or Additional Hospitality or Culinary Elective ^
Total Credit Hours21

Theme Park & Attractions Management Specialization

Program Outcomes

  • Perform hospitality industry-specific workplace skills, related to Theme Park & Attractions Management.
HFT 2756INTRODUCTION TO THEME PARK AND ATTRACTIONS MANAGEMENT3
HFT 2630SECURITY ISSUES IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY3
HFT 2261RESTAURANT AND FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT 3
HFT 2750THE EVENT INDUSTRY3
Electives ^6
HFT 2942INTERNSHIP IN HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM *3
or Additional Hospitality or Culinary Elective ^
Total Credit Hours21

Restaurant and Foodservice Management Specialization

Program Outcomes

  • Perform hospitality industry-specific workplace skills, related to restaurant and foodservice management.
HFT 2021CBEER, WINE, AND BEVERAGE ESSENTIALS3
HFT 2261RESTAURANT AND FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT 3
HFT 2872CBEVERAGE MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE3
FSS 2500FOOD AND BEVERAGE COST CONTROL3
Elective ^6
HFT 2943INTERNSHIP IN RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT *3
or Additional Hospitality or Culinary Elective ^
Total Credit Hours21

Bar and Beverage Management Specialization

Program Outcomes

  • Perform hospitality industry-specific workplace skills, related to bar and beverage management.
HFT 2021CBEER, WINE, AND BEVERAGE ESSENTIALS3
HFT 2261RESTAURANT AND FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT 3
HFT 2863CFINE SPIRITS MANAGEMENT AND MIXOLOGY3
HFT 2872CBEVERAGE MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE3
FSS 2500FOOD AND BEVERAGE COST CONTROL3
Elective ^3
HFT 2943INTERNSHIP IN RESTAURANT MANAGEMENT *3
or Additional Hospitality or Culinary Elective ^
Total Credit Hours21
+

This course must be completed with a grade of C or better.

*

This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.

~

This is a general education course.

^

Any HFT or FSS course for which you meet the prerequisites, FOS 2201 Food Service Sanitation Management, or HUN 1004 Healthy Cuisine and Nutrition, TPA 1200 Basic Stagecraft, or TPA 2600 Stage and Production Management*, or TPA 2343 Computer Assisted Drafting for the Entertainment Industry

1

EVR 1001 : Introduction to Environmental Science is recommended for hospitality majors.

2

This course, HFT 2245, fulfills the hospitality management A.S. Career Path requirement, but it is not equivalent to UCF HFT 3540.

Career Path to B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management
(Articulated A.S. to B.S.)

This degree is designed for students who wish to transfer to a four-year Florida public university as a junior to complete a Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Administration/Management.

Program Outcomes

  • Analyze information for decision making.
  • Identify ethical and legal responsibilities specific to the field.
  • Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
Foundation Courses
HFT 1000INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INDUSTRY3
ENC 1101FRESHMAN COMPOSITION I +*~3
MAC 1105COLLEGE ALGEBRA +*~3
Intermediate Courses
HFT 2401HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING *3
or ACG 2021C PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
FSS 1206CQUANTITY FOOD PRODUCTION FOR HOSPITALITY & RESTAURANT MANAGERS3
ENC 1102FRESHMAN COMPOSITION II +*~3
STA 2023STATISTICAL METHODS +*~3
ECO 2013PRINCIPLES OF ECONOMICS-MACRO ~3
ScienceSee Gen. Ed. Core Requirement ~13
HumanitiesSee Gen. Ed. Core Requirement ~3
POS 2041U.S. GOVERNMENT3
or AMH 2020 U.S. HISTORY 1877 TO PRESENT
Advanced Courses
HFT 2220HOSPITALITY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT3
HFT 2500MARKETING IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY3
HFT 2600HOSPITALITY LAW3
Specialization Courses18
Total Credit Hours60

Hotel Operations and Management Specialization

Program Outcomes

  • Perform hospitality industry-specific workplace skills, related to hotel operations and management.
HFT 2254LODGING OPERATIONS3
HFT 2261RESTAURANT AND FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT 3
HFT 2461HOTEL SALES AND REVENUE MANAGEMENT *3
HFT 2750THE EVENT INDUSTRY3
Electives ^6
Total Credit Hours18

Event Planning and Management Specialization

Program Outcomes

  • Perform hospitality industry-specific workplace skills, related to event planning and management.
HFT 2040CONVENTION SERVICES3
HFT 2750THE EVENT INDUSTRY3
HFT 2254LODGING OPERATIONS3
FSS 2284CATERING AND BANQUET MANAGEMENT3
Electives ^6
Total Credit Hours18

Theme Park & Attractions Management Specialization

Program Outcomes

  • Perform hospitality industry-specific workplace skills, related to Theme Park & Attractions Management.
HFT 2756INTRODUCTION TO THEME PARK AND ATTRACTIONS MANAGEMENT3
HFT 2630SECURITY ISSUES IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY3
HFT 2261RESTAURANT AND FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT 3
HFT 2750THE EVENT INDUSTRY3
Electives ^6
Total Credit Hours18

Restaurant and Foodservice Management Specialization

Program Outcomes

  • Perform hospitality industry-specific workplace skills, related to restaurant and foodservice management.
HFT 2021CBEER, WINE, AND BEVERAGE ESSENTIALS3
HFT 2261RESTAURANT AND FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT 3
HFT 2872CBEVERAGE MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE3
FSS 2500FOOD AND BEVERAGE COST CONTROL3
Electives ^6
Total Credit Hours18

Bar and Beverage Management Specialization

Program Outcomes

  • Perform hospitality industry-specific workplace skills, related to bar and beverage management.
HFT 2021CBEER, WINE, AND BEVERAGE ESSENTIALS3
HFT 2261RESTAURANT AND FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT 3
HFT 2863CFINE SPIRITS MANAGEMENT AND MIXOLOGY3
HFT 2872CBEVERAGE MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE3
FSS 2500FOOD AND BEVERAGE COST CONTROL3
Elective ^3
Total Credit Hours18
+

This course must be completed with a grade of C or better.

*

This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.

~

This is a general education course.

^

Any HFT or FSS course for which you meet the prerequisites, FOS 2201 Food Service Sanitation Management, or HUN 1004 Healthy Cuisine and Nutrition, TPA 1200 Basic Stagecraft, or TPA 2600 Stage and Production Management*, or TPA 2343 Computer Assisted Drafting for the Entertainment Industry

1

EVR 1001 : Introduction to Environmental Science is recommended for hospitality majors.

Notes:

Specialized courses are mostly at the Downtown Campus and may not be offered every session or on every campus.

For students who are pursuing the A.S. to B.S. path, an additional 15 hours of General Education are required to satisfy the required 36 hours for the Bachelor of Science degree.  If completing the additional 15 hours at the University, 6 hours will be in Cultural and Historical Foundations (Gordon Rule writing), 3 hours in Science Foundations, 3 hours in Social Science Foundations, and 3 hours in Communications Foundations. It is recommended for students complete their General Education requirements at Valencia prior to transfer. Students are strongly encouraged to speak with an advisor before selecting the additional General Education courses since requirements are different between the two institutions. Please see a Financial Aid advisor so that your enrollment is covered in these courses.

Please note the State University System foreign language admission requirement https://catalog.valenciacollege.edu/degrees/associateinarts/courserequirements/#Foreign_Language_Proficiency_Requirement

Upon earning the Hospitality and Tourism A.S. degree, you can also continue at Valencia to complete the B.A.S. degree in Business & Organizational Leadership.  Additional education at the bachelor’s level can enhance your skills and create more career opportunities. 

Students who wish to continue their education should consult with their Student Success Coach to discuss transfer options and requirements, and determine the best education plan for their career goals. Students wishing to transfer credits from this program to another institution must accept responsibility for securing approval from the transfer institution for acceptance of this degree.

Bar and Beverage Management

Technical Certificate

This program prepares students for immediate employment in the hospitality and restaurant industry with employable skills in beverage management and service, beer, wine and beverage essentials, and fine spirits management and mixology.  

Program Outcomes

  • Analyze information for decision-making.
  • Perform hospitality industry-specific workplace skills, related to bar and beverage management.
HFT 2261RESTAURANT AND FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT 3
HFT 2021CBEER, WINE, AND BEVERAGE ESSENTIALS3
HFT 2863CFINE SPIRITS MANAGEMENT AND MIXOLOGY3
HFT 2872CBEVERAGE MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE3
Elective (choose two):6
FOOD AND BEVERAGE COST CONTROL
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
GUEST SERVICE MANAGEMENT
WINE ESSENTIALS
FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGEMENT
Any HFT course for which you meet the prerequisites
Any FSS course for which you meet the prerequisites
Total Credit Hours18

Notes:

Specialized courses are mostly at the Downtown Campus and may not be offered every session or on every campus.

Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus.

This certificate program is eligible for Financial Aid.

Guest Services Specialist

Technical Certificate

This program is designed to prepare students for immediate employment in the hospitality industry in the guest services areas of hotels, resorts, and other hospitality-related sites.

Program Outcomes

  • Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Perform hospitality industry-specific workplace skills, related to guest services.
HFT 1000INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INDUSTRY3
HFT 2220HOSPITALITY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT3
HFT 2254LODGING OPERATIONS3
HFT 2210HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP3
or HFT 2245 GUEST SERVICE MANAGEMENT
Hospitality Electives ^3
Total Credit Hours15
^

Any HFT or FSS course for which you meet the prerequisites, FOS 2201 Food Service Sanitation Management, or HUN 1004 Healthy Cuisine and Nutrition,  or TPA 2600 Stage and Production Management*, or TPA 2343 Computer Assisted Drafting for the Entertainment Industry

Notes:

All certificate courses are offered on the Downtown Campus; some courses are offered at other locations.

Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus.

Hotel Operations and Management

Technical Certificate

This program is designed to prepare students for immediate employment in the hospitality industry in the rooms division of hotels, resorts, and other hospitality-related sites.  

Program Outcomes

  • Analyze information for decision making.
  • Identify ethical and legal responsibilities specific to the field.
  • Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Perform hospitality industry-specific workplace skills, related to hotel operations and management.
HFT 1000INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INDUSTRY3
HFT 2220HOSPITALITY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT3
HFT 2600HOSPITALITY LAW3
HFT 2254LODGING OPERATIONS3
HFT 2261RESTAURANT AND FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT 3
HFT 2401HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING *3
or ACG 2021C PRINCIPLES OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
or APA 1111C COLLEGE ACCOUNTING
HFT 2461HOTEL SALES AND REVENUE MANAGEMENT3
HFT 2500MARKETING IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY3
Electives ^6
Total Credit Hours30
*

This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.

^

Any HFT or FSS course for which you meet the prerequisites, FOS 2201 Food Service Sanitation Management, or HUN 1004 Healthy Cuisine and Nutrition, TPA 1200 Basic Stagecraft, or TPA 2600 Stage and Production Management*, or TPA 2343 Computer Assisted Drafting for the Entertainment Industry

Notes:

All certificate courses are offered on the Downtown Campus; some courses are offered at other locations.

Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus.

This certificate program is eligible for Financial Aid.

Event Planning and Management

Technical Certificate

This program is designed to prepare students for immediate employment in the hospitality industry with employable skills in the events planning area of hotels, resorts, convention centers and other hospitality-related sites.  

Program Outcomes

  • Perform hospitality industry-specific workplace skills, related to event planning and management.
FSS 2284CATERING AND BANQUET MANAGEMENT3
HFT 1000INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INDUSTRY3
HFT 2040CONVENTION SERVICES *3
HFT 2220HOSPITALITY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT3
HFT 2254LODGING OPERATIONS3
HFT 2500MARKETING IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY3
HFT 2750THE EVENT INDUSTRY3
Hospitality Elective ^3
Total Credit Hours24
*

This course has a prerequisite; check description in Valencia catalog.

^

Any HFT or FSS course for which you meet the prerequisites, FOS 2201 Food Service Sanitation Management, or HUN 1004 Healthy Cuisine and Nutrition, TPA 1200 Basic Stagecraft, or TPA 2600 Stage and Production Management*, or TPA 2343 Computer Assisted Drafting for the Entertainment Industry

Notes:

All certificate courses are offered on the Downtown Campus; some courses are offered at other locations.

Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus.

This certificate program is eligible for Financial Aid.

Restaurant and Foodservice Management

Technical Certificate

This program is designed to prepare students for immediate employment in the hospitality industry in the food and beverage areas of hotels, resorts, and theme parks as well as in other hospitality-related sites.  

Program Outcomes

  • Analyze information for decision-making.
  • Identify ethical and legal responsibilities specific to the field.
  • Communicate clearly with technical and non-technical audiences.
  • Perform restaurant industry-specific workplace skills.
HFT 1000INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM INDUSTRY3
HFT 2220HOSPITALITY HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGEMENT3
HFT 2600HOSPITALITY LAW3
HFT 2261RESTAURANT AND FOODSERVICE MANAGEMENT 3
HFT 2500MARKETING IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY3
HFT 2021CBEER, WINE, AND BEVERAGE ESSENTIALS3
HFT 2872CBEVERAGE MANAGEMENT AND SERVICE3
FSS 2500FOOD AND BEVERAGE COST CONTROL3
Electives (choose two):6
GUEST SERVICE MANAGEMENT
HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP
FINE SPIRITS MANAGEMENT AND MIXOLOGY
WINE ESSENTIALS
FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGEMENT
HEALTHY CUISINE/ NUTRITION
SECURITY ISSUES IN THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY
THE EVENT INDUSTRY
Any HFT course for which you meet the prerequisites
Any FSS course for which you meet the prerequisites
Total Credit Hours30

Notes:

All certificate courses are offered on the Downtown Campus; some courses are offered at other locations.

Specialized courses may not be offered every session or on every campus.

This certificate program is eligible for Financial Aid.