Georgia Department of Technical and Adult Education

Date Approved:
Implementation Date:
Last Updated:	12/14/06

*State Standard

RInstitutionally Developed

*College: Hospitality Events Specialist

Technical Certificate of Credit

Program Name:

Hospitality Events Specialist

Major Code:

SPE1

CIP Code:

520901

PAS Code / PAS Group Name:

670-Hotel/Restaurant/Travel

Curriculum Program Specialist:

Larry Roberson

Program Description

The Hospitality Event Specialist certificate prepares students to do meeting and event planning for hotels, convention centers, retirement communities, recreation departments, corporations, professional associations, non-profit organizations, or other entities that do business with the travel and tourism industry. Topics include budgeting, timing, location, catering, contract negotiations, marketing, staffing, protocol and etiquette, security, legal and ethical issues, and accommodating clients with special needs

Curriculum
Course Code	Course Title	Class Hours	Demo Lab Hours	Practical Lab Hours	Contact Hours	Credit Hours	Course Type
HRT 150	Convention and Meeting planning	5	0	0	5	5	Elective
HRT 201	Hospitality Marketing	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
HRT 203	Hospitality Law	5	0	0	5	5	Standard
TCC Minimum Required Hours:		15	0	0	15	15

Admission Requirement
Required Age:		16
High School Diploma or GED Required:		Yes
Test:		ASSET
Minimum Test Scores	Reading:	38
	English:	35
	Mathematics:	35
	Algebra:	NA
Other Conditions for Admission (if any):		no
If yes, explain:

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