HOSPITALITY AND TOURISM
(HOST)
(Business Education)

Certificate of Completion

Certificate of Achievement

Associate in Applied Science Degree

Note that the Hospitality and Tourism program was previously named the Hospitality Services and Hotel Operations (HOPE). A Spring 2006 University of Hawai‘i System Articulation Agreement facilitates matriculation of students and transfer of courses across the University system. Check the course alphas and numbers. Both the former course alpha/number/title and the new course alpha/number/title are identified.

The Hospitality and Tourism program is designed to meet the needs of those who are already employed in the hospitality services industry, as well as those who wish to prepare themselves for entry into this field.

The Certificate of Completion in Hotel Operations requires 15 credits. The Certificate of Achievement in Hotel Operations requires all courses in the Certificate of Completion plus additional courses to total 44-45 credits. The Associate in Applied Science Degree in Hospitality and Tourism requires all courses in the Hotel Operations Certificate of Completion and the Hotel Operations Certificate of Achievement plus additional courses to total 60-61 credits.

The Hospitality and Tourism program has an articulated career ladder with the University of Hawai‘i West O‘ahu Business program leading to a Bachelor’s in Business Degree. Kaua‘i Community College students completing the Associate in Applied Science Degree UH West O‘ahu Articulation Option in Hospitality Services have the opportunity to transfer to UH West O‘ahu. Students wishing to participate in the Bachelor’s in Business program must notify their KCC academic advisor that they want to track into the UH West O‘ahu Articulation Option Associate in Applied Science Degree program.

A grade of “C” or higher in all Hospitality and Tourism program courses is required for graduation.

A GPA of 2.0 or higher for all courses applicable toward the degree or certificates is needed to meet graduation requirements.