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Hospitality And Tourism Management (BS)
Degree Requirements
Hospitality And Tourism Management
The Hospitality and Tourism Management degree will produce socially responsible, environmentally conscious, and professional
entrepreneurs, managers and employees. The mission of the degree is to serve the global community through teaching, research
and service in the field of hospitality and tourism management. The primary goal of the curriculum is to prepare students for
global hospitality and tourism industries from an interdisciplinary perspective.
Hospitality and Tourism Management (HTM) courses are offered under the aegis of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies.
The Hospitality and Tourism Management courses are open to all students for credit. There are no prerequisites for HTM 200,
HTM 215, HTM 315, or HTM 350.
B.S. in Hospitality and Tourism Management Course of Study
Credit Hours
Credit hours required in major:
60
Credit hours required in minor (if applicable):
N/A
Credit hours in institutional general education or core curriculum:
41
Credit hours in required or free electives:
4-7
General Competencies
12-15
Total credit hours required for completion:
120
Core Curriculum Requirements
Credit Hours
Area I. Written Composition
6
Area II: Humanities, Fine Arts, Oral Communication
12
Area III: Natural Sciences and Mathematics
11
Area IV: History, Social and Behavioral Sciences
12
Competency and Major Requirements
General Competencies (12 to 15 credit hours)
CIS 150 Introduction to Computer Applications OR
CIS 010 Computer Proficiency Exam (must pass examno credit hours)
3
AIS 350 Critical Expression (W)
3
AIS 300 Foundations of Interdisciplinary Research
3
Cultural Diversity (select from list)
3
Human Development (select from list)
3
AIS 125 Professional Conduct
3
AIS 420 Community Development and Leadership
3
CP 450 The Job Campaign
3
IST 310 Global Leadership for the 21st Century OR
IST 495 Professional Leadership Development
3
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HTM 350 Introduction to Hospitality Management
3
HTM 215 Ecotourism
3
LS 300 Global Tourism
3
HTM 315 Hospitality and Tourism Marketing
3
HTM 200 Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism
Industry
3
HTM 220 Events Planning and Management
3
HTM 440 Lodging Management
3
HTM 210 Food and Beverage Services Management
3
HTM 400 Legal Issues in Hospitality and Tourism
3
LS 292 Outdoor Recreation and Adventure
3
HTM 410 Sustainable Ecotourism
3
ACC 211 Principles of Accounting I
3
ECO 215 Principles of Microeconomics
3
MGT 305 Organizational Communication (W)
3
Choice of the following Capstone Experience
Sequences:
HTM 496 Internship in HTM I and HTM 498 Internship in
HTM II-Capstone Experience (W) OR
HTM 380 Research in HTM I (W) and HTM 430
Research in HTM II (W)
Electives*
*A maximum of 6 PE activity credit hours allowed.
Total Credit Hours
120
Students will be required to take AIS 300 (Foundations of Interdisciplinary Research), AIS 350 (Writing for Interdisciplinary
Research), and complete a capstone sequence - internship or senior research thesis to complete the program. HTM 496
Internship in HTM I and HTM 498 Internship in HTM II - Capstone Experience (W) or HTM 380 Research in Hospitality and
Tourism Management I and HTM 430 Research in Hospitality and Tourism Management II (W)
Study Abroad
Students will have opportunities to complete an international internship.
Department Information
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies Staff
(251) 460-6263
Chair
Dr. Joycelyn Finley-Hervey
Academic Advisor
Diane F. Harvey, MS
Academic Advisor
Pamela James
Academic Advisor
Melanie McLain
Secretary
Lisa Allen
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Department of Interdisciplinary Studies website
http://www.southalabama.edu/colleges/scesp/interdisciplinary/index.html
An undergraduate degree can be earned through the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies Adult Degree Program,
Interdisciplinary Degree Program, and Hospitality and Tourism Management Program. These programs are designed to give
students a variety of options in earning a Bachelor’s degree tailored to meet their needs and interests. In addition to offering
traditional lecture courses both day and evening, the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies offers an online opportunity for
students to complete their Bachelor's degree in the Interdisciplinary Studies Major. These courses are the same as those offered
during the day in content, quality, and quantity of work required.
Credit
Hours
General Education Requirements (41 Credit Hours)
Area I - Written Composition
2 courses
EH 101,
EH 102
6
Any (1) of*
EH 215, 216, 225, 226, 235, or 236
3
Any (1) of
ARH 100, 103, 123;
ARS 101;
DRA 110;
MUL 101
3
1 course
CA 110
3
Any (1) of
EH 215, 216, 225, 226, 235, or 236;
ARH 100, 103, 123;
ARS 101;
DRA 110;
MUL 101;
AFR 101;
AIS 105;
CLA 110;
LG 111, 112, 131, 132, 151, 152, 171, 172,
211, 212, 231, 232, 251, 252, 271, 272;
LGS 101, 102, 106, 107, 121, 122, 141, 142,
201, 202, 206, 207, 221, 222, 241, 242;
PHL 110, 121, 131, 231, 240
3
2 courses w/ labs
BLY 101/101L, 102/102L, 121/121L,
122/122L;
CH 101/101L, 103/103L, 131/131L, 132/132L;
GEO 101/101L, 102/102L;
GY 111/111L, 112/112L;
PH 101/101L, 104/104L, 114/114L, 115/115L,
201/201L, or 202/202L
8
Any (1) of
MA 110, 112, 113, 115, 120, 125, 126, 227,
237, or 238
3
Any (1) of*
HY 101, 102, 135, 136
3
3 courses
AIS 201;
AN 100, 101;
CA 100, 211;
ECO 215, 216;
GEO 114, 115;
GS 101;
IS 101;
PSC 130;
PSY 120, 250;
9
Area II - Humanities, Fine Arts, Oral Communication
Area III - Natural Sciences and Math
Area IV - History, Social and Behavioral Sciences
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SY 109, or 112;
HY 101, 102, 135, 136
*As part of the General Education Requirements, students must complete a 6-hour sequence in Literature or History
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