Hospitality: Spa and Wellness Center Management

The Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Hospitality: Spa and Wellness Center Management is designed to prepare graduates for management careers in the spa and wellness industry. The curriculum provides an overview of healthful living, such as meditation, wellness, and massage therapy. Graduates attain skills in guest services, accounting, information systems, marketing, human resources, and hospitality law. The curriculum also fulfills the general education requirements for an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) degree. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Hospitality: Spa and Wellness Center Management is fully embedded within this AAS.

Details

Field of Interest

Business, Entrepreneurialism, and Management

Degree Type

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)

Academic Plan

Hospitality: Spa and Wellness Center Management (DEG)

Academic Plan Code

3079

Total credits required

62-70

Catalog Year

2024-2025

Effective Term

Fall 2023

Notes

Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.

What You'll Learn

This pathway map will help you gain the expertise needed to:

Promote the basic components of health and wellness, including stress management, nutrition, fitness and environmental health, in a spa and wellness center setting.
Utilize safety procedures and equipment within a spa and wellness center setting.
Demonstrate an understanding of the elements and current trends that comprise the hospitality industry.
Create favorable guest experiences by using professional service management techniques in a hospitality environment.
Demonstrate the essential functions of hospitality industry management, including human resources, guest services, marketing, as well as hospitality and tourism law.
Employ industry specific and current business technologies to inform and enhance individual and organizational performance.
Integrate professional, ethical, and legal standards into hospitality business practice.
Communicate in an effective manner, consistent with the professional standards of the hospitality industry.
Critically analyze a wide range of problems in the hospitality industry to generate applicable solutions.
Apply the principles and practices of financial and managerial accounting to analyze hospitality management financial statements.
Apply relevant knowledge, skills, and habits of mind to seek career opportunities in the field.

Successful completion of this degree may lead to employment in a variety of different occupations and industries. Below are examples of related occupations with associated Maricopa County-based annual median wages* for this degree. Education requirements vary for the occupations listed below, so you may need further education or degrees in order to qualify for some of these jobs and earn the related salaries. Please visit with an academic advisor and/or program director for additional information. You can click on any occupation to view the detail regarding education level, wages, and employment information.

General and Operations Managers

$99,784 Show expanded career information for General and Operations Managers

Human Resources Managers

$107,325 Show expanded career information for Human Resources Managers

Lodging Managers

$46,016 Show expanded career information for Lodging Managers

* Career and wage information provided by Lightcast using data, reports, and forecasts which are generated using government data sources and Lightcast’s proprietary analytical processes. Lightcast’s data covers multiple classes of workers including QCEW, non-QCEW, and those who are self-employed. Disclaimer

Course Sequence by Term

The following is the suggested course sequence by term. Please keep in mind:

Students should meet with an academic advisor to develop an individual education plan that meets their academic and career goals. Use the Pathway Planner tool in your Student Center to manage your plan.
The course sequence is laid out by suggested term and may be affected when students enter the program at different times of the year.
Initial course placement is determined by current district placement measures and/or completion of 100-200 level course and/or program requirements.
Degree and transfer seeking students may be required to successfully complete a MCCCD First Year Experience Course (FYE) within the first two semesters at a MCCCD College. Courses include FYE101 and FYE103. Course offerings will vary by college. See an academic, program, or faculty advisor for details.
Consult with your faculty mentor or academic advisor to determine educational requirements, including possible university transfer options, for your chosen career field.

Full-time
Part-time

Full-time Sequence

Full-time status is 12 credits to 18 credits per semester.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
HRM110	Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management		Critical course Gateway course		3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
MA	Mathematics		Critical course		3–6
HES100	Healthful Living			SB	3
COM100 or COM110 or COM230 or COM225	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Small Group Communication or Public Speaking	No requisites or No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent.	Choose Communication course in accordance with your Advisor's recommendation and university transfer requirements	SB or SB or SB or L	3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Area	Credits
ECN211 or ECN212 or PSY101 or REC120	Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles or Introduction to Psychology or Leisure and the Quality of Life		SB or SB or SB or SB	3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.	FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107) and (appropriate reading placement test score or a grade of C or better in RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or permission of Instructor).	L	0–3
HRM130	Guest Services Management			3
HRM150	Hospitality and Tourism Information Systems I			3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
ACC111 or HRM265	Accounting Principles I or Financial Management for Hospitality and Tourism	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HRM110. MAT140 or MAT141 or MAT142 recommended but not required.		3
WED154	First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation			3
RE	Restricted Electives			3
SQ or SG	Natural Sciences		FON241 and FON241LL recommended	4
HRM270	Hospitality Marketing	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HRM110.		3
WED162	Meditation and Wellness			1
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design			3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Credits
HRM220	Hospitality Managerial Accounting	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ACC111 or ACC211 or HRM265.	3
WED165	Overview Of Massage Therapy		2
HRM260	Hospitality Human Resource Management	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HRM110 or permission of Instructor.	3
HRM280	Hospitality and Tourism Law	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HRM110.	3
RE	Restricted Electives		3

Restricted Electives

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
EXS101	Introduction to Exercise Science			3
EXS125	Introduction to Exercise Physiology	Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor.		3
HRM145	Events Management			3
HRM170	Hospitality in Healthcare and Life Care Management			3
HRM250	Hospitality And Tourism Information Systems II	Prerequisites: (HRM110 and HRM150) or permission of Instructor.		3
HRM290	Ecotourism	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HRM110.		3
HRM295AA or HRM295AB or HRM295AC	Hospitality Internship or Hospitality Internship or Hospitality Internship	Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.	Check with Program Chair to discuss eligibility and scheduling; all internships need to be approved.	1–3
PED+++	Any PED Physical Education course			1–2
WED151	Introduction to Alternative Medicine			3
WED172	Overview Of Herbal Remedies			1
WED218	Aromatherapy			1

Part-time Sequence

Part-time status is 11 credit hours or less.

Term 1

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 1
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
HRM110	Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management		Critical course Gateway course		3
ENG101 or ENG107	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+). or Prerequisites: Writing test score or (C or better in ENG091 or ESL097or WAC101) or (B or better in ALT100) or (ALT100 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+) or (ESL202 & Corequisites: ENG101LL or ENG107LL or WAC101 or ENG100A+).	Critical course	FYC or FYC	3
FYE101 or FYE103	Introduction to College, Career and Personal Success or Exploration of College, Career and Personal Success				1–3

Term 2

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 2
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Area	Credits
HES100	Healthful Living		SB	3
ENG102 or ENG108	First-Year Composition or First-Year Composition for ESL	Prerequisites: Grade of C or better in ENG101. or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG107.	FYC or FYC	3
CRE101	College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking	Prerequisites: (A grade of C or better in ENG101 or ENG107) and (appropriate reading placement test score or a grade of C or better in RDG095 or RDG100 or RDG111 or RDG112 or RDG113 or permission of Instructor).	L	0–3

Term 3

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 3
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
MA	Mathematics		Critical course		3–6
HRM130	Guest Services Management				3

Term 4

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 4
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
COM100 or COM110 or COM225 or COM230	Introduction to Human Communication or Interpersonal Communication or Public Speaking or Small Group Communication	No requisites or No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ENG101, or ENG107, or equivalent. or No requisites	Choose Communication course in accordance with your Advisor's recommendation and university transfer requirements	SB or SB or L or SB	3
WED154	First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation				3

Term 5

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 5
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
HRM150	Hospitality and Tourism Information Systems I				3
RE	Restricted Electives				3

Term 6

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 6
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ECN211 or ECN212 or PSY101 or REC120	Macroeconomic Principles or Microeconomic Principles or Introduction to Psychology or Leisure and the Quality of Life			SB or SB or SB or SB	3
HRM270	Hospitality Marketing	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HRM110.			3

Term 7

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 7
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
ACC111 or HRM265	Accounting Principles I or Financial Management for Hospitality and Tourism	No requisites or Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HRM110. MAT140 or MAT141 or MAT142 recommended but not required.			3
HU	Humanities, Fine Arts, and Design				3

Term 8

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 8
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Credits
WED162	Meditation and Wellness		1
HRM220	Hospitality Managerial Accounting	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ACC111 or ACC211 or HRM265.	3
WED165	Overview Of Massage Therapy		2

Term 9

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 9
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
SQ or SG	Natural Sciences		FON241 and FON241LL recommended		4
HRM260	Hospitality Human Resource Management	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HRM110 or permission of Instructor.			3

Term 10

A sequence of suggested courses that should be taken during Term 10
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Area	Credits
HRM280	Hospitality and Tourism Law	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HRM110.			3
RE	Restricted Electives				3

Restricted Electives

A list of additional, alternative, or supplemental courses for this pathway map
Course Number	Course Name	Requisites	Notes	Credits
EXS101	Introduction to Exercise Science			3
EXS125	Introduction to Exercise Physiology	Prerequisites or Corequisites: EXS101 or permission of Instructor.		3
HRM145	Events Management			3
HRM170	Hospitality in Healthcare and Life Care Management			3
HRM250	Hospitality And Tourism Information Systems II	Prerequisites: (HRM110 and HRM150) or permission of Instructor.		3
HRM290	Ecotourism	Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in HRM110.		3
HRM295AA or HRM295AB or HRM295AC	Hospitality Internship or Hospitality Internship or Hospitality Internship	Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division. or Prerequisites: Permission of Department or Division.	Check with Program Chair to discuss eligibility and scheduling; all internships need to be approved.	1–3
PED+++	Any PED Physical Education course			1–2
WED151	Introduction to Alternative Medicine			3
WED172	Overview Of Herbal Remedies			1
WED218	Aromatherapy			1

Course Area Key

Gateway Course = Generally the first major-specific course in a pathway.

Critical Course = A course that is highly predictive of future success in a pathway.

FYC = First Year Composition
L = Literacy & Critical Inquiry

SB = Social-Behavioral Sciences

Disclaimer

Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.

Course Sequence total credits may differ from the program information located on the MCCCD curriculum website due to program and system design.

View MCCCD’s official curriculum documentation for additional details regarding the requirements of this award (https://aztransmac2.asu.edu/cgi-bin/WebObjects/MCCCD.woa/wa/freeForm13?id=184796).

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