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
Major Code:
3079
Award:
Associate of Applied Science (AAS)
Total credits required:
61-66
Award notes
Students must earn a grade of C or better for all courses required within the program.
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Academic Program:
Program Check Sheet:
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 33 | |
| ACC211 | Financial Accounting (3) OR | |
| HRM265 | Financial Management for Hospitality and Tourism (3) | 3 |
| HES100 | Healthful Living | 3 |
| HES154 | First Aid/Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | 3 |
| HRM110 | Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism Management | 3 |
| HRM130 | Guest Services Management | 3 |
| HRM150 | Hospitality and Tourism Information Systems I | 3 |
| HRM220 | Hospitality Managerial Accounting | 3 |
| HRM260 | Hospitality Human Resource Management | 3 |
| HRM270 | Hospitality Marketing | 3 |
| HRM280 | Hospitality and Tourism Law | 3 |
| WED162 | Meditation and Wellness | 1 |
| WED165 | Overview of Massage Therapy | 2 |
| Course # | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Credits: | 6 | |
| EXS112 | Professional Applications of Fitness Principles | 3 |
| EXS130 | Strength Fitness-Physiological Principles and Training Techniques | 3 |
| HRM145 | Events Management | 3 |
| HRM235 | Club Management | 3 |
| HRM250 | Hospitality and Tourism Information Systems II | 3 |
| HRM290 | Ecotourism | 3 |
| HRM295AA | Hospitality Internship (1) OR | |
| HRM295AB | Hospitality Internship (2) OR | |
| HRM295AC | Hospitality Internship (3) | 1-3 |
| PED101TC | Tai Chi (1) OR | |
| PED102TC | Tai Chi - Intermediate (1) OR | |
| PED103TC | Tai Chi (0.50) OR | |
| PED201TC | Tai Chi - Advanced (1) | 1 |
| PED101YO | Yoga (1) OR | |
| PED102YO | Yoga - Intermediate (1) OR | |
| PED103YO | Yoga (0.50) OR | |
| PED201YO | Yoga - Advanced (1) | 1 |
| WED151 | Introduction to Alternative Medicine | 3 |
| WED172 | Overview of Herbal Remedies | 1 |
| WED218 | Aromatherapy | 1 |
| General Education Requirement | Credits: 22-27 | |
| General Education Core | Credits: 12-17 | |
| First-Year Composition | Credits: 6 | |
| ENG101 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG107 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) AND | |
| ENG102 | First-Year Composition (3) OR | |
| ENG108 | First-Year Composition for ESL (3) | 6 |
| Oral Communication | Credits: 3 | |
| COM100 | Introduction to Human Communication (3) OR | |
| COM110 | Interpersonal Communication (3) OR | |
| COM230 | Small Group Communication (3) | 3 |
| Critical Reading | Credits: 0-3 | |
| CRE101 | College Critical Reading and Critical Thinking (3) OR | |
| Equivalent as indicated by assessment. | ||
| Mathematics | Credits: 3-5 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Mathematics [MA] area. | ||
| General Education Distribution | Credits: 10 | |
| Humanities and Fine Arts | Credits: 3 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Humanities, Arts and Design [HU] area. | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences | Credits: 3 | |
| ECN211 | Macroeconomic Principles (3) OR | |
| ECN212 | Microeconomic Principles (3) OR | |
| PSY101 | Introduction to Psychology (3) OR | |
| REC120 | Leisure and the Quality of Life (3) | 3 |
| Natural Sciences | Credits: 4 | |
| Any approved general education course from the Natural Sciences (Quantitative) [SQ] area or the Natural Sciences (General) [SG] area. | ||
Competencies
- Promote the basic components of health and wellness, including stress management, nutrition, fitness and environmental health, in a spa and wellness center setting. (EXS112, EXS130, HES100, HRM270, HRM295AA, HRM295AB, HRM295AC, PED101TC, PED102TC, PED103TC, PED201TC, PED101YO, PED102YO, PED103YO, PED201YO, WED151, WED162, WED165, WED172, WED218, PSY101, REC120, (COM))
- Utilize safety procedures and equipment within a spa and wellness center setting. (HES154)
- Demonstrate an understanding of the elements and current trends that comprise the hospitality industry. (HRM110, HRM130, HRM145, HRM150, HRM235, HRM250, HRM260, HRM270, HRM290, HRM295AA, HRM295AB, HRM295AC, ECN211, ECN212, REC120)
- Create favorable guest experiences by using professional service management techniques in a hospitality environment. (HRM110, HRM130, HRM145, HRM150, HRM235, HRM250, HRM270, HRM280, HRM290, HRM295AA, HRM295AB, HRM295AC, PSY101, REC120, (COM))
- Demonstrate the essential functions of hospitality industry management, including human resources, guest services, marketing, as well as hospitality and tourism law. (HRM130, HRM260, HRM270, HRM280, HRM295AA, HRM295AB, HRM295AC)
- Employ industry specific and current business technologies to inform and enhance individual and organizational performance. (ACC211, HRM265, HRM150, HRM220, HRM250, HRM295AA, HRM295AB, HRM295AC)
- Integrate professional, ethical, and legal standards into hospitality business practice. (ACC211, HRM110, HRM130, HRM150, HRM145, HRM220, HRM235, HRM260, HRM265, HRM270, HRM280, HRM290, HRM295AA, HRM295AB, HRM295AC, REC120, WED162, WED165, (COM), [HU])
- Communicate in an effective manner, consistent with the professional standards of the hospitality industry. (HRM110, HRM260, HRM295AA, HRM295AB, HRM295AC, (COM), (CRE), [FYC])
- Critically analyze a wide range of problems in the hospitality industry to generate applicable solutions. (ACC211, HRM150, HRM220, HRM235, HRM250, HRM260, HRM270, HRM280, HRM290, HRM295AA, HRM295AB, HRM295AC, ECN211, ECN212, PSY101, (COM), (CRE), [FYC], [HU], [MA], [SB], [SG], [SQ])
- Apply the principles and practices of financial and managerial accounting to analyze hospitality management financial statements. (ACC211, HRM220, HRM265, HRM295AA, HRM295AB, HRM295AC, [MA])
At Maricopa, we strive to provide you with accurate information about this degree or certificate. However, the information above represents current requirements for the academic year and may change as the result of the curricular process. This course list does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. If you are interested in pursuing this degree or certificate, we encourage you to meet with an advisor to discuss the requirements at your college for the appropriate catalog year.