For more information, visit the Dallas College Hospitality webpage and your academic advisor at the Richland Campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Hospitality, Exhibitions and Event Management – Certificate in Meetings. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn the Hospitality, Exhibitions and Event Management – Certificate in Meetings. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
The certificate provides the student with skills required to work in the event and meeting planning industry. Courses that complete the Level I Certificate in Meetings are noted below.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
Catalog Year 2021-2022 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level 1 Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 22 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
TRVM 1391 – Special Topics in Travel and Tourism
TRVM 1325 – Introduction to Exposition and Trade Show Management
ELECTIVE – Choose one course. HAMG 1317, TRVM 1327, TRVM 1291, TRVM 2341, TRVM 2355, TRVM 1345, HAMG 1321
CHOOSE ONE:
- TRVM 2301 – Introduction to Convention/Meeting Management OR
- HAMG 2330 – Convention and Group Management Services
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with a career advisor to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with Program Coordinator to discuss student club and area of interest.
- Meet with a faculty or career advisor regarding placement for the Cooperative course.
Total Hours: 11-12
SEMESTER 2
TRVM 2331 – Convention and Exposition Law and Ethics
TRVM 2333 – Applied Convention/Meeting Management
TRVM 2300 – Applied Industry Software Products
CHOOSE ONE:
- TRVM 1280 – Cooperative Education-Tourism and Travel Services Management OR
- TRVM 2480 – Cooperative Education-Tourism and Travel Services Management
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your advisor to request an official program of study audit and confirm your career path.
- Meet with your advisor to apply for the Certificate in Meetings Completion.
Total Hours: 11-13
PATHWAY TOTAL: 22-25 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS