Degree Type: Associate of General Studies Degree, AGS
Pathway: Business, Technology and Public Service
More Options: Classroom Based, Remote Real-Time, Hyflex, Online, Hybrid
Program Length: 4 semesters
Location: Centennial
Even as the hospitality industry faces challenging times, it continues to be a tremendously
popular field, drawing many service-oriented men and women. A degree from Pikes Peak
puts you ahead of the pack, giving you much more than a foot in the door. This new
college program will develop your leadership and problem-solving skills, making you
a job candidate that hotels, restaurants, event planners and others will want to hire.
Hospitality students can take a variety of classes that prepare them for a career in hotels, restaurants and more.
Provides a basic Knowledge of the planning and development of an event or meeting, including the budgeting, arranging of entertainment and catering, and the lodging of participants.
Challenges a food and beverage manager faces in developing a solid customer base is presented in this course. Topics include principles of food production and service management, including menu planning, purchasing, storage, beverage management, and food service layout and equipment.
Teaches the skills that can help develop effective supervision and management skills that are essential to success in the industry. Topics include how to recruit, select, and train;increase productivity;control labor costs;communicate effectively;manage conflict and change ; and use time management techniques.
view in catalogProgram Learning Outcomes (PLO) are competencies with which you will be proficient
at the completion of an academic program. Program Learning Outcomes link with course
learning outcomes and competencies.
Upon completion of the Hospitality program, you should be able to:
ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s) or ENG 1021 - English Composition I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s)
ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s) or ENG 1021 - English Composition I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s)
PHI 2005 - Business Ethics AH3 3 Credit Hour(s)
COM 1150 - Public Speaking 3 Credit Hour(s) or COM 1250 - Interpersonal Communication SS3 3 Credit Hour(s)
College Quantitative Literacy
Three (3) credit hours
College Reading & Writing Literacy
Three (3) credit hours
ENG 1031 - Technical Writing I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s) or ENG 1021 - English Composition I CO1 3 Credit Hour(s)
Voices of PPSC
It took me four years to finally graduate from PPSC because I was a single mom working a job. I hardly had time to study but utilized the resources I had to help me with homework like TRIO and DSSS. I took advantage of tutoring sessions and I practically lived in the Math center! I received help from the Child Development Center. So, I was able to study, attend club meetings, maybe workout at the school gym and have time to grab my kids and eat dinner with them.
Alana Lipscomb
PPSC Graduate