Spa Management Certificate
The spa and wellness industry is growing rapidly as people focus more on healthy living. This certificate prepares students for career opportunities in a variety of spa facilities including hotels, resorts, cruise ships, day spas, salons, medical spas, and fitness centers. Students will develop skills to supervise day to day operations, oversee massage and skin therapists, nutritionists and other health and wellness specialists while ensuring that clients feel pampered in a relaxed atmosphere. This certificate also complements the Massage Therapy Certificate. With just five additional courses, these students can earn a second credential to prepare them for a supervisory or management role in the spa industry.
Spa Management
| Course ID | Course | Theory | Lab | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOS110G | Introduction to Hospitality Management | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Classroom 3, Lab 0, Total 3 | ||||
| HOS244G | Introduction to the Spa Industry | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Classroom 3, Lab 0, Total 3 | ||||
| MASS150G | Physiology of Wellness | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Classroom 2, Lab 0, Total 2 | ||||
| HOS210G | Customer Service | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Classroom 3, Lab 0, Total 3 | ||||
| HOS175G | Hospitality Marketing and Sales | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Classroom 3, Lab 0, Total 3 | ||||
| or | ||||
| HOS225G | Hospitality Law | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Classroom 3, Lab 0, Total 3 | ||||
| BIOL150G | Nutrition | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Classroom 3, Lab 2, Total 4 | ||||
| Choose one of the following three: | ||||
| HOS280G | Hospitality Internship | 0 | 9 | 3 |
| Classroom 0, Lab 9, Total 3 | ||||
| HOS275G | Professional Development | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Classroom 3, Lab 0, Total 3 | ||||
| HOS150G | Hotel Operations | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Classroom 3, Lab 0, Total 3 | ||||
| Total Credits | 21 | |||
Additional Information
These Certificate programs are designed for students wishing to specialize in one area of hospitality: Hotel/Restaurant Management, Spa Management, or Event & Meeting Planning Management. Many credits in each certificate program may be applied toward a degree in Hospitality Management or may serve as a stand-alone certificate for professionals preparing for a career change or advancement opportunities.
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