Maddox took a tourism elective class in high school and thinks that a career in tourism or hospitality management might be good career choice for him. He decides to go community college to first earn his associate degree, and then hopefully transfer to a four-university. What type of associate degree should Maddox obtain?

Question

Maddox took a tourism elective class in high school and thinks that a career in tourism or hospitality management might be good career choice for him. He decides to go community college to first earn his associate degree, and then hopefully transfer to a four-university. What type of associate degree should Maddox obtain?

a
Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S)

b
Culinary degree

c
Associate of Arts (A.A.)

d
Associate of Science (A.S)

Answer 1

c) Associate of Arts (A.A.)

Obtaining an Associate of Arts degree would provide Maddox with a good foundation in liberal arts and general education courses, which can be beneficial for a future career in tourism or hospitality management. It can also make it easier for him to transfer to a four-year university to continue his education and pursue a Bachelor's degree in the field.