This program prepares the student for entry-level management positions in the hospitality industry. According to the National Restaurant Association, 40,000 new entry-level managers will be needed in the near future, making this one of the fastest growing career fields.

Students completing the associate degree program must achieve a minimum grade of "C" for each required and sub-choice (emphasis tracks) in hospitality and tourism management courses.

For department information or additional degree requirements, go to the Technology and Occupational Studies, College of department page.

For related information from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, http://www.bls.gov/ooh/food-preparation-and-serving/home.htm

Total Credits Required 60

General Education16
EN 111 College Composition I [EFFC] 4
General Education Electives12
Choose 12 credit hours from the following categories:
    Effective Communication Elective (4-8 cr.)
    Quantitative Reasoning Elective (4 cr.)
    Social Responsibility in a Diverse World Elective (4-8 cr.)
    Integrative Thinking Elective (4 cr.)
    Human Expression Elective (4 cr.)
    Perspectives on Society Elective (4 cr.)
    Scientific Inquiry Elective (4 cr.)

Technical Concentration38-39
HM 101 Hospitality Math 4
HM 111 Food Service Sanitation 2
HM 112 Introduction to the Tourism and Hospitality Industry 4
HM 115 Professional Cooking I 4
HM 120 Professional Cooking II or4
     HM 240 Introduction to Lodging Operations (3 cr.)
HM 201 Food Service Nutrition 3
HM 210 Supervision in the Hospitality Industry 4
HM 214 Cost Control for the Hospitality Industry 4
HM 221 Hospitality Services Management (4 cr.) or3-4
     HM 260 Front Office Operations (3 cr.)
HM 225 Banquets and Catering 4
HM 226 Purchasing for the Hospitality Industry 2

Electives5-6