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Hospitality and Tourism Food & Beverage - Associate of Applied Science

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The Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality and Tourism prepares the graduate for an entry-level position in tourism. There are two options available – Food and Beverage/Culinary Arts and Lodging and Tourism. Training is offered in supervision, communication, marketing, finance, and operations. This program is designed for those entering the field as well as individuals already employed in the industry who want to upgrade their skills.

general education

Course required from Area I, II, III or IV, V or VI, and VII

15-16

Area I: Communications

Area II: Mathematics

Area III: Laboratory Science

or Area IV: Social/Behavioral Sciences

Area V: Humanities

or Area VI: Creative and Fine Arts

Area VII: Flexible (General Education Elective(s)

Institutional Requirements

1-3

course- Introduction to College Studies

or course - First-Year Seminar

or course - Honors First Year Seminar

technical requirements

course MS EXCEL

3

course Introduction to Hospitality Industry

or course Introduction to Business

3

course Hospitality Supervision

or course Principles of Management

3

course Safety, Security and Sanitation in Hospitality Operations

or course Culinary Arts Kitchen Orientation

3

course Internship I

or course Culinary Arts Internship

3

course Food Production Management I

3

course Food Production Management II

3

course Culinary Arts Fundamentals I

3

course Culinary Arts Fundamentals II

3

course Banquet/Catering Production

3

course Culinary Arts Capstone

3

Electives to bring the total credits to 60

11-8

Total Hours

60

Curriculum Notes

General Education - see General Education section of the catalog for a full list of courses.
General Education/Technical Requirement - course is a technical requirement and must be completed regardless of transfer credit awarded.
Institutional Requirements - if institutional requirements are waived additional elective credits will be required.
FYEX Requirement - may be waived if student has 30 or more transfer credits.
MATH 1215 - may be waived if student tests into a higher-level math course.
Prerequisites - all prerequisite course(s) must be completed with a C or higher.
Electives - any course which will bring total credits for the degree to 60. Additional courses may be required if Institutional requirement(s) are waived.