Hospitality Studies, Associate in Applied Science (HOSP)
The Hospitality Studies program offers distinct concentrations, introducing students to the essential skills and concepts to prepare students for a career in hospitality services. Students develop the necessary skills and knowledge through hands-on applications, experiential learning, exploring new technologies, and understanding key trends driving the hospitality industry. The curriculum contains a core of required courses, general education requirements, and students complete a 180-hour internship experience. Students can choose their pathway into one of the three distinct concentrations: Foodservice Management, Hospitality Studies General, or Meeting and Event Planning.
Courses
- ACC 100 — Applied Accounting
- ACC 111 — Financial Accounting
- BUS 100 — Introduction to Business
- BUS 104 — Mathematics for Business
- BUS 130 — Business Communication
- BUS 210 — Principles of Management
- BUS 214 — Organizational Behavior
- BUS 215 — Human Resource Management
- CS 100 — Introduction to Information Technology
- CUL 210 — Foodservice Purchasing
- CUL 215 — Menu Planning and Cost Control
- ECO 210 — Macroeconomic Principles
- ENG 100 — English Composition I
- HRM 105 — Explore the Hospitality Industry
- HRM 115 — Introduction to Culinary and Sanitation
- HRM 140 — Tourism: Principles, Practices, Philosophies
- HRM 145 — Sales and Marketing in Hospitality
- HRM 155 — Managing Lodging Operations
- HRM 162 — Hospitality Law
- HRM 199 — Hospitality Studies Internship (3 credit)
- HRM 253 — Restaurant Management
- HRM 254 — Catering and Event Planning
- HRM 255 — Beverage Management