Hospitality Services Management
Associate of Applied Science Degree (AAS)
This program of study introduces students to the range of skills and credentials required for a successful career in the expanding field of hospitality services. Students entering the program may choose from three specializations: Convention and Meeting Management, Restaurant and Food Service Operations, or Lodging Management. Successful graduates will be prepared to enter the workforce as management trainees or to continue on to four-year academic programs. Working closely with the Department Chair and Advising is strongly recommended.
A complete listing of all courses to be required in the new program.
The courses with asterisks are being developed in consultation with the Hospitality Institute Director.
| Required General Education Courses |
21-22 credits
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| English Composition I (EGL 101) |
3
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| English Composition II (EGL 132 recommended) |
3
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| Speech |
3
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| NTR 101 Introductory Nutrition or NTR 110 Introduction to Food Science |
3
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| Social Science |
3
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| Math (MAT 112 or higher) |
3
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| General Education Elective (chosen from approved General Education list) |
3-4
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| Program Concentration |
34 credits
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| Intro to Hospitality Industry (HSM 151) |
3
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| Food Service Operations (HSM 163) |
3
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| Sanitation (HSM 155) |
1
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| Hospitality Sales & Marketing (HSM 253) |
3
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| Principles of Management (MGT 161) or Human Resource Management (MGT 261) |
3
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| Accounting for Managers (ACC 103) |
3
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| Hotel and Resort Operations I (HSM 162) |
3
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| *Hospitality Computer Applications (HSM 211) |
3
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| *Supervision in the Hospitality Industry (HSM 207) |
3
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| *Understanding Hospitality Law (HSM 255) |
3
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| *Managing Service in Food & Beverage Operations (HSM 210) |
3
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| *Hospitality Seminar (capstone course) (HSM 276) |
3
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| Conference and Event Management |
6 credits
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| Catering and Banquet Planning (HSM 156) |
3
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| *Convention Management and Service (HSM 152) |
3
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| Food and Beverage Management |
6 credits
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| *Food and Beverage Purchasing and Cost Control (HSM 202) |
3
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| *Bar and Beverage Management (HSM 204) |
3
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| Lodging Management |
6 credits
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| Hotel and Resort Operations II (HSM 263) |
3
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| *Security and Loss Prevention Management (HSM 264) |
3
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