2024-2025 Catalog

Fundamentals of Hospitality Certificate

My Academic Plan

Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your degree and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Academic Advisor.

Program Description

This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-semester Fundamentals of Hospitality certificate and enter the workforce. Students explore fundamental management facets of the hotel and event industries. The certificate is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills and knowledge for entry-level career opportunities in the various classifications of hotels, meetings, conventions, expositions, and special events. Students take a nationally recognized test from the Education Foundation of the National Restaurant Association, if passed with a score of 75% or more students receive the ServSafe® Food Protection Manager Certification.

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First Semester

HOS 1010Introduction to Hospitality

3

HOS 1031Planning for Special Events

3

HOS 2051Hotel Operations

3

Total Credit Hours:9

Second Semester

CUA 1001Food Safety and Sanitation

2

HOS 1020Service Management

3

HOS 1040Front Office Procedures

2

Total Credit Hours:7

Total Credit Hours: 16