(Associate of Applied Sciences Degree)
El Centro only
- Students pursuing this award program are required to meet Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards and course prerequisites.
- Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by the college awarding the degree.
Degree Plan Code: AAS.FOOD.SERV.10
The Food and Hospitality Service Program trains students to assume a variety of responsible positions in the food and hospitality industry.
The Food and Hospitality Service degree is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of the American Culinary Federation.
Students pursuing this award program are required to achieve an appropriate minimum assessment score eligible for DMAT 0091 and DREA 0091 OR above OR concurrent enrollment when registering for Food and Hospitality courses.
SEMESTER I
| HAMG 1321 |
Introduction to Hospitality Industry* |
3 |
| # CHEF 1305 |
Sanitation and Safety |
3 |
| ENGL 1301 |
Composition I |
3 |
| +++Elective |
MATH Elective |
3 |
|
|
12 |
SEMESTER II
SEMESTER III
| # CHEF 2331 |
Advanced Food Preparation |
3 |
| RSTO 1304 |
Dining Room Service |
3 |
| HAMG 2307 |
Hospitality Marketing and Sales |
3 |
| ++Elective |
Humanities/Fine Arts |
3 |
|
|
12 |
SEMESTER IV
| CHEF 1441 |
American Regional Cuisine OR |
4 |
| # CHEF 1445 |
International Cuisine |
(4) |
| RSTO 1325 |
Purchasing for Hospitality Operations |
3 |
| IFWA 1318 |
Nutrition for the Food Service Professional |
3 |
| # RSTO 1380 |
Cooperative Education-Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager |
3 |
|
|
13 |
SEMESTER V
| RSTO 1306 |
Facilities Layout and Design |
3 |
| RSTO 2301 |
Principles of Food and Beverage Controls |
3 |
| RSTO 2280 |
Cooperative Education-Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager |
2 |
| +Elective |
Food and Hospitality Service Elective |
3 |
|
|
11 |
| Minimum Hours Required |
|
60 |
+Food and Hospitality Service Elective - must be selected from the following:
++Humanities/Fine Arts Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Humanities/Fine Arts.
+++MATH Elective - must be selected from the AAS Core Options for Mathematics.
#This course must be completed with a grade of "C" or better.
*HAMG 1321 is recommended for those interested in Commercial Food Service such as restaurants.
NOTE: Students enrolling in this program who plan to transfer to a four-year institution should consult an advisor or counselor regarding transfer requirements and the transferability of these courses to the four-year institution of their choice.
