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(Level I Certificate)
El Centro only
- Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet 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: C1.FOOD/HOSP.FND
This level-one certificate is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to obtain employment as a food and hospitality worker. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the hospitality industry, food safety and sanitation, supervisory management as well as basics of guests service, food preparation and bakery production. This level-one certificate is waived from TSI requirements as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment. This certificate is a building block towards the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Food and Hospitality Management.
All CHEF, HAMG, PSTR, and RSTO courses must be completed with a "C" or better.
| CREDIT HOURS |
SEMESTER I
| HAMG 1321 | Introduction to Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| CHEF 1305 | Sanitation and Safety | 3 |
| # CHEF 1301 | Basic Food Preparation | 3 |
| 9 |
SEMESTER II
| RSTO 1313 | Hospitality Supervision | 3 |
| RSTO 1304 | Dining Room Service | 3 |
| PSTR 1301 | Fundamentals of Baking | 3 |
| 9 |
| Minimum Hours | 18 |
Additional requirements include the following:
# Students must possess Texas State recognized Food Handler Certification to be admitted to class on the first day.
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.
