Curriculum Requirements
As a student in this program, you are required to complete a minimum of 31 credit hours with a grade point average of no lower than C (2.0). For this certificate, you must successfully complete:
| ACC-101 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS-224 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| CUL-100 | Culinary Fundamentals | 3 |
| CUL-105 | Culinary Fundamentals Lab | 1 |
| CUL-190 | Food and Beverage Cost Controls | 3 |
| HOS-100 | Introduction to Tourism | 3 |
| HOS-101 | Principles of Hotel and Resort Management | 3 |
| HOS-105 | Orientation to Hospitality | 1 |
| HOS-135 | Front Office Management | 3 |
| HOS-220 | Hospitality Marketing and Sales | 3 |
| HOS-232 | Event Management | 3 |
| HPE-111 | First Aid and Basic Life Support | 1 |
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| Non-credit Program Requirement: 300 hours of Work Experience* | |
*Students are required to complete 300 hours of work experience in culinary arts and hospitality while enrolled in the Culinary Arts or Hospitality and Tourism Management certificate programs. Professional work experience complements classroom learning and hands-on labs by providing students with real-world career training.
Sample Schedule
The schedule below shows how the requirements for this certificate may be met in two semesters. For some students, fulfilling certificate requirements may take more than two semesters to complete. When planning your schedule, you should consult with your advisor.
First Semester (17 Credit Hours)
| ACC-101 | Principles of Financial Accounting | 4 |
| BUS-224 | Human Resource Management | 3 |
| CUL-190 | Food and Beverage Cost Controls | 3 |
| HOS-100 | Introduction to Tourism | 3 |
| HOS-101 | Principles of Hotel and Resort Management | 3 |
| HOS-105 | Orientation to Hospitality | 1 |
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| Non-credit Program Requirement: 300 hours of Work Experience* | |
Second Semester (14 Credit Hours)
| CUL-100 | Culinary Fundamentals | 3 |
| CUL-105 | Culinary Fundamentals Lab | 1 |
| HOS-135 | Front Office Management | 3 |
| HOS-220 | Hospitality Marketing and Sales | 3 |
| HOS-232 | Event Management | 3 |
| HPE-111 | First Aid and Basic Life Support | 1 |
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| Non-credit Program Requirement: 300 hours of Work Experience* | |
*Students are required to complete 300 hours of work experience in culinary arts and hospitality while enrolled in the Culinary Arts or Hospitality and Tourism Management certificate programs. Professional work experience complements classroom learning and hands-on labs by providing students with real-world career training.