Certificate Graduation Requirements

Refer to Academic Regulations on Graduation Requirements .

Special Conditions

Financial Aid: This program has not been approved by the U.S. Department of Education for eligibility for federal student aid. Students enrolled in this program may not be eligible to receive financial aid from the U.S. Department of Education (Pell Grants, SEOG, Federal Work-Study, Direct Loans or PLUS loans) or the Maryland Higher Education Commission (Educational Assistance Grants, Senatorial Scholarships or Delegate Scholarships). For current information on eligible programs, contact Financial Aid by calling 410-777-2203, emailing finaid@aacc.edu or stopping by a Financial Aid office.

Statewide Tuition Reduction Program

This program of study may be designated a Statewide Tuition Reduction Program. This means that some residents of Maryland (refer to the Tuition, Fees and Payments  section of this catalog) enrolled in this program of study by the first day of the term may be eligible for in-county tuition rates for courses required for program completion. It is the student’s responsibility to confirm that this program still maintains a Statewide Program status before enrolling. Please refer to the college’s Accounts Receivable Office to confirm this designation.

Certificate Requirements: 19 credits

• HRM 119 - Certification in Sanitation 1 credit hour
• HRM 121 - Introduction to Cooking 3 credit hours
• HRM 124 - Introduction to Baking and Pastry 3 credit hours
• HRM 111 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry 3 credit hours
• HRM 190 - Food Science and Nutritional Cooking 3 credit hours
• HRM 251 - Food and Beverage Operations Management 3 credit hours

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• HRM 123 - Cooking Techniques 1 3 credit hours

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• HRM 203 - European Pastry, Torte and Gateau 3 credit hours

Program Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this program, students will be able to:

1. Apply accepted professional standards and codes of conduct in the workplace.
2. Explain hospitality, culinary and baking terminology.
3. Analyze methods of service and for all hospitality operations.
4. Discuss food and dietary issues from a nutrition and health perspective.
5. Operate commercial kitchen equipment in a safe and efficient manner.
6. Demonstrate proper cooking, baking and sanitation techniques.
7. Analyze marketing strategies to serve the current needs of the hospitality industry.
8. Discuss contemporary hospitality and culinary trends.
9. Apply accepted nutrition standards that lead to positive health benefits.
10. Apply appropriate math skills to culinary and baking and pastry arts operations and business environments.

This program aligns with the college’s core competencies.

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