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Planner for Hotel/Restaurant Management - Hospitality Management (A.A.S.)


Official Title of Major: Hotel/Restaurant Management - Hospitality Management, A.A.S.

Total Credit Hours: Minimum of 61

About the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism Institute - see www.aacc.edu

Accreditation: The Hotel/Restaurant Management Culinary Arts Concentration Associate of Applied Science degree and the Hotel/Restaurant Management Baking and Pastry Arts Concentration Associate of Applied Science degree is accredited by the American Culinary Federation Education Foundation Accrediting Commission (ACFEFAC).  The Hotel/Restaurant Management Hospitality Management Concentration Associate of Applied Science degree is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA).

Purpose: Prepares students for entry-level supervisory positions in the hospitality industry or for specialized industry management training programs. An internship course and a range of hotel and restaurant operation management courses provide students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and specialty experience in restaurants, hotels, health care facilities or meeting and conference planning.

Uniform:  Students are required to wear an approved chef uniform for production classes. See course description for specifics.

Areas of Concentration: This degree requires that students choose a concentration in one of three areas. A concentration is a structured plan of study within a degree program. The number of credit hours and particular course requirements for a concentration may vary, as listed below.  To achieve a concentration, students must receive credit for every course requirement listed under that concentration.

Hotel/Restaurant Management - Hospitality Management (AAS.HRM.HOSPITALITY): The Hospitality Management area of concentration prepares students for employment in the hospitality industry with essential skills and content in hospitaity operations. This concentration will integrate major business segments of the hospitality industry. This area of concentration offers the student essential courses both in hotel and food and beverage operations management. The Hospitality Management area of concentration requires 18 credit hours within the chosen concentration.

Faculty Contact:  Donnisha Grant, Assistant Director (410-777-2314)

Courses to improve skills and prepare for college-level classes may be needed. It is best to see an advisor as you plan your education.

Course/Advising Notes: ________________________________________________________________________

 

Note: Some of the courses on this planner simultaneously meet requirements for this degree and the related Event Planning and Catering (certificate)  and the Hospitality Management (certificate)  as indicated below.

Term 1

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 101 - Academic Writing and Research 1  OR
ENG 101A - Academic Writing and Research 1  
3 credit hours    
COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication  OR
COM 116 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication for Non-Native Speakers  
3 credit hours    
HRM 111 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry  
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
3 credit hours      
HRM 119 - Certification in Sanitation  
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
1 credit hour      
HRM 121 - Introduction to Cooking 
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
Prerequisite: A current ServSafe®  sanitation certification, HRM 119, or permission of the Director of the HCAT Institute.
3 credit hours      
HRM 140 - Event Planning  
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
3 credit hours      

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2   3 credit hours     
Mathematics General Education Requirement 3 credit hours    
HRM 240 - Meeting and Conference Planning  
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
3 credit hours     
HRM 251 - Food and Beverage Operations Management  
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
3 credit hours     
HRM 253 - Catering Management  
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
3 credit hours     

Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTA 100 - Computing and Information Technology   3 credit hours     
HRM or ESI Elective 3 credit hours    
BPA 171 - Principles of Supervision  
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
3 credit hours     
HRM 232 - World Culture and Cuisine: A Social Science Perspective  
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
3 credit hours     
HRM 260 - Purchasing and Cost Controls  
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
Prerequisite: HRM 111 and either HRM 121 or HRM 124 or permission of the Director of the HCAT Institute.
3 credit hours     

Term 4

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
Biological & Physical Sciences GER
Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should choose a four-credit lab science general education course.
3 credit hours    
Wellness Requirement 3 credit hours    
BPA 127 - Digital Marketing and Analytics  OR
BPA 125 - Principles of Marketing  
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
3 credit hours     
HRM 256 - Hotel Property Management  
(SPRING ONLY) (MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
3 credit hours     
HRM 275 - Internship in Hotel/ Restaurant Management  
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
Prerequisites: HRM 251 & HRM 260
 
3 credit hours     

 

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