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

Award: Associate of Applied Science degree, A.A.S.

Code: AAS.HRM.HOSPITALITY

Total Credit Hours: Minimum of 61

About the Hotel, Culinary Arts and Tourism (HCAT) Institute

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  and the  as indicated below.

Term 1

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
OR	3 credit hours
OR	3 credit hours
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT) Prerequisite: A current ServSafe®  sanitation certification, HRM 119, or permission of the Director of the HCAT Institute.
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)

Term 2

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
Mathematics General Education Requirement	3 credit hours
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)

Term 3

Course Name	Credits	Term Taken	Grade
HRM or ESI Elective	3 credit hours
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT) Prerequisite: HRM 111 and either HRM 121 or HRM 124 or permission of the Director of the HCAT Institute.

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
OR   (MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)	3 credit hours
(SPRING ONLY) (MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT)
(MEETS CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENT) Prerequisites: HRM 251 & HRM 260