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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.

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 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  
(English Composition General Education Requirement)
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3 credit hours    
COM 111 - Fundamentals of Oral Communication   
(Arts and Humanities General Education Requirement)
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3 credit hours    
HRM 111 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry   3 credit hours      
HRM 119 - Certification in Sanitation   1 credit hour      
HRM 121 - Introduction to Cooking 
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3 credit hours      
HRM 140 - Event Planning   3 credit hours      

Term 2

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
ENG 102 - Academic Writing and Research 2  
(English Composition General Education Requirement)
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3 credit hours     
Mathematics General Education Requirement  
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3 credit hours    
HRM 240 - Meeting and Conference Planning   3 credit hours     
HRM 251 - Restaurant Management  
3 credit hours     
HRM 253 - Catering Management   3 credit hours     

Term 3

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
CTA 100 - Computing and Information Technology  
(Technology General Education Requirement)
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3 credit hours     
HRM or ESI Elective 3 credit hours    
BPA 171 - Principles of Supervision   3 credit hours     
HRM 232 - World Culture and Cuisine: A Social Science Perspective  
(Social and Behavioral General Education Requirement and Diversity Requirement)
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3 credit hours     
HRM 260 - Purchasing and Cost Controls  
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3 credit hours     

Term 4

Course Name Credits Term Taken Grade
Biological and Physical Sciences General Education Requirement  
Students planning to transfer to a four-year institution should choose a four-credit lab science general education course.
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3 credit hours    
Wellness General Education Requirement  
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3 credit hours    
BPA 127 - Digital Marketing and Analytics  OR
BPA 125 - Principles of Marketing  
3 credit hours     
HRM 256 - Hotel Property Management   3 credit hours     
HRM 275 - HRM Capstone Industry Immersion Experience  
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3 credit hours     

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