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    Oct 13, 2024  
2024-2025 Academic Catalog

Graduation Map: Hospitality Management, AAS


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Program Overview

Available completely online or on campus, the Associate of Applied Science in Hospitality Management provides an in-depth look at the hospitality industry and concentrates on lodging, tourism, food service and business management. Students completing this degree are prepared for middle management jobs in the hospitality/tourism industry, including lodging, resorts, conference and convention centers, restaurants, contract services, theme parks and travel/tourism-related operations.

ACTS Course Numbers
The Arkansas Course Transfer System (ACTS) contains information about the transferability of courses within Arkansas public colleges and universities. Students are guaranteed the transfer of applicable credits and equitable treatment in the application of credits for admissions and degree requirements. Go to https://adhe.edu/students-parents/transfer-info-for-students for more information.

Degree Requirements
-This degree requires successful completion of 60 credit hours.
-A minimum 2.00 cumulative grade point average required for graduation.
-Students must earn a grade of “C” or better in all degree specific courses taken.
-This program of study includes special program fees beyond current tuition and college fees.
-Satisfaction of all financial obligations due to the college is required for graduation.

-Please note: additional prerequisite courses may be required if minimum placement test scores are not met. 

Career Opportunities
Expeditor/Working the Pass * Waiter & Waitresses * Management Trainee* Owner * Assistant Unit Manager* Unit Manager* Director of Purchasing* Food and Beverage Director *District Manager * Director of Training * General Manager * Regional Manager * Director of Operations * Chief Operating Officer * Owner*
(This is not a comprehensive list of positions that you will be qualified for upon completion of the program).

Semester One


Complete all 15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  HOSP 21343  Food and Beverage Management 3    
  CULA 13013  Applied Foodservice Sanitation 3    
  HOSP 10133  Introduction to Hospitality 3    
  HOSP 20333  Professional Study of Beverage and Wine OR HOSP 21933  Professional Mixology 3    
  MATH 11103  Mathematical Reasoning OR  MATH 11003  College Algebra 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Two


Complete all 15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  HOSP 21033  Fundamentals of Tourism 3    
  ENGL 10103  English Composition I 3    
  HOSP 21443  Resort Management 3    
  HOSP 20933  Lodging Operations 3    
  HOSP 23033  Food Production for Hospitality 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Three


Complete all 15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  ENGL 10203  English Composition II 3    
  CPSI 10003  Computer Concepts 3    
  HOSP 23133  Gaming Operations 3    
  Elective - work with advisor to select electives from the appropriate track below 3    
  Elective - work with advisor to select electives from the appropriate track below 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR

Semester Four


Complete all 15 Hours

Course/Requirement Credits Semester Taken Grade
  Social Science (select one): ANTH 20103  Cultural Anthropology OR SOCI 10103  Introduction to Sociology 3    
  BUSI 10103  Introduction to Business 3    
  Elective - work with advisor to select appropriate electives from one track below 3    
  Elective - work with advisor to select appropriate electives from one track below 3    
  Elective - work with advisor to select appropriate electives from one track below 3    

PROGRESS CHECK WITH ADVISOR - APPLY FOR GRADUATION

Hospitality Management Electives


Work with advisor to select appropriate track for academic and career goals - must complete all required courses in chosen tract.

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT TRACK:

COMPLETE HOSP 20433  Dining Room Operations HOSP 20633  Practicum  HOSP 21153  Hospitality Marketing & Sales HOSP 21233  Hospitality Facilities HOSP 20233  The Restaurant Industry

 

CULINARY ARTS TRACK:

COMPLETE BAKG 13013  Baking I CULA 13033  Food Production II CULA 13043  Stocks, Sauces, and Soups CULA 13053  Garde Manger HOSP 20633  Practicum

 

DIETARY MANAGER TRACK:

COMPLETE CULA 13503  Introduction to Food Science CULA 23073  Healthy Foods/Nutrition OR HEAL 20003  Nutrition CULA 23353  Nutrition for Dietary Managers CULA 23403  Internship for Dietary Managers HOSP 10233  Product ID & Quantity Food Purchasing

Total 60 Credit Hours


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