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Food and Hospitality Foundations Certificate

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Program Available at:

  • El Centro

Catalog Year 2022-2023 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.

Degree Type Level 1 Certificate

GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher

TSI May be Exempt

 

​​This program deactivated September 1, 2023; automatic closure September 1, 2026.​

For more information, visit the Dallas College Culinary Arts webpage and your success coach at your campus.

This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Food and Hospitality Foundations Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Food and Hospitality Foundations Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

This Level I certificate is designed to provide the student with the skills necessary to obtain employment as a food and hospitality worker. Students will gain an in-depth understanding of the hospitality industry, food safety and sanitation, supervisory management as well as basics of guests service, food preparation and bakery production. This certificate is a building block towards the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Food and Hospitality Management. Courses that complete the Food and Hospitality Foundations Certificate are noted below.

Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.

SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS

All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.

CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 15 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

SEMESTER 1

CHEF 1305 – Sanitation and Safety

CHEF 1301 – Basic Food Preparation Students must possess Texas State Recognized Food Handler Certification to be admitted to class by the 4th class day.

PSTR 1301 – Fundamentals of Baking Students must possess Texas State Recognized Food Handler Certification to be admitted to class by the 4th class day.

SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Courses in Semester 1 are taught in 8- and 16-week semesters. 

  2. Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path and program of study.

    ​Total Hours: 9​

SEMESTER 2

RSTO 1304 – Dining Room Service This is the capstone course for this award.

HAMG 1321 – Introduction to Hospitality Industry

SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS

  1. Meet with your success coach to apply for the Food and Hospitality Foundations Certificate.
  2. Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search. 

    Total Hours: 6​  

DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 15 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS

Updated July 22, 2025