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Food and Hospitality Management A.A.S.
Program Available at:
- Brookhaven
- Cedar Valley
- Eastfield
- El Centro
- Mountain View
- North Lake
- Richland
Catalog Year 2023-2024 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Associate of Applied Science
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI Must be Complete
This program was deactivated September 1, 2024 with automatic closure by The Texas Coordinating Board September 1, 2027.
For more information, visit the Dallas College Hospitality Management webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Food and Hospitality Management associate degree. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn an Associate of Applied Science (A.A.S.) degree in Food and Hospitality Management. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours (15 hours) required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official degree requirements.
The A.A.S. degree program in Food and Hospitality Management provides students the basic and advanced skills, practice and experience needed to build a professional career as a food service manager. This degree program will equip students to advance into progressively more responsible supervisory roles as their experience and skills develop. Components of the degree program include in-depth supervisory and management theory, guest service as well as hands-on food preparation practice. Practical work experience and academic preparation are also included in this degree to produce well-rounded professionals with the confidence to become leaders in the food and hospitality industry. Courses that complete the degree and the Food and Beverage Specialist Certificate (SC) are noted below. All CHEF, HAMG, IFWA, and RSTO courses must be completed with a “C" or better.
Visit http://www.dallascollege.edu/transfer and select "Transfer from Dallas College," then click on a university to view more information about transferring to that institution. Speak with your success coach to choose courses that will help you to transfer to a specific university.
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 degree requirements.
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE MINIMUM: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
CHEF 1305 – Sanitation and Safety (Course also applies to SC)
CHEF 1301 – Basic Food Preparation Students must possess Texas State recognized Food Handler Certificate by the 4th day of class. (Course also applies to SC)
PSTR 1301 – Fundamentals of Baking Students must possess Texas State Recognized Food Handler Certification to be admitted to class by the 4th class day.
RSTO 1304 – Dining Room Service (Course also applies to SC)
HAMG 1321 – Introduction to Hospitality Industry
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Courses in Semester 1 are taught in 8- and 16-week semesters.
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 2
RSTO 1313 – Hospitality Supervision
RSTO 1325 – Purchasing for Hospitality Operations
RSTO 1306 – Facilities Layout and Design
MATHEMATICS ELECTIVE This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher. There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
ENGL 1301 – Composition I This is a Core course. Must earn a grade of “C" or higher.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit and confirm or update your academic/career path.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Cooperative course.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 3
RSTO 1380 – Cooperative Education - Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager (Students cannot be enrolled in more than one external learning course in the same semester, including RSTO 1164 and RSTO 1380.)
HAMG 2307 – Hospitality Marketing and Sales
RSTO 2301 – Principles of Food and Beverage Controls (Course also applies to SC)
HUMANITIES/FINE ARTS ELECTIVE * This is a Core course.
CHOOSE ONE:
- SPCH 1311 – Introduction to Speech Communication This is a Core course.
- SPCH 1315 – Public Speaking This is a Core course. OR
- SPCH 1321 – Business and Professional Communication This is a Core course.
* There are several options to fulfill this requirement. See your success coach for a specific list.
SEMESTER 3 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with a faculty advisor or success coach regarding placement for the Practicum course.
Total Hours: 15
SEMESTER 4
RSTO 1301 – Beverage Management (Course also applies to SC)
IFWA 1318 – Nutrition for the Food Service Professional
RSTO 2307 – Catering This is the capstone course for this award.
CHOOSE ONE:
- PSYC 2301 – General Psychology This is a Core course. OR
- SOCI 1301 – Introduction to Sociology This is a Core course.
TRVM 1201 – Customer Sales and Service (Course also applies to SC)
RSTO 1164 – Practicum-Education-Restaurant-Culinary and Catering Management (Students cannot be enrolled in more than one external learning course in the same semester, including RSTO 1164 and RSTO 1380.) (Course also applies to SC)
SEMESTER 4 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Food and Beverage Specialist Certificate and the Food and Hospitality Management A.A.S.
- Sign up for commencement.
- Join the Alumni Network!
Total Hours: 15
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 60 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS