Hospitality/Food Management - Associate of Applied Science Degree

Code: F_AAS_HOSF
Campus: Larimer

This program offers a range of courses that provide training in the various aspects of the hospitality industry. The program is designed to prepare students with the necessary skills and knowledge for careers that include management positions in the lodging, catering, tourism, institutional services and restaurant fields.Students participate in four culinary laboratory courses, as well as two practicums and one capstone course. During these courses, students receive applied experiences in both the food service and operations of the hospitality industry.National Restaurant Association certification is available for a number of the courses offered in the program. Additionally, ServeSafe® certification is awarded upon successful completion of CUA 101 - Food Safety and Sanitation. Students must earn a "C" or better in all Required Courses applied to the degree program.Assessment testing is required for all students.

Students who place into ENG 090 (or above), and MAT 099 (or above), and REA 090 (or above), may begin this program of study. Students scoring below this level should consult with a faculty member before registering for courses in this program of study.

Proposed Program Concentrations:

Changes are contemplated in the requirements for the A.A.S. Degree in Hospitality/Food Management that would create more specific degree concentrations in Food Service Management and Hospitality Management. Interested students should contact a program advisor at the Larimer Campus regarding the status of these proposed changes.

Required Courses

Credits

HOS 110 Introduction to Hospitality

3

CUA 101 Food Safety and Sanitation

2

HOS 112 Baking/Pastry

4

HOS 120 Service Management

3

HOS 121 Food Preparation

4

HOS 188 Practicum I Code: (Food or Operations)

2

HOS 240 Purchasing and Menu Planning

3

HOS 241 Pantry and Deli Production

4

HOS 242 Hotel Sales and Marketing

3

HOS 250 Hospitality Cost Control

3

HOS 251 Hotel Operations

3

HOS 252 Advanced Food Preparation

4

HOS 280 Internship Code: (Food or Operations)

2

HOS 288 Practicum II Code: (Food or Operations)

2

HWE 100 Human Nutrition

3

Total Required Credits

45

Required General Education Courses

Credits

(Students must see program faculty for specific courses that must be selected from the A.A.S. approved list.)

ENG 121 English Composition I

3

MAT 107 Career Mathematics

3

Arts and Humanities or Social Science Elective*

3

General Studies Elective*

3

Science Elective*

3

Total Required General Education Credits

15

Total Required Credits for A.A.S. Degree

60

Note:

* Electives must be selected from the Approved General Education Electives List for the A.A.S. Degree.