Mar 29, 2024  
2020-21 Undergraduate Bulletin 
    
2020-21 Undergraduate Bulletin ARCHIVED

Hospitality Administration, B.S.



This program helps prepare students for careers in travel and tourism, theme parks, marinas, hotels, resorts, conference centers, inns, clubs and all areas of food service. Opportunities exist in operations, as well as support areas of this vast industry.

University Core Curriculum Requirements


A. Communication


B. Mathematics


C. Life and Physical Science


D. Language, Philosophy and Culture


E. Creative Arts


F. American History


G. Government/Political Science


Six hours from:


H. Social and Behavioral Science


I. Component Area Option


School of Human Sciences Core Requirements


Hospitality Administration Major


The Hospitality Administration, Major  will consist of a 54 hour core and one of the following 18 hour focus areas:

  • Lodging
  • Restaurant
  • Meeting Planning
  • Travel and Tourism
  • Culinary

General Electives


The student may be required to complete additional elective hours to complete the degree.  University Core Curriculum co-requisite lab hours will be applied to this area of the degree.

Degree Total Hours: 120


Grade Requirements


  • A grade of at least C in each freshman English course (ENGL 1301 , ENGL 1302 )
  • A C average in work completed in the major field
  • A C average in work completed in the minor field

The required averages are based on those SFA courses taken in each category that are included in the student’s official degree plan (CAPP).  Transfer and advanced placement coursework are not included in GPA calculations.

Texas Success Initiative Program


All students must satisfy provisions of the Texas Success Initiative program.  See TSI information  elsewhere in this bulletin.

Degree Map


Click here for the Hospitality Administration, Degree Map .