Nov 21, 2024

2024-25 Undergraduate Catalog

Hospitality Administration, BS

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The hospitality administration program prepares 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

Three hours from:

ENGL 1301 - Rhetoric and Composition Credit(s): 3
or
ENGL 1303 - Honors Composition: Analysis, Argument and Research Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

SPCH 1315 - Public Speaking Credit(s): 3
SPCH 1318 - Interpersonal Communication Credit(s): 3
SPCH 2333 - Teamwork and Group Communication Credit(s): 3

B. Mathematics

Three hours from:

MATH 1314 - College Algebra Credit(s): 3
MATH 1324 - Finite Mathematics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1332 - Math in Society Credit(s): 3
MATH 1342 - Introduction to Probability and Statistics Credit(s): 3
MATH 1350 - Introduction to Foundations of Mathematics I Credit(s): 3
MATH 2313 - Calculus I Credit(s): 3

C. Life and Physical Science

Six hours from:

ASTR 1303 - Classical and Modern Astronomy Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1307 - Biology for Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1308 - Biology for Non-Science Majors I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 1309 - Biology for Non-Science Majors II Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2301 - Anatomy and Physiology I Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2361 - Plant Form and Function Credit(s): 3
BIOL 2381 - Local Flora or Fauna Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1305 - Intro to Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1311 - General Chemistry I Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1312 - General Chemistry II Credit(s): 3
CHEM 1371 - Chemistry and Society Credit(s): 3
ENVR 1301 - Intro to Environmental Science Credit(s): 3
ERTH 1301 - Earth and Society Credit(s): 3
ERTH 1303 - Earth Science Credit(s): 3
ERTH 1304 - Earth Through Time Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1301 - Mechanics and Heat Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1302 - Electricity, Sound and Light Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1305 - Conceptual Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1307 - Conceptual Physics II Credit(s): 3
PHYS 1310 - Fundamentals of Electronics Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2325 - Technical Physics I Credit(s): 3
PHYS 2326 - Technical Physics II Credit(s): 3

D. Language, Philosophy and Culture

Three hours from:

ENGL 2309 - Introduction to Mythology Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2322 - British Literature to 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2323 - British Literature from 1800 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2327 - American Literature to 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2328 - American Literature from 1865 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2332 - World Literature to 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2333 - World Literature from 1650 Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2335 - Literary Genres Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2341 - Introduction to Literature Credit(s): 3
HIST 2311 - Western Civilization I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2312 - Western Civilization II Credit(s): 3
HIST 2321 - World Civilizations I Credit(s): 3
HIST 2322 - World Civilizations II Credit(s): 3
PHIL 1301 - Introduction to Philosophy Credit(s): 3
PHIL 2306 - Introduction to Ethics Credit(s): 3

E. Creative Arts

Three hours from:

ARTS 1301 - Art Appreciation Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1303 - Art History I (Prehistoric to the 14th century) Credit(s): 3
ARTS 1304 - Art History II (14th Century to the present) Credit(s): 3
DANC 2303 - Dance Appreciation Credit(s): 3
MUMH 1307 - Intro to Music Literature Credit(s): 3
MUSI 1306 - Music Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 1310 - Theatre Appreciation Credit(s): 3
DRAM 2366 - Film and Culture Credit(s): 3

F. American History

Six hours from:

HIST 1301 - United States History I Credit(s): 3
HIST 1302 - United States History II Credit(s): 3

G. Government/Political Science

Six hours from:

GOVT 2305 - Federal Government Credit(s): 3
GOVT 2306 - Texas Government Credit(s): 3

H. Social and Behavioral Science

Three hours from:

ANTH 2351 - Cultural Anthropology Credit(s): 3
ECON 2301 - Principles of Macroeconomics Credit(s): 3
ECON 2302 - Principles of Microeconomics Credit(s): 3
GEOG 1303 - World Regional Geography Credit(s): 3
PSYC 2301 - General Psychology Credit(s): 3
SOCI 1301 - Introduction to Sociology Credit(s): 3

I. Component Area Option

Three hours from:

ENGL 1302 - Research and Argument Credit(s): 3

Three hours from:

BUSI 2304 - Business Communication Credit(s): 3
ENGL 2311 - Technical and Scientific Writing Credit(s): 3
FREN 1311 - Elementary French I Credit(s): 3
FREN 1312 - Elementary French II Credit(s): 3
GERM 1311 - Elementary German I Credit(s): 3
GERM 1312 - Elementary German II Credit(s): 3
PORT 1311 - Elementary Portuguese I Credit(s): 3
PORT 1312 - Elementary Portuguese II Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1311 - Elementary Spanish I Credit(s): 3
SPAN 1312 - Elementary Spanish II Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1301 - Beginning American Sign Language Credit(s): 3
SGNL 1302 - Intermediate American Sign Language Credit(s): 3

School of Human Sciences Core Requirements

HMSC 1300 - Foundations in Human Sciences Credit(s): 3
HMSC 3300 - Professional Leadership in Human Sciences Credit(s): 3

Hospitality Administration Major

Required Courses

CHEF 1201 - Principles of Food Science Lab Credit(s): 2
CHEF 1101 - Principles of Food Science Credit(s): 1
CHEF 1205 - Public Health and Safety Management Credit(s): 2
HAMG 2313 - Principles of Lodging Credit(s): 3
HAMG 1321 - Introduction to the Hospitality Industry Credit(s): 3
HAMG 2330 - Convention and Meeting Planning Credit(s): 3
HAMG 2337 - Hospitality Facility Management Credit(s): 3
HAMG 3307 - Hospitality and Service Promotions Credit(s): 3
HAMG 3331 - Managing the Hospitality Workforce Credit(s): 3
HAMG 4324 - Diversity in the Hospitality Industry Credit(s): 3
HAMG 4380 - Executive Strategies in Hospitality Administration Credit(s): 3
HMSC 4100 - Professional Perspectives in Human Sciences Credit(s): 1
NUTR 2339 - Introductory to Nutrition Credit(s): 3
RSTO 3301 - Bar and Beverage Management Credit(s): 3
RSTO 3325 - Purchasing in the Hospitality Industry Credit(s): 3
RSTO 3305 - Food and Beverage Cost Control in the Hospitality Industry Credit(s): 3
RSTO 4104 - Advanced Culinary Planning and Preparation Credit(s): 1
RSTO 4204 - Advanced Culinary Planning and Preparation Lab Credit(s): 2
RSTO 4107 - Managing the Guest Experience in Hospitality Credit(s): 1
RSTO 4207 - Managing the Guest Experience Lab Credit(s): 2
TRVM 1300 - Introduction to Travel and Tourism Credit(s): 3

Practicum

Note: Practicum students must complete a minimum 300 hour approved industry internship during fall, spring, or summer.

Three hours of:

HMSC 4120 - Practicum Credit(s): 1 to 6

Hospitality Administration Focus Areas

Select one of the following focus areas:

Lodging Focus

Required Courses

RSTO 2307 - Catering and Special Functions Credit(s): 3
HAMG 3180 - Advanced Lodging Operations Credit(s): 1
HAMG 3280 - Advanced Lodging Operations Practicum Credit(s): 2
TRVM 3370 - Destination Management in Tourism Credit(s): 3
TRVM 4317 - Resort Management Credit(s): 3

Lodging Electives

Six hours from:

HAMG 2317 - Club Management Credit(s): 3
RSTO 2125 - Mobile Food Management Credit(s): 1
RSTO 2225 - Mobile Food Management Lab Credit(s): 2
TRVM 4327 - Meetings, Events, Expositions and Technology Credit(s): 3
HMSC 4326 - Field Experiences in Human Sciences Credit(s): 3 to 6
HAMG 4372 - Special Events Production Credit(s): 3

Restaurant Focus

Required Courses

RSTO 2125 - Mobile Food Management Credit(s): 1
RSTO 2225 - Mobile Food Management Lab Credit(s): 2
RSTO 2307 - Catering and Special Functions Credit(s): 3
RSTO 4331 - Food Service Management and Organization Credit(s): 3
HAMG 2317 - Club Management Credit(s): 3

Restaurant Electives

Six hours from:

HAMG 4372 - Special Events Production Credit(s): 3
HMSC 4326 - Field Experiences in Human Sciences Credit(s): 3 to 6
NUTR 4303 - Cultural Aspects of Food Credit(s): 3
TRVM 4317 - Resort Management Credit(s): 3

Meeting Planning Focus

Required Courses

RSTO 2307 - Catering and Special Functions Credit(s): 3
TRVM 3370 - Destination Management in Tourism Credit(s): 3
TRVM 4327 - Meetings, Events, Expositions and Technology Credit(s): 3
HAMG 4372 - Special Events Production Credit(s): 3

Meeting Planning Electives

Six hours from:

HAMG 2317 - Club Management Credit(s): 3
RSTO 2125 - Mobile Food Management Credit(s): 1
RSTO 2225 - Mobile Food Management Lab Credit(s): 2
HMSC 3332 - Consumer Engagement in Digital Channels Credit(s): 3
HMSC 4326 - Field Experiences in Human Sciences Credit(s): 3 to 6
TRVM 4317 - Resort Management Credit(s): 3

Travel and Tourism Focus

Required Courses

TRVM 3370 - Destination Management in Tourism Credit(s): 3
TRVM 4317 - Resort Management Credit(s): 3
TRVM 4327 - Meetings, Events, Expositions and Technology Credit(s): 3
HAMG 3180 - Advanced Lodging Operations Credit(s): 1
HAMG 3280 - Advanced Lodging Operations Practicum Credit(s): 2
HAMG 4372 - Special Events Production Credit(s): 3

Travel and Tourism Electives

Three hours from:

FORS 2351 - Introduction to Human Dimensions and Recreation Credit(s): 3
RSTO 2125 - Mobile Food Management Credit(s): 1
RSTO 2225 - Mobile Food Management Lab Credit(s): 2
HIST 3308 - Introduction to Public History Credit(s): 3
HMSC 4326 - Field Experiences in Human Sciences Credit(s): 3 to 6

Culinary Focus

Required Courses

RSTO 2125 - Mobile Food Management Credit(s): 1
RSTO 2225 - Mobile Food Management Lab Credit(s): 2
CHEF 2101 - Garde Manger Credit(s): 1
CHEF 2201 - Garde Manger Lab Credit(s): 2
CHEF 3125 - Culinary 1: Hot Food Preparation Credit(s): 1
CHEF 3225 - Culinary 1: Hot Food Preparation Lab Credit(s): 2
PSTR 3145 - Baking Pastries and Desserts Credit(s): 1
PSTR 3245 - Baking Pastries and Desserts Lab Credit(s): 2
RSTO 4331 - Food Service Management and Organization Credit(s): 3

Culinary Electives

Three hours from:

CHEF 1239 - Management in Meal Production Credit(s): 2
CHEF 1139 - Management in Meal Production Lab Credit(s): 1
HAMG 2317 - Club Management Credit(s): 3
RSTO 2307 - Catering and Special Functions Credit(s): 3
HMSC 4326 - Field Experiences in Human Sciences Credit(s): 3 to 6

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 first-year 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.

In-Residence Requirement

Undergraduate Degree Programs

Undergraduate degrees require at least 25% semester credit hours completed in-residence.

Undergraduate degrees with 120 hours total degree program hours require a minimum of 30 advanced (upper level) in-residence semester credit hours. The in-residence hour requirement will be fulfilled as part of the individual discipline major, which includes as least 12 advanced in-residence semester credit hours. Minor requirements also may contribute to the total in-residence hours as at least six advanced in-residence semester credit hours are required. The balance of in-resident hours will be fulfilled through additional advanced semester credit hours and may include further major and minor coursework.

Undergraduate degrees with more than 120 total degree program hour requirements will ensure semester credit hours for the specific discipline include at least 25% of total semester credit hours in-residence.

View HOP policy 02-214.