Bachelor of Arts, Major in Food Service Management
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor of Arts, Major in Food Service Management | ||
| Core Curriculum | ||
| Component Area I (Communication) | 6 | |
| Component Area II (Mathematics) 1 | 3 | |
| Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 2 | 8 | |
| Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) 3 | 3 | |
| Component Area V (Creative Arts) | 3 | |
| Component Area VI (U.S. History) | 6 | |
| Component Area VII (Political Science/Government) | 6 | |
| Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences) | 3 | |
| Component Area IX (Component Area Option) | 4 | |
| Degree Specific Requirements | ||
| Biology 2 | 4 | |
| Chemistry 2 | 4 | |
| Fine Arts (Advanced): Select course from degree in Fine Arts in the area of Dance, Music, Theatre, Art, or Computer Animation or PHIL 3366 | 3 | |
| Foreign Language first two courses: WOLC 1411 and WOLC 1412 | 8 | |
| MATH 1314 | Pre Calculus Algebra 1 | 3 |
| or MATH 1332 | College Mathematics | |
| PHIL 1301 | Introduction to Philosophy 3 | 3 |
| or PHIL 2306 | Contemporary Moral Issues | |
| WOLC 2311 | Intermediate Foreign Language | 3 |
| Major | ||
| FACS 1331 | Intro To Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| FACS 1441 | Food Preparation And Selection | 4 |
| FACS 2362 | Nutrition | 3 |
| FACS 2441 | Meal Management In Hospitality | 4 |
| FACS 3334 | Lodging Operations | 3 |
| FACS 3335 | Event Administration | 3 |
| FACS 3367 | Food Science | 3 |
| FACS 3377 | Codes,Stndrds & Facility Maint | 3 |
| FACS 3445 | Quan Food Pur Prep & Ser | 4 |
| FACS 4369 | Internship | 3 |
| FACS 4370 | Adv Food Sys Org & Mngt | 3 |
| Electives: Advanced (Hours must be 3000 or 4000 level course.) | 7 | |
| Minor: Required | ||
| Select 21 hours of Minor courses | 21 | |
| Total Hours | 120 | |
| 1 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics). |
| 2 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Sciences). |
| 3 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture). |
| 4 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VIII (Social and Behavioral Sciences). |
Notes
3 hours of Biology or Chemistry is a prerequisite for FACS 2362.
FACS 3367 requires 4 hours of BIOL and 4 hours of CHEM which will satisfy Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science).
FACS 4369 requires department approval and a 90 hours of course work completed.
A minor is required. Choose from a minor in General Business Administration or Management.
| First Year | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| BIOL 2403 or 24011 | 4 | CHEM 14111 | 4 |
| ENGL 13012 | 3 | ENGL 13022 | 3 |
| FACS 1331 | 3 | FACS 1441 | 4 |
| HIST 13013 | 3 | HIST 13023 | 3 |
| MATH 1314 or 13324 | 3 | ||
| 16 | 14 | ||
| Second Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area VIII | 3 | Component Area IX | 4 |
| FACS 2362 | 3 | FACS 2441 | 4 |
| Minor (required) | 3 | PHIL 2306 or 13016 | 3 |
| POLS 23055 | 3 | WOLC 1412 (same field) | 4 |
| WOLC 1411 | 4 | ||
| 16 | 15 | ||
| Third Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Component Area V | 3 | FACS 3445 | 4 |
| FACS 3367 | 3 | FACS 3334 | 3 |
| FACS 3377 | 3 | Minor (required) | 9 |
| POLS 23065 | 3 | ||
| WOLC 2311 (same field)7 | 3 | ||
| 15 | 16 | ||
| Fourth Year | |||
| Fall | Hours | Spring | Hours |
| Advanced Electives (3000 or 4000 level courses) | 7 | FACS 4369 | 3 |
| FACS 3335 | 3 | FACS 4370 | 3 |
| PHIL 3366 (Or Advanced Fine Arts: Degree Specific) | 3 | Minor (required) | 9 |
| 13 | 15 | ||
| Total Hours: 120 | |||
| 1 | Satisfies four hours of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science). |
| 2 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area I (Communications). |
| 3 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VI (U.S. History). |
| 4 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area II (Mathematics). |
| 5 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government). |
| 6 | Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement of Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) |
Notes
3 hours of Biology or Chemistry is a prerequisite for FACS 2362.
FACS 3367 requires 4 hours of BIOL and 4 hours of CHEM which will satisfy Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area III (Life and Physical Science).
FACS 4369 requires department approval and a 90 hours of course work completed.
A minor is required. Choose from a minor in General Business Administration or Management.
The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) marketable skills initiative is part of the state’s 60x30TX plan and was designed to help students articulate their skills to employers. Marketable skills are those skills valued by employers and/or graduate programs that can be applied in a variety of work or education settings and may include interpersonal, cognitive, and applied skill areas.
The BA in Food Service Management is designed to provide graduates with the following marketable skills:
- Demonstrate the ability to oversee food service management, quality food, and hospitality needs for food and beverage operations.
- Apply the principles of human resources management involving customer relations, guest contact, and management/employee relations.
- Demonstrate proper use of equipment and sanitation techniques important to all foodservice operations.
- Understand the operational procedures of designated departments in a lodging business including: reservations, front office, guest services, telephone and telecommunications, food and beverage and housekeeping.
- Understanding and knowledge of the relationship of departments to marketing and sales, food and beverage, convention and banquet services, entertainment and audio-visual, safety and security, human resources, and engineering and maintenance.
