Bachelor of Arts, Major in Food Service Management

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Bachelor of Arts, Major in Food Service Management
Core Curriculum
Component Area I (Communication)6
Component Area II (Mathematics) 13
Component Area III (Life and Physical Science) 28
Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture) 33
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, 54
Degree Specific Requirements
BIOL 2403Human Anatomy & Physiology I 24
or BIOL 2401 Human Anatomy
or CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I
BUAD 3335Business Communication3
Fine Arts (Advanced): Select course from ARTS, DANC, MUSI, PHIL 3366, or THEA.3
Foreign Language: Two courses in same field. (WOLC 1411 and WOLC 1412)4
KINE 2115Lifetime Health and Wellness 41
MATH 1314Pre Calculus Algebra 13
or MATH 1332 College Mathematics
PHIL 1301Introduction to Philosophy 33
or PHIL 2306 Contemporary Moral Issues
WOLC 2311Intermediate Foreign Language 53
Major: Foundation
FSMG 1331Intro To Hospitality Industry3
FSCN 1441Food Preparation And Selection4
FSCN 2362Nutrition3
FSCN 3367Food Science3
FSCN 3445Quantity Food Purchasing, Preparation, & Service4
FSCN 4370Adv Food Sys Org & Mngt3
FSMG 2441Meal Management in Hospitality4
FSMG 3334Lodging Operations3
INDS 3377Interior Codes & Standards3
HUSC 4369Internship3
Electives: Advanced
Advanced Electives10
Minor: Required 7
Select 21 hours of Minor courses21
Total Hours120
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 one hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).

5

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option). Options include ARAB 2311FREN 2311GERM 2311SGNL 2311, and SPAN 2311.

6

Food Service Management majors are only required to complete 3 credit hours of Mathematics AND 3 credit hours of BIOL/CHEM prior to enrollment inFSCN 2362. Department approval is required.

7

A minor is required. Choose from a minor in General Business Administration or Management.

Notes

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework. 

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.

Food Service Management majors are only required to complete 3 credit hours of Mathematics AND 3 credit hours of BIOL/CHEM prior to enrollment in FSCN 2362. Department approval is required.

FSCN 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).

HUSC 4369 requires department approval and a 90 hours of course work completed.

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First Year
FallHoursSpringHours
BIOL 2403, 2401, or CHEM 141114Component Area III4
ENGL 130123ENGL 130223
FSMG 13313FSCN 14414
HIST 130133HIST 130233
MATH 1314 or 133243 
 16 14
Second Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area VIII3FSMG 24414
FSCN 236253KINE 211581
POLS 230563PHIL 2306 or 130193
WOLC 14114POLS 230663
Minor73WOLC 1412 (same field)4
 16 15
Third Year
FallHoursSpringHours
Component Area V3FSMG 33343
FSCN 33673FSCN 34454
INDS 33773Minor79
WOLC 2311103 
Advanced Elective 3 
 15 16
Fourth Year
FallHoursSpringHours
BUAD 33353HUSC 43693
PHIL 3366 (or Advanced Fine Arts)3FSCN 43703
Advanced Electives 7Minor 79
 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

Food Service Management majors are only required to complete 3 credit hours of Mathematics AND 3 credit hours of BIOL/CHEM prior to enrollment in FSCN 2362. Department approval is required.

6

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area VII (Political Science/Government).

7

A minor is required. Choose from a minor in General Business Administration or Management.

8

Satisfies one hour of the Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option).

9

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement of Component Area IV (Language, Philosophy, and Culture).

10

Satisfies Core Curriculum requirement for Component Area IX (Component Area Option). Options include ARAB 2311FREN 2311GERM 2311SGNL 2311, and SPAN 2311.

Notes

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum overall GPA in all coursework. 

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum overall major GPA in all major coursework.

Students must earn a 2.0 minimum SHSU GPA in all coursework.

Students must meet a 2.0 minimum SHSU major GPA in all major coursework.

Food Service Management majors are only required to complete 3 credit hours of Mathematics AND 3 credit hours of BIOL/CHEM prior to enrollment inFSCN 2362. Department approval is required.

FSCN 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).

HUSC 4369 requires department approval and a 90 hours of course work completed.

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, guest service, and other hospitality needs in food service operations.
  • Apply the principles of human resources management including planning, recruitment, interviewing, selecting, and training.
  • Demonstrate proper use of equipment and sanitation techniques important to all food service operations.
  • Analyze the operational procedures of designated departments in a lodging business including reservations, front office, guest services, marketing and sales, telephone and telecommunications, food and beverage, and housekeeping.
  • Use technology and decision-support tools to solve problems and facilitate organizational processes within food service operations.
  • Analyze pertinent financial information when making decisions within food service operations.