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8/22/2024 2:56:10 PM

Restaurant Management, Associate in Applied Science

Pathway:

Restaurant Management

Certificate Type:

Associate in Applied Science

Curriculum Code:

HIA.RST.AAS (C206F)

Total Program Credits: 60

Prepares the students for potential positions as restaurant managers or restaurant owners. Students gain knowledge of all phases of restaurant operation. They develop skill in food preparation, service, cost control, purchasing, menu planning and supervision.

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Associate in Applied Science Degree in Restaurant Management program, the graduate will be able to:
  1. Describe all restaurant operations for the front of the house and back of the house areas.
  2. Apply Food Safety and Sanitation practices in the dining room and kitchen areas.
  3. Train and coach all positions of a dining room such as a bus person, waiter, maître D, server, and table captain.
  4. Design a menu that incorporates sustainable and nutritional elements.
  5. Calculate cost control, budget and forecast as it relates to food and beverage.
  6. Describe the elements involved in producing quality food and service.

(Reviewed Fall 2022)

Placement Measures

Program Map for Students

Semester One: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
HIA 100 Culinary Mathematics

Core Course

2

HIA 101 # Knife Skills

Core Course

2

HIA 110 Introduction to the Hospitality Industry

Core Course

3

HIA 115 Food Sanitation & Safety

Core Course

2

HIA 120 # Dining Room Service

Core Course

3

RHT 101 # English Rhetoric & Composition I

Communications Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:15
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to create an academic plan. Explore transfer institutions and admissions requirements by attending transfer events (if intending to transfer).

Note: Grade of “C” or higher is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102.

Semester Two: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
HIA 117 # Beverage Management

Core Course

2

HIA 128 # Introduction to Baking and Pastry

Core Course

3

HIA 130 # Culinary Arts Quantity-Food Preparation I

Core Course

3

HIA 133 # Menu Writing

Core Course

2

HIA 150 Food Preparation Essentials & Theory

Core Course

3

Take Credits Humanities

Humanities Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:16
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). If intending to transfer, create a Transferology account to explore how coursework transfers and attend a Transfer 101 Workshop.

Semester Three: Fall

CourseCategoryCredits
CIS 101 Computer Systems & Business Applications

Core Course

3

HIA 132 Nutrition

Core Course

2

HIA 225 # Hospitality Supervision

Core Course

3

HIA 250 Hospitality Marketing

Core Course

3

HIA 260 # Culinary Arts Quantity-Food Preparation II

Core Course

3

Total Semester Credits:14
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to update your academic (and transfer plan, if intending to transfer). Attend a Ready to Apply Workshop. (Minus the GECC Credential)

Semester Four: Spring

CourseCategoryCredits
ACC 100 Basic Accounting I

Core Course

3

HIA 276 # Food & Beverage Purchasing/Cost Control

Core Course

3

HIA 290 # Dining Room Management

Core Course

3

HIA 295 # Cooperative Work Experience

Core Course

2

SPE 101 # Principles of Effective Speaking

Communications Gen-ed

3

Take Credits Social and Behavioral Science

Social and Behavioral Science Gen-ed

3

Total Semester Credits:17
Next StepsMeet with your Academic Advisor to finalize your transfer plan and apply to your transfer institution(s) if intending to transfer. Submit graduation petition by deadline (check for the specific date in catalog or syllabi.)

Notes: ACC 100meets Triton's Mathematics and/or Science general education requirement.

Grade of ‘C’ or high is an IAI requirement for RHT 101 and RHT 102. Students must complete RHT 101, with SPE 101, or RHT 101 with RHT 102. Students intending to transfer are encouraged to complete all three courses: RHT 101, RHT 102 and SPE 101 to meet university requirements.

See Associate in Applied Science Graduation Requirements by discipline: https://triton.smartcatalogiq.com/2023-2024/triton-college-catalog/applied-science-programs/associate-in-applied-science-degree-requirements/

See HIA course descriptions.

Chairperson: Manny Uribe, Ext. 3624, email: manueluribeespin@triton.edu

 KEY
(AAS/CERT)
General Education Communications, Fine Arts, Humanities, Life Science, Mathematics, Physical Science, Social and Behavioral Science (see individual degree requirements).
Core Course Course(s) listed in a semester the student is required to take.
Program Elective Course(s) that faculty recommend and are listed in the ‘Program Electives’ section (if any) for this program. If intending to transfer, choose courses accepted by your transfer institution.
General Elective Course(s) chosen by the student, if needed, above and beyond core courses and program electives (if any), to complete the Program Total Credits.
◊ symbol This course is articulated. (course transfers to 3 or more Illinois State schools, as an elective or equal course-to-course)
# symbol This course has a prerequisite. (course(s) student takes prior to taking this course)