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General Description
ASSOCIATE OF APPLIED SCIENCE DEGREE IN HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT
- SPECIALIZATIONS IN HOTEL OPERATIONS AND CULINARY ARTS
Contact Walter Wright, (912)279-5930 or wwright@ccga.edu./p>
Career opportunities in the hospitality industry are many and varied. There is a documented need for well-educated hospitality professionals in Hotel Operations and Culinary Arts in the Coastal Georgia area as well as in the state and nation. Tourism has increased significantly and is a major component of the nation's economy. Positions are available in resorts, hotels and restaurants.
Hotel Operations
The Hotel Operations program is designed for individuals who wish to enter into a hotel industry in operations and management positions. By providing the skills, knowledge, and hands-on training, hotel operations positions provide valuable opportunities to get ahead in ther resort and hospitality industry. Hotel managers may work in numerous positions such as convention and event planners, front desk managers, or general managers where they oversee all operations.
Culinary Arts
The Culinary Arts program is accredited by the American Culinary Federation (ACF) and is designed to provide students the educational opportunities to meet the learning objectives of the ACF, which certifies Chefs. The course work in the Culinary Arts program includes but is not limited to theory and skill development in food preparation, hospitality management, purchasing and receiving, menu planning/design, food and beverage management, and sanitation. Successful completion of this program along with various work experiences in the culinary field will make the student eligible for ACF certification. The program emphasizes not only skills in Culinary Arts but in management as well.
The mission of the culinary program is to prepare students to perform effectively in the culinary specialty, with the ability to advance into a satisfying hospitality career. The program objectives are to:
| 1. | Prepare students to competently perform in an entry-level position as a cook, pastry cook, or food service management trainee. |
| 2. | Provide knowledge and skills that will allow graduates to advance in the hospitality industry and recognize that learning is a lifelong process. |
| 3. | Ensure that students acquire the knowledge and are able to apply professional work ethics (attendance, character, teamwork, appearance, attitude, productivity, organizational skills, communication, cooperation, and respect) in the professional work environment. |
| 4. | Expose students to many different aspects of the industry, including but not limited to internship, community and college events. |
| 5. | Provide skilled graduates with career opportunities to match the community employers' needs. |
| 6. | Provide students with the knowledge and self-confidence needed to pass various national certification exams. |
For career associate degree completion University System of Georgia requires a minimum of 21 general education hours. The College requires that at least one general education course is completed in the following areas: humanities/fine arts, social/behavioral sciences, and natural science/mathematics. These courses do not specifically focus on a particular occupation or profession. Additionally, each program may offer additional general education courses that support the career major.
Discuss Humanities requirements with your advisor. Beginning with the 2012-13 academic year, students will be required to take a pure humanities elective. These courses are limited to: philosophy, art, music and theater. You may take these courses during the 2011-12 academic year and the course will be substituted for the current required course.
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Hospitality Core Curriculum
Requirement: MATH 1001 or MATH 1111
and HIST 2111 or HIST 2112
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Course
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22 Credit Hours
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Introductory Chemistry
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4
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Fundamentals of Speech Communication
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3
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Computer Concepts
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3
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English Composition I
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3
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U.S. History I
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3
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U.S. History II
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3
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Quantitative Skills and Reasoning
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3
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College Algebra
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3
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American Government
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3
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Culinary Arts Specialization Curriculum
Total Culinary Arts Specialization Program Hours = 70
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Course
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Description
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45 Credit Hours
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The History of Food and Cuisine
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2
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Basic Food Preparation
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4
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Garde Manger
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2
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Menu Planning and Design
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3
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Basic Baking
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3
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Advanced Food Preparation
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3
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Dining Room Management
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3
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Catering & Events Management
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3
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Purchasing and Receiving
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3
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Culinary Cost Control
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3
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Culinary Arts Internship
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4
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Introduction to Hospitality
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3
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Food Service Sanitation
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2
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Hotel/Motel Management
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3
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Nutrition
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3
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Culinary Arts Specialization Electives
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Course
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Description
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3 Credit Hours
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Principles of Macroeconomics
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3
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The Environment of Business
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3
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Principles of Accounting I
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3
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Hospitality Law
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3
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Hospitality Marketing
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3
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Introduction to Business
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3
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Elementary Spanish I
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3
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Hotel Operations Specialization Curriculum
Total Hotel Operations Specialization Program Hours = 70
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Course
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Description
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36 Credit Hours
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Principles of Accounting I
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3
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Introduction to Business
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3
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Basic Food Preperation
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4
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Principles of Macroeconomics
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3
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Introduction to Hospitality
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3
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Food Service Sanitation
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2
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Hospitality Law
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3
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Practicum
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3
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Hotel Management
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3
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Nutrition
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3
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Hospitality Marketing
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3
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Introduction to General Psychology
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3
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Hotel Operations Specialization Electives
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Course
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Description
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12 Credit Hours
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The Environment of Business
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3
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Purchasing and Receiving
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3
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Culinary Cost Control
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3
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Dining Room Management
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3
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English Composition II
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3
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Introduction to Sociology
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3
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Introduction to Ethics
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3
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Spanish
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3
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College Success Seminar
CCGA 1101, the College Success Seminar, is a two credit requirement for all first time, full time, degree seeking students.
New full-time freshmen must enroll in CCGA 1101 no later than their second semester.
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Course
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2 Credit Hours
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College Success Seminar
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2
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Total Required for Graduation
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70
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