Catalog Year:
2024 - 2025, 2025 - 2026

The Hospitality Foundation Certificate will prepare students to enter the hospitality field in an entry level position. The Certificate will allow those currently employed in the hospitality industry to further their careers with knowledge gained in the Foundation Certificate program.  Hospitality industry employment opportunities exist in hotel and lodging, restaurants and food service, wineries, clubs, and theme parks.

Career Opportunities

Required Core (18 units)
Units: 18.0
CUL 215
FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION
2.0
HOSP 200
INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY
3.0
HOSP 230
INTRODUCTION TO FOOD AND BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT
3.0
HOSP 250
INTRODUCTION TO HOTEL MANAGEMENT
3.0
HOSP 270
HOSPITALITY COST CONTROL
3.0
BUS 218
BUSINESS LAW
4.0
Total: 18.0

Program Outcomes

Outcome
Apply concepts and skills necessary to achieve guest satisfaction.
Assessment
Group presentations
Outcome
Conduct one’s self in a professional and ethical manner.
Assessment
Group presentations
Outcome
Demonstrate effective communication skills, including both written and verbal.
Assessment
Performance Examinations
Outcome
Demonstrate teamwork to achieve common goals.
Assessment
Group presentations