For more information, visit the Dallas College Hospitality Management webpage and your success coach at your campus.
This is an example course sequence for students interested in pursuing the Food and Beverage Specialist Certificate. It does not represent a contract, nor does it guarantee course availability. Following this pathway will help you earn a Food and Beverage Specialist Certificate. Students must earn at least 25% of the credit hours required for graduation through instruction by Dallas College. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
Advanced management theory in regards to food service purchasing, food and labor cost controls, and hospitality marketing and sales are a primary focus in this course of study. Also, the practice of advanced food preparation techniques and catering management and execution will make students highly employable in the industry. Students are required to complete an External Learning Experience through a cooperative education course in which the student must obtain employment in a food service environment and work at least 21 hours per week during that semester. This certificate is a building block towards the Associate of Applied Science Degree in Food and Hospitality Management. Courses that complete this certificate are noted below. All CHEF, TRVM and RSTO courses must be completed with a “C" or better.
Students pursuing this certificate are waived from the Texas Success Initiative (TSI) standards, but must meet course prerequisites, as long as the student completes the TSI waiver form prior to enrollment.
Catalog Year 2024-2025 You may use this pathway if you entered Dallas College on or before this date.
Degree Type Level I Certificate
GPA Requirement Student must earn a GPA of 2.0 or higher
TSI May be Exempt
SEMESTER-BY-SEMESTER MAP FOR FULL-TIME STUDENTS
All plans can be modified to fit the needs of part-time students. This is not an official degree plan. See catalog for official certificate requirements.
CERTIFICATE MINIMUM: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS
SEMESTER 1
CHEF 1305 – Sanitation and Safety
CHEF 1301 – Basic Food Preparation Student must possess Texas State recognized Food Handler Certification to be admitted to class by the 4th class day.
TRVM 1201 – Customer Sales and Service
SEMESTER 1 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to confirm academic and career goals before the end of the semester.
- Meet with your success coach to research your career options and opportunities for job shadowing.
- Meet with your success coach to enroll in the Practicum course.
Total Hours: 8
SEMESTER 2
RSTO 1304 – Dining Room Service
RSTO 2301 – Principles of Food and Beverage Controls
RSTO 1301 – Beverage Management
RSTO 1164 – Practicum – Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager This is the capstone course for this award.
SEMESTER 2 ACTION ITEMS
- Meet with your success coach to request an official program of study audit, confirm or update your academic/career path.
- Meet with your success coach for assistance in preparing for job search.
- Meet with your success coach to apply for the Food and Beverage Specialist Certificate.
Total Hours: 10
DALLAS COLLEGE PATHWAY TOTAL: 18 SEMESTER CREDIT HOURS