Hospitality & Tourism Academy

YEAR 1

Culinary Arts 1 (8800510)
This course covers the history of the food service industry and careers in that industry. Also covered are safety in the workplace; employability skills; leadership/teamwork skills; care and use of commercial culinary equipment; basic food science; basic nutrition; and following recipes in food preparation labs.

YEAR 2

Culinary Arts 2 (8800520)
In this course students will learn state mandated guidelines for food service; how to attain food handler training certification; and perform front-of-the-house and back-of-the-house duties. Students will prepare quality food products and present them creatively; demonstrate safe, sanitary work procedures; understand food science principles related to cooking/baking; and utilize nutrition concepts when planning meals/menus.

YEAR 3

Culinary Arts 3 (8800530) - Honors Level
In this course the student will research career opportunities in professional cooking/baking; follow 
guidelines on food selection, purchasing, and storage; and use communication skills. Students will 
prepare and present a variety of advanced food products; create centerpieces; and research laws specific 
to the hospitality industry. Also covered are management skills; how to develop a business plan; and 
utilization of technology in the workplace. Students will be knowledgeable about food safety, manager training/certification training programs that are acceptable in Florida.

YEAR 4

Culinary Arts 4 (8800540) - Honors Level
This course provides opportunities for students to apply their acquired knowledge and skills in culinary 
related scenarios. This course focuses on Culinary and Hospitality Management. This is a culminating course to develop advanced culinary techniques and skills.  Students will learn using modern technology and 
culinary trends. 

YEAR 1

Introduction to Hospitality and Tourism (8850110)
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the skills necessary for success in the hospitality and tourism industry.  Students will also have the opportunity to learn hospitality and tourism terminology and the mathematical, economic, marketing, and sales fundamentals of the industry.

YEAR 2

Technology for Hospitality & Tourism (8703110)
This course is designed to provide an introduction to computer technology and to develop entry-level skills for computer-related careers in the hospitality & tourism industry.

YEAR 3

Hospitality & Tourism Marketing Management (8703120) * or Dual Enrollment  at FGCU
The purpose of this course is to provide students necessary career specific instruction in hospitality and tourism marketing management.  Students will learn sales and management techniques, marketing 
principles, and entrepreneurship skills necessary to succeed in the hospitality and tourism industry. This course incorporates marketing and management principles and procedures of the hospitality and tourism industry as well as employment qualifications and opportunities.

YEAR 4 (choose one)

Hospitality and Tourism Operations Internship/OJT (8845130)* or Dual Enrollment  at FGCU
The Hospitality and Tourism Internship course provides students the opportunity to demonstrate human relations, communications, and employability skills necessary for entry-level employment in the hospitality 
& tourism industry.  Additionally, it will enhance the instruction and competencies developed through 
classroom instruction.

Hospitality & Tourism Entrepreneurship (8703130) * or Dual Enrollment  at FGCU
The purpose of this course is to provide with the academic and technical preparation to pursue high-demand and high-skill careers in hospitality-related industries.  In addition, this course is designed so that performance standards meet employer expectations, enhancing the employability of students.