Purpose: The curriculum is designed to enable the student to enter executive training and management positions in the hospitality industry and for those presently employed who desire updating in the field.
Transfer Information: Transfer is not the primary purpose of an A.A.S. program, but NOVA has articulation agreements that facilitate the transfer of this and other career-oriented programs to selected senior institutions. Students interested in transfer should contact a counselor or their faculty advisor early in their program.
1 Special requirement for food laboratories: A white or classic chef uniform is the financial responsibility of the student. HRI 106 and HRI 107 may be substituted for this course.
2 If you are planning to transfer to another college or university, select a math course that is equivalent to the other school's requirement.
3 Students may substitute the SDV 101 Orientation section related to this program.
4 Preapproved electives can be selected from any course offered with the HRI, TRV, and DIT prefix. See your faculty advisor for alternative procedures.
5 The PED requirement may be met by one of the following options: PED 116, 2 cr.; PED 116, 1 cr. plus a PED activities course, 1 cr.; or PED 116, 1 cr. plus RPK activities course. PED 116 is offered as both a 1-credit and a 2-credit course.
6 Humanities/fine arts elective may be selected from the humanities/fine arts courses listed under General Education Electives.
7 The social science elective may be selected from the social/behavioral sciences courses listed under General Education Electives. If you are planning to transfer to another college or university select social science courses that will meet the other institution’s requirement.