College of Education, Health, and Human Services
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Nutrition and Food

Hospitality Management concentration—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]

This program prepares graduates for management careers in restaurant and hospitality organizations. Liberal, technical and professional education, with an emphasis on business management, integrates theory with practical application to prepare students for future career demands. Students develop proficiency in managerial skills and food production. In addition to varied laboratory experiences throughout the program, seniors complete a supervised management practicum.

Three organizations are available for students: a branch of the International Food Service Executives Association, which promotes contacts between students and executives of the food service industry; the Club Managers Association for student interested in management of clubs and organizations; and for students interested in expressing their creativity, the Ice Carving Club.

Admission to the professional program (all upper-division hospitality management courses) is controlled. To be admitted to the professional program, students must show evidence of having met the following requirements:

• Overall GPA of 2.00
• Valid standard first aid certificate
• Valid CPR certificate
• 400 approved work hours within the food service industry
• Ohio Certified Manager status
• Completion of the following courses: HM 13022, 13023 and 13024
  

Nutrition and Dietetics concentration—2009-2010 Roadmap [Degree Requirements]

Nutrition and dietetics provides preparation for careers as registered dietitians in medical and health care centers, public health agencies, industries and universities. The curriculum meets the Didactic Program in Dietetics requirements of the American Dietetic Association (ADA), and graduates are eligible for admission to accredited internships. Affiliate membership in the ADA is available to students electing this concentration.