2214 - Hospitality and Tourism Management (A.S.)

The mission of the Hospitality and Tourism Management program is to educate, train, and develop students for career-oriented positions as managers and leaders in the dynamic hospitality industry’s diverse array of businesses. Program requirements are rooted in competencies developed by the Accrediting Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA) and emphasize a practical, hands-on application approach to understanding the foundations of culinary arts and hospitality management.

The Hospitality and Tourism Management program provides students with the foundation needed to pursue a rewarding career in the hospitality and tourism industry, which is the second largest and fastest growing industry in Florida.

Educational coursework includes emphasis on communication, management, human relations, and leadership skills. Through the internship program, hospitality management students gain college credit and valuable, profitable work experience.

Candidates for jobs must have an understanding of accounting principles, good customer service skills, and basic knowledge of personnel and operations management. Typical hospitality managers’ jobs include hotel managers, front desk manager, manager of housekeeping or manager of operations.

Students enrolled in food production courses are required to purchase the College approved knife set, an approved chef’s uniform, and solid black non-skid shoes. Students enrolled in dining room courses are required to purchase the College approved dining room uniforms.

A minimum grade of C or higher must be achieved in all professional coursework.

This program is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA), 203 Morris Street, PO Box 400, Oxford MD 21654, (410) 226-5527.

Students interested in applying to the Hospitality and Tourism Management program must:

1. Complete an admissions application or be currently enrolled with Florida State College at Jacksonville or be a former Florida State College at Jacksonville student.

2. If applicable, present to the Program Manager official transcripts from another college or university.

3. Complete and submit an applicable for financial aid, if needed.

Prospective students must be advised by the Instructional Program Manager immediately upon enrolling at Florida State College at Jacksonville and before the first semester classes are selected, to ensure proper sequence. Students are enrolled in cohorts. Students will also be advised by a counselor for general academic and financial direction. This program is offered at Downtown Campus during the day and evening. Students must complete course with a grade of C or higher (unless they have completed this course prior to program admission) and pass their ServSafe Managers exam with a passing score of 75% or higher during their first term coursework.

(904) 633-8129 or peter.sukalo@fscj.edu.

• Accrediting Commission for Programs in Hospitality Administration (ACPHA)