Hospitality Pathway

Hospitality and Tourism

02617000

Course Description: Course provides basic knowledge plus as well as job shadowing experiences for the student who is interested in a career in lodging, hospitality, travel and tourism.  Areas of study may cover culinary arts, lodging occupations, travel services, customer service and management of recreation, sales, marketing, leisure programs or events. In some school districts, membership in the student vocational organization may be required to involve students in leadership, community service and competitive events. Course may also be a part of a team-teaching approach to a career pathway (several aligned sequential courses)

1 year, 1 elective credit.  Grades 9, 10,11

Prerequisites: None

PROSTART I

05327350

Course Description: Sequential course designed to introduce students to industry standards such as customer relations, accounting, food cost controls and marketing. Students are also encouraged to explore a wide variety of careers found in the hospitality and restaurant industries. (Co-sponsored by National Restaurant Association Education Foundation). 

1 year, 1 elective credit.  Grades 10,11,12

Prerequisites: Hospitality and Tourism

PROSTART II/CA 104 Culinary Essentials I (ENMU Dual Credit) 1st semester

05337350   CA 204 Culinary Essentials II (ENMU Dual Credit) 2ND semester

Course Description: Sequential course designed for students pursuing careers in hospitality/food service. This is an intensive program involving topics covering entrepreneurship and managerial techniques, portfolio and customer service skills, safety and sanitation, catering, quick service, full service, knife skills, plate presentation, and teamwork. Students who complete the program, a 400 hour internship, and pass the national exam leave high school with a national certification. Co-sponsored by National Restaurant Association Education Foundation.

1 year, 1 elective credit.  Grades  11, 12

Prerequisite: ProStart I (C or better)Instructor Permission Required

PROSTART INTERNSHIP (full year)/ CA 102 ServSafe (ENMU Dual Credit – 1st Semester only)

05397350

Course Description: Sequential course designed to provide the work experience component of the ProStart program of study. Students will work in an industry-based setting and be evaluated by work-based competencies. A total of 400 hours must be completed in the internship in order to receive the industry-recognized certification

1 year, 1 elective credit.  Grades  12 

Prerequisite: ProStart I and II (C or better) Instructor Permission Required

ADVANCED FOODS

05124000

Course Description: Course is designed for students planning a career in the food service industry. Students will apply menu selection, culinary nutrition, and menu designs to create and prepare menus for competition, catering or other entrepreneurship projects. Students will act in the jobs of manager, assistant manager, food and beverage director, director of sales, and business manager within developed/designed businesses. Among the topics covered are large-scale meal preparation, preserving nutrients throughout the food preparation process, use and care of commercial cooking equipment, food storage, advances in food technology, sanitation, management, and the careers available in the food service industry. Independent work in the labs and research will also be required. FCCLA, a student leadership program, is an integral part of the class.

1 year, 1 elective credit.  Grades 11, 12

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission Required