2012-2013 Undergraduate Catalog



| Degree: | Bachelor of Science (B.S.) |
| Minor: | Hospitality, Recreation, and Resort Management |
| Department: | Building 72, Room 241 (850) 474-2592 http://uwf.edu/hles/ |
| College: | Professional Studies |
| Semester Hours Required For Degree: 120 | |
The B.S. in Hospitality, Recreation, and Resort Management (HRRM) program, founded within leisure studies, incorporates classroom instruction, field experiences, and internships, to provide students with the core competencies necessary to be successful in a broad array of service venues: convention and visitors bureaus, resorts, commercial recreation, restaurants, tourism services, spas, community recreation centers, hotels, amusement parks, private clubs, and more. Interested majors may elect to specialize in the area of Spa Management.
In addition to the university’s general requirements, students seeking the B.S. in Hospitality, Recreation, and Resort Management must meet the requirements listed below.
A grade of “C” or higher must be earned in all courses used to fulfill major requirements. Additionally, students must earn a 2.50 cumulative GPA in the major. No more than 24% of the program requirements for this degree may be in traditional business subjects. Students should consult their advisor regarding courses which may satisfy both the General Studies requirements and common prerequisites.
In addition to the general studies requirements listed on this page, students must satisfy all additional University requirements, including the Gordon Rule, multicultural, and foreign language requirements. With appropriate planning and coordination with an academic advisor, students may satisfy some of the general University requirements through the General Studies curriculum. For a complete listing of general degree requirements, refer to the "Graduation and General Degree Requirements" section of this catalog.
General Studies Curriculum:
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| Mathematics | 6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Social Sciences | 9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Humanities | 8-9 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Natural Sciences | 7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Total Semester Hours: | 36-37 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Hospitality, Recreation, and Resort Management majors should take the following to satisfy components of General Studies:
| Mathematics | 6 | |
| Elements of Statistics | ||
| College Algebra | ||
| Social Sciences/Socio-Political | 3 | |
| Principles of Economics Macro | ||
State mandated common prerequisites must be completed prior to graduation, but are not required for admission to the program. See the Common Prerequisite Manual for course substitutions from Florida colleges and universities.
| HFT 2000 | Introduction to Hospitality, Recreation, and Resort Management | 3 |
| Total Hours | 3 | |
| Students must complete sufficient 1000/2000 level electives to satisfy at least 60 sh in the lower division. Current UWF students may use electives at any level (1000-4000) to meet this elective requirement. | 21 | |
| Total Hours | 21 | |
| HFT 3221 | Human Resources in Hospitality, Recreation, and Resorts | 3 |
| HFT 3277 | Resort Operations and Management | 3 |
| HFT 3941 | Field Study in Hospitality, Recreation and Resort Management | 3 |
| HFT 4426 | Financial Decision-Making in Hospitality, Recreation and Resorts | 3 |
| HFT 4940 | Internship in Hospitality, Recreation and Resort Management | 3 |
| LEI 3140 | Leisure and Society | 3 |
| LEI 3301 | Travel and Tourism | 3 |
| LEI 4300 | Strategic Leadership in Hospitality, Recreation, and Resorts | 3 |
| LEI 4400 | Programming and Special Events | 3 |
| LEI 4560 | Hospitality, Recreation, Tourism and Resort Marketing | 3 |
| LEI 4602 | Hospitality, Recreation and Resort, Planning and Design | 3 |
| Choose one: | 3 | |
FSS 1221C | Introduction to Culinary Production * | |
| Management of Food and Beverage Operations | ||
| Choose one: | 3 | |
HFT 1254 | Lodging Operations * | |
| Managing Front Office Operations | ||
| Choose one: | 3 | |
HFT 2850C | Management of Dining * | |
| Managing Service in Food and Beverage Operations | ||
| Choose three (unless specializing in Spa Management): | 9-10 | |
FSS 2284C | Catering, Banquet and Event Mangement * | |
HFT 1860 | Bar and Beverage Management * | |
| Spa Management | ||
| Condominium and Vacation Interval Ownership | ||
| Convention Facilities and Meetings Management | ||
| Sport, Adventure and Ecotourism | ||
| Community Tourism Development | ||
| Outdoor Leisure | ||
| Total Hours | 51-52 | |
| * | Course offered locally by Pensacola State College Spa |
In addition to working in a spa to fulfill the requirements of HFT 4940, students must take the following 9 sh instead of choosing from the listing of courses above.
| HFT 3271 | Spa Management | 3 |
| PET 3771 | Group Fitness Management | 3 |
| Choose one of the following: | 3 | |
| Health, Nutrition and Physical Fitness | ||
| Principles of Nutrition | ||
| Total Hours | 9 | |
| ACG 3082 | Accounting for Non-Majors | 3 |
| COM 4110 | Business and Professional Communication | 3 |
| MAN 3025 | Management Fundamentals | 3 |
| Total Hours | 9 | |
The Minor in Hospitality, Recreation, and Resort Management Minor exposes students to the courses that serve as a foundation for the major. A minor in this area is comprised of 18-19 sh and is ideal for students who want to apply their major discipline within hospitality or tourism venues. This minor is not available to HRRM majors.
| HFT 2000 | Introduction to Hospitality, Recreation, and Resort Management | 3 |
| LEI 3140 | Leisure and Society | 3 |
| LEI 3301 | Travel and Tourism | 3 |
| Choose three of the following: | 9-10 | |
| Resort Operations and Management | ||
| Community Tourism Development | ||
| Outdoor Leisure | ||
| Programming and Special Events | ||
| Hospitality, Recreation, Tourism and Resort Marketing | ||
| Total Hours | 18-19 | |