Supportive Communication Skills
This course provides an overview of theory, process, and the practice of primary interpersonal communication skills. Students are assisted in developing skills to supportively communicate with a variety of people in a range of environments.
Introduction to the Human Services Profession
This course provides the full range of human service topics for the student to become familiar with the profession in all its diversity. Topics include: administration, assessment, diversity, gerontology, mental health, and direct care. Students will understand the theory and practice of the services available for disabled and disadvantaged people in the community. Information and […]
Community Inclusion
This course will cover how as a society we have come from segregation to integration to full inclusion. How does this impact someone through their lifespan, what are some specific strategies and tools one can use when working with individuals with disabilities and their families? (Prerequisite: HSV1120L)
Overview of Developmental Disabilities
This course will cover the broad range of developmental disabilities; including what is a developmental disability, an overview of specific developmental disabilities, what are the best ways to support a person with a specific disability. Included in this course will be the history of the provision of services to people with developmental disabilities, nationally and […]
Professional Seminar
This course covers the basic steps to becoming a Human Services professional. Self-evaluations and aptitude testing will be a part of the curriculum. Students will acquire an understanding of the responsibility of working with others and how confidentiality and ethics play a major role in the field. Other topics will include cultural diversity, domestic violence, […]
Hotel Cooperative Education
Co-operative education provides the opportunity for students to utilize learned Restaurant course competencies in a real-life setting. Students will gain valuable experience and first-hand knowledge as to what a career in the restaurant field outside the classroom entails. Students are expected to complete 200 hours of coop experience. (Prerequisite: HOS120L and HOS125L and site approval […]
Accounting Applications for Hotels and Restaurants
This course emphasizes the operation and integration of accounting applications with an emphasis on managerial accounting and its adaptation to industry standards. Point of sale, payroll, inventory, front desk and general ledger functions will be discussed, and hands-on applications will be explored. Budgeting, purchasing and staffing will be the topics of project simulation. Topics covered […]
Quantity Food Purchasing
This course covers the duties of stewardship and all related functions including specifications, centralized procurement and container sizes. Emphasis is given to the examination and establishment of the various grades and types of categories of produce, meats, poultry, and fish. Comparisons are made between canned products as well as scrutinizing their pros and cons. The […]
Food, Service and Beverage Management II
This course presents an in-depth analysis of dining room personnel as well as, styles of service, and customer service responsibilities. A discussion of wines and wine service is included. (Prerequisite: HOS126L)
Catering
This self-directed course provides students with opportunities to learn the catering business. It includes culinary and business skills, licensing and insurance requirements, menu and pricing, developing a marketing plan and contracts.
Event Planning and Design
Strategic and logistical considerations in managing the planning, development, marketing and implementation of meetings, conventions and events. (Prerequisite: HOS126L)
Restaurant Cooperative Education
Co-operative education provides the opportunity for students to utilize learned Restaurant course competencies in a real-life setting. Students will gain valuable experience and first-hand knowledge as to what a career in the restaurant field outside the classroom entails. (Prerequisite: HOS120L and HOS126L and instructor approval of workplace site.)