- Your Passport to the World!

Hospitality and culinary education is portable. Imagine preparing for a career that can take you anywhere in the world!

Center for Hospitality and Culinary Studies (CHCS) Mission Statement: The Hospitality and Culinary Management Program will evolve into a premier resource and learning center for students and current professionals. This program will serve students and the industry workforce by providing high-quality academic courses and programs appropriate to hospitality needs;state-of-the-art learning facilities; high quality, real-life experience for students, and professionally qualified and experienced faculty to guide students to achieve their goals.

HCC has new Hospitality and Culinary Management Options!  See below.

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Hospitality Programs:

• Hospitality Management - A.A.S. Degree
  • Casino Management Option
  • Event Management Option
  • Food and Beverage Option
  • Lodging Management Option
• Hospitality Management Certificates of Proficiency

Culinary Programs:

• Culinary Management - A.A.S. Degree
  • Professional Baking and Pastries Option
  • Professional Cooking Option
  • Professional Cooking and Baking-Dual Option
• Culinary Management Certificates of Proficiency

Programs cover the broad spectrum of the hospitality and culinary industries and prepare graduates for such positions as:

• Hotel General Manager
• Convention Services Manager
• Restaurant Manager
• Catering Director
• Meeting Planner/Coordinator
• Executive Chef

Students will find each of these options to be an asset in beginning or enhancing their career in the industry.  All programs of study are designed to accommodate the needs of current industry professionals, as well as recent high school graduates. HCC’s hospitality management curriculum provides:

• Flexible course schedules
• Highly qualified faculty
• State-of-the-art facilities
• Excellent faculty/student rapport
• Smaller class sizes
• Affordable cost
• Multiple program options
• Financial aid and VA benefits
• Experiential learning opportunities
• Credit for work experience 

Take the first step – book your career destination today!

The American Hotel & Lodging Educational Foundation has scholarships to help you jump start your career.  For information, visit their website.

HCC Partner Schools - There are a number of articulation agreements in place for students to advance their education beyond the associates degree.  

HCC is fortunate to have local professionals serve on the Hospitality and Culinary Program Advisory Committee. The board members are a great asset to the program, and their willingness to give of their time and expertise benefits the program in many ways.

If you would like additional information about this program, please contact Vinnie Rege, the hospitality program director at 443-518-4469 or vrege@howardcc.edu.