Academics
Restaurant Management
The mission of the Restaurant Management Associate in Applied Science degree program is to prepare students for employment in the restaurant industry by educating them in the fundamental concepts, knowledge, and hands-on techniques and skills of the restaurant industry.
Degree
Associate in Applied Science (Career Program)
Total Credit Hours: 60
Program Requirements
Select a course number below to see a course description.
Required General Education Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| ENGL 110 | COMPOSITION I | 3 |
| ENGL 125 or | BUSINESS COMMUNICATIONS or | 3 |
| COMM 110 | INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION: PRESENTATION AND THEORY | 3 |
| ECONOMICS ** | 3 | |
| BUS 120 | BUSINESS MATHEMATICS | 3 |
| LABORATORY SCIENCE/MATHEMATICS * | 4 | |
| HUMANITIES * | 3 |
Required Program Courses
| Course | Name | Credit Hours |
| BUS 215 | LEGAL ENVIRONMENT OF BUSINESS | 3 |
| CA 150 | PROFESSIONAL COOKING | 3 |
| CA 151 | ADVANCED SANITATION AND SAFETY | 3 |
| CA 211 | FOODSERVICE MARKETING | 3 |
| CA 212 | FOODSERVICE COST CONTROL | 4 |
| CA 213 | BEVERAGE MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| CA 214 | FRONT OF THE HOUSE | 2 |
| CA 215 | FOODSERVICE NUTRITION AND MENU PLANNING | 3 |
| CA 217 | INTRODUCTION TO CATERING | 3 |
| CA 225 | INTERNSHIP IN CULINARY ARTS | 3 |
| CMGEN 120 | COMPUTER APPLICATIONS | 3 |
| HLTH 120 | FIRST AID | 2 |
| HOS 110 | INTRODUCTION TO HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT | 3 |
| MGMT 205 | PERSONNEL MANAGEMENT | 3 |
* See specific requirements for an Associate in Applied Science degree.
** ECON 105, 110, or 111.
Students enrolled in the Associate in Applied Science degree program must meet with their assigned academic advisor to plan a specific course schedule meeting Illinois Central College and personal requirements.
Recommended Course Sequence
| Semester | Courses |
| Fall Semester 1 | CA 150; CA 151; ENGL 110; BUS 120; HOS 110 |
| Spring Semester 1 | CA 212; CA 213; HLTH 120; BUS 215 |
| Summer Semester | CMGEN 120 |
| Fall Semester 2 | CA 215; CA 211; CA 217; MGMT 205; Laboratory Science/Mathematics |
| Spring Semester 2 | CA 214; CA 225; ENGL 125 or COMM 110; Humanities |
| Summer Semester | Economics |
Program Contact Information
Culinary Arts Program, ICC North Campus, Dogwood Hall
309-690-6836
Illinois Career Cluster
Hospitality and Tourism
Career Pathway:
Restaurants and Food/Beverage Services