OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2024-25
Restaurant, Hotel, and Tourism Major (B.S.) |
Major code BS6367*
Patton College of Education
Recreation, Sport Pedagogy and Consumer Sciences
Patton Hall
Athens, OH 45701
Phone: 740.593.4400
education@ohio.edu
www.ohio.edu/education/recreation-sport-pedagogy-consumer-sciences
Thomas (Thom) Stevenson, contact person hospitality@ohio.edu
Program Overview
Hospitality and tourism is one of the world’s largest industries. The Restaurant, Hotel, and Tourism (RHT) program offers academic preparation with an experiential foundation for graduates seeking careers in different sectors of the hospitality and tourism industry including event management, food and beverage services, lodging, private clubs, theme parks, resorts and tourism management or continuing with master’s studies. Major courses include Introduction to Hospitality, Food and Culture, Hotel Operations, Food Sanitation and Safety, Introductory Food Preparation, Introduction to Food Production, Catering for the Hospitality Industry, Convention and Event Planning, Restaurant Operations, Beverage Management, Accounting in Hospitality Operations, Principles of Tourism, Marketing for Hospitality, and Tourism and Hospitality Practicum.
The hallmarks of our program include highly qualified and experienced faculty, professional development experiences for students, experiential learning, state-of-the-art facilities, service/outreach activities, international internship opportunities, and extensive professional networking resources. Patton Hall is equipped with a modern commercial kitchen laboratory and demonstration kitchen, which provides students a comprehensive experience in food and beverage services, catering, and event management. The RHT faculty are leading scholars, teachers, and industry professionals who have innumerable global education and global applied experiences in the hospitality and tourism field. Active student organizations, professional conferences, study tours, and special events with industry leaders elevate the distinctive student learning experiences. With a holistic approach, the RHT program affords students both the depth and breadth of knowledge, as well as skills, needed for working in the hospitality and tourism industry. The learning opportunities enhance and improve the students’ marketability, and ultimately, position them to be competitive and successful in their chosen careers.
Program Standards
To remain active in this program, you must meet the following criteria:
- Maintain an overall GPA of 2.0 (C) or better in all hours attempted at Ohio University.
- Earn at least a 2.0 (C) or better in each course listed under Major Requirements.
- Successfully earn at least a 2.0 (C) or better in all required RHT courses by the end of the third enrollment in each course. Other schools and departments may also limit the number of times you may retake a course.
*This program was previously BS6361 which awarded the Bachelor of Science in Human and Consumer Sciences. Pending Board of Trustees approval (anticipated June 2024), the new program code will be BS6367 and will award the Bachelor of Science effective the 2024-25 catalog year.
Admissions Information
Freshman/First-Year Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements.
Change of Program Policy
No requirements beyond University admission requirements. For more information on the process to change your major, please reach out to the Office of Student Affairs located on the 1st floor of Patton Hall in Room 102. The main office can be reached at 740.593.4400.
External Transfer Admission
No requirements beyond University admission requirements. For more information on the process to transfer into the program, please reach out to the Office of Student Affairs located on the 1st floor of Patton Hall in Room 102. The main office can be reached at 740.593.4400.
Opportunities Upon Graduation
Graduates are prepared for entry-level management positions within the restaurant, hotel, and tourism industry. Previous graduates have gained employment with international restaurant and hotel companies, school and university dining services, event planning and catering companies, and tourism-focused organizations.
Requirements
University-wide Graduation Requirements
Ohio University requires completion of a minimum of 120 semester hours for conferral of a bachelor’s degree. However, the Restaurant, Hotel, and Tourism major requires completion of a minimum of 123 semester hours. For more information on the minimum hours requirement and other university-wide requirements, please review the Graduation Requirements – University-wide page.
Department Level Requirements for the Department of Recreation, Sport Pedagogy and Consumer Sciences
The Department of Recreation, Sport Pedagogy and Consumer Sciences has no particular entry or graduation requirements beyond those of the College and the University. However, requirements differ considerably from program to program. Consult with your advisor to ensure proper fulfillment of those requirements.
Major Requirements
Complete the following courses with a grade of C (2.0) or higher:
- NUTR 1000 - Introduction to Nutrition Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 1100 - Introduction to Hospitality Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 1200 - Food and Culture Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 1330 - Food Sanitation and Safety Credit Hours: 1
- RHT 2420 - Accounting Principles for Hospitality Operations Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 2990 - Introductory Food Preparation Credit Hours: 4
- RHT 3410 - Principles of Tourism Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 3340 - Introduction Food Production: Hospitality Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 3600 - Catering for the Hospitality Industry Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 3610 - Hotel Operations Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 3620 - Convention and Event Planning Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 3890 - Career Development for Hospitality and Tourism Professionals Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 4390 - Restaurant Operations Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 4400 - Beverage Management Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 4430 - Marketing for Hospitality and Tourism Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 4850 - Advanced Hospitality, Tourism and Events Management Credit Hours: 3
- RHT 4920 - Hospitality Practicum Credit Hours: 6 - 12
Required Related Courses
Complete the following courses:
- COMS 1030 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking Credit Hours: 3
- CONS 2500 - Families as Consumers in Global Communities Credit Hours: 3
- CONS 3100 - Human Resources for Customer Service Leadership Professionals Credit Hours: 3
- ECON 1000 - Survey of Economics Credit Hours: 3
- MATH 1200 - College Algebra Credit Hours: 4
- PSY 1110 - Elementary Statistical Reasoning Credit Hours: 3
Complete one of the following courses:
- PSY 1010 - General Psychology Credit Hours: 3
- SOC 1000 - Introduction to Sociology Credit Hours: 3