Hospitality Management (AS), Culinary Arts Management (AS), Hospitality (AS), Event Management (CCC), Chef Apprentice (CCC)

Instructional Credentialing Criteria

Academic and Professional Preparation

All degrees and coursework must be obtained from accredited colleges or universities.

Palm Beach State

Course Prefix
CTC Status (Designed for Transfer) CNC Status (Not Designed for Transfer) Requirements
HFT

Master’s degree in hospitality management or culinary arts

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts                                 

OR

Associate degree in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts, and a bachelor’s degree in education or business management, and demonstrated work experience and competencies in the teaching discipline

AND

Work experience in the food service industry

FOS,
FSS


Master’s degree in hospitality Management or Culinary Arts

OR

Associate’s degree in hospitality or culinary arts, and a bachelor’s degree in education or a related area.

AND

Demonstrated Culinary Experience in a kitchen or lab setting.

OR

Master’s degree and 18 graduate semester hours in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts.

AND

Demonstrated Culinary Experience in a kitchen or lab setting.

OR

Associate degree in Hospitality Management or Culinary Arts, and a bachelor’s degree in education or business management, and demonstrated work experience and competencies in the teaching discipline

AND

Demonstrated Culinary Experience in a kitchen or lab setting. 

For all Faculty: Ability to demonstrate the use of technology in the classroom; must be able to use the technology required for the assigned course.

Coursework within the degree must reflect competencies in the courses to be taught.

Reviewed/Revised

April 2025 Eligio Marquez-Veray