Combined Degrees: Hospitality Management B.S./Public Health M.P.H.
The College of Hospitality Management offers students an opportunity to take five graduate courses their senior (fourth) year at JWU through its Combined Degrees: Hospitality Management B.S./Public Health M.P.H. program. This program enables qualified students to earn, in a continuous plan of study, both a B.S. degree in Hospitality Management and an Master of Public Health degree in as little as five years.
Qualified students are able to complete five core Master of Public Health degree courses that will count toward their undergraduate Hospitality Management degree. Visit the Hospitality Management B.S. degree and Master of Public Health degree program pages for program descriptions and outcomes.
Requirements
Eligible undergraduate students who would like to pursue the Combined Degrees: Hospitality Management B.S/Public Health M.P.H. program should apply directly for the program by the end of their second year to take maximum advantage of this accelerated option. Qualified students who elect the Combined Degrees: Hospitality Management B.S/Public Health M.P.H. program as an undergraduate student must fulfill all admissions requirements for entrance into the intended graduate program and complete a graduate program application.
Hospitality Management
A four-year program leading to the bachelor of science degree
Credits Major Courses | ||
| COHM2010 | Technology in the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| COHM4050 | Strategy and Improvement in the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| FSM2033 | Food Service in Hospitality and Tourism | 3 |
| HOSP1001 | Orientation to the Hospitality Industry | 3 |
| HOSP1015 | Managing the Hotel Guest Experience | 3 |
| HOSP2011 | Hospitality Sales and Meeting Management | 3 |
| or EVNT2020 | The Business of Event Management | |
| HOSP2040 | Human Resources Management in Service Organizations | 3 |
| HOSP3053 | Hospitality Strategic Marketing | 3 |
| TRVL2010 | Dynamics of Tourism and Sustainability | 3 |
| Major Electives/Specialization | ||
| Choose 21 credits from the following courses (at least one course at the 4000 level and two courses at 3000 level or higher) or a specialization listed below† and 6 credits of major electives: | 21 | |
| The Business of Event Management | ||
or HOSP2011 | Hospitality Sales and Meeting Management | |
| Beverage Appreciation | ||
| Food Service Operations | ||
| Front of the House Operations Management | ||
| Catering: Sales and Operations Management | ||
| Advanced Food Service Operations Management | ||
| Beverage Operations Management | ||
| The Gaming Industry | ||
| Exploring the Private Club Industry | ||
| Sustainable Hotel Support Operations | ||
| Revenue Management | ||
| International Hotel Operations, Development and Management | ||
| Resort, Vacation Ownership and Spa Management | ||
| Hotel Asset Management | ||
| Hospitality Operations Analysis | ||
| Negotiations and Agreements in Hospitality, Sports, Entertainment and Event Management | ||
| Food Culture and Tourism | ||
| World Geography for Tourism and Hospitality | ||
| International Policies of Tourism | ||
| Tour Management Operations | ||
| Tourism Economics | ||
| Destination Management Organization | ||
| Applied/Experiential Learning | ||
| Choose 6 credits from the following: | 6 | |
| College of Hospitality Management Internship Ic | ||
| Directed Experiential Education D | ||
Study Abroad Sa | ||
| Related Professional Studies | ||
| ACCT2150 | Accounting for Hospitality Service Organizations | 3 |
| ACCT3150 | Financial Management for Hospitality Service Organizations | 3 |
| LAW2005 | Hospitality Law | 3 |
| University Core Curriculum | ||
| Communicating | 9 | |
| Rhetoric & Composition I | ||
| Rhetoric & Composition II | ||
| Communication Skills | ||
| Connecting | 6 | |
Two courses with the Connecting attribute (ECNG), one at the 2000 level, one at the 4000 level | ||
| Experiencing | 6 | |
| Ethics: A Global Perspective | ||
Additional course with the Experiencing attribute (EEXP) in a different discipline | ||
| Measuring | 6 | |
| A Survey of College Mathematics (or higher, based on student's placement) | ||
| Statistics I | ||
| Exploring | 3 | |
One course with the Exploring attribute (EEPL) | ||
| Interacting | 6 | |
| Foundations of Leadership Studies | ||
Additional course with the Interacting attribute (EINT) in a different discipline | ||
| A&S Electives | 6 | |
| Macroeconomics | ||
Additional course with the Arts & Sciences elective attribute (EASC) | ||
| Graduate Courses * | ||
| HSC5020 | Foundations of Public Health | 3 |
| HSC5080 | Health and Healthcare ** | 3 |
| HSC5120 | Health Trends | 3 |
| HSC5150 | Chronic Disease Prevention and Control | 3 |
| HSC5220 | Insights into Vulnerable Populations | 3 |
| Total Credits | 120.0 | |
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Students use 15 credits from free electives for graduate-level courses in the Public Health M.P.H. during their fourth year.
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Course may only be available online. Students should consult with their academic advisor regarding course availability and for planning purposes.
Credits †Food and Beverage Specialization | 15 | |
| Beverage Appreciation | ||
| Food Service Operations | ||
| Front of the House Operations Management | ||
| Advanced Food Service Operations Management | ||
or FSM4081 | Advanced Food & Beverage Operations and Planning | |
| Beverage Operations Management | ||
Credits †Hotel and Resorts Specialization | 15 | |
| Sustainable Hotel Support Operations | ||
| Revenue Management | ||
| International Hotel Operations, Development and Management | ||
or HOSP3087 | International Hotel Development | |
| Resort, Vacation Ownership and Spa Management | ||
| Hotel Asset Management | ||
Credits †Sustainable Tourism Specialization | 15 | |
| Food Culture and Tourism | ||
| World Geography for Tourism and Hospitality | ||
| International Policies of Tourism | ||
| Tour Management Operations | ||
| Destination Management Organization | ||
IcTypically, internships require a minimum of six credits. Students interested in a 9 or 12-credit internship can apply additional experiential learning and free elective credits, if available. Students are strongly encouraged to contact a faculty advisor before scheduling internship and free elective credits.
D Directed Experiential Education (DEE) opportunities are based on project availability with community partners and student eligibility. For more information, visit Experiential Education & Career Services (EE&CS).
SaTo be eligible to count toward Applied/Experiential Learning, a Study Abroad offering must meet certain requirements. Contact JWU Global to discuss eligible Study Abroad options for this degree program.
Public Health
Master of Public Health (MPH)
Credits Core Courses | ||
| HSC5020 | Foundations of Public Health † | 3 |
| HSC5080 | Health and Healthcare †‡ | 3 |
| HSC5100 | Healthy Planet | 3 |
| HSC5120 | Health Trends † | 3 |
| HSC5150 | Chronic Disease Prevention and Control † | 3 |
| HSC5180 | Discrimination and Health | 3 |
| HSC5220 | Insights into Vulnerable Populations † | 3 |
| HSC5260 | Advocating for Healthier Diets ‡ | 3 |
| HSC5290 | Combatting Infectious Disease | 3 |
| HSC5320 | Cultural Competency to Improve Health | 3 |
| HSC5350 | Diversity, Equity and Inclusion ‡ | 3 |
| HSC5380 | Policy of Addiction | 3 |
| HSC5420 | Community Organizing | 3 |
| HSC6120 | Improving Community Health | 3 |
| HSC6920 | Public Health Capstone | 3 |
| Total Credits | 45.0 | |
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These graduate courses fulfill the bachelor of science requirements in the fourth year. Please note: The bachelor of science is not awarded until all graduate-level courses applying to the undergraduate degree have been successfully completed.
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Courses may only be available online. Students should consult with their academic advisor regarding course availability and for planning purposes.
Note: Students must pass MATH0010 Pre-Algebra or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in required math courses.
Note: Students must pass ENG0001 Writing Workshop or have equivalent placement scores to enroll in ILS 2000-level courses.
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